Imafloat BSN, RN

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    Do you leave your med/flush tubing up?

    Imafloat replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone use a Saf-T-Care system for IV meds? We use it with a small bag of normal saline. We change these out every 3
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    The Best Hospitals List

    Imafloat replied to DanFNP's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital isn't on the list, but I can't imagine working anywhere else. One of the 'award winning hospitals' can't do pediatric surgery, they send us their neonates that need surgery, usually past...
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    HELP! Newbie nurse need your advice!

    Imafloat replied to Dawn_M_74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you are on a very busy, understaffed floor. It sounds like your preceptor doesn't have the time to show you everything she needs to. Six weeks orientation for a new grad is...
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    BP on Pediatric Patient?

    Imafloat replied to blinks14's topic in Pediatric

    I work at a children's hospital. When I float to the floor the kids either have their BPs Q8 hours or Q12
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    PO vs IV formulations

    Imafloat replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think caffeine is the same formulation for po/iv. I know the DOSE is the same. Our PO caffeine is a cloudy liquid, the IV version is a clear
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    Patients

    Imafloat replied to Naya1978's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just do the best for my patient and don't worry about it. I have gotten complimented, but usually I hear about it from someone else, the patients never tell me. There is a girl on our unit who is...
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    Do you leave your med/flush tubing up?

    Imafloat replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OMG, this would drive me insane. Have the powers that be realized how much trauma they are causing these patients by all these IV sticks? Do you ever run out of veins? Those poor babies must be so...
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    Working as a new nurse with less seniority..Help!!!!!!!!!!

    Imafloat replied to Leng27RN,BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In our unit we get called off if the census is low. The charge usually asks who is there if anyone wants to go home. If there are no volunteers, there is a list with everyone's name on it and they...
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    NICU Emotions

    Imafloat replied to barbiejschnapps's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it gets easier. The longer the infants are there, the deeper your bond gets with them. Sometimes I get blue about a bad outcome, but then I realize that this child would have been born and...
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    What kind of lunch box do you have?

    Imafloat replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I use plastic grocery bags. I have seen some gross science lab type stuff in the fridge at work that I don't want to take home with a resusable lunch
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    want to work intermediate care NICU

    Imafloat replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Then they wake up as soon as you put them down, or poop or puke as soon as you pick up another baby to feed. Ah the joys of a feeder assignment. It seems like once you get one done, it is time to...
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    Off Orientation...

    Imafloat replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You will be fine. A 6 month orientation is amazing, I am sure you are far more prepared than you think you
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    New NICU RN here!

    Imafloat replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations!
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    Formula Prep

    Imafloat replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If we open a bottle and use a partial amount it is good for 4 hours at the bedside (as long as the amt left in the original bottle isn't contaminated). When we have continuous feeds of forumla on a...
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    Random rant

    Imafloat replied to anggelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to physically put my body between my patient and an attending surgeon the other day because he wanted to dilate my patients orifice and didn't feel like waiting for a fentanyl order. The...
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    New nurse needs help. Long....sorry!

    Imafloat replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are only in week 2, it's ok, you sound like you are exactly where you should be. How long is your orientation? I can see the frustration with your preceptor, she thinks she is helping you....
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    Looking For Advice from exp. nurses!!!

    Imafloat replied to IrishRN84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that you will find your niche by experience. I didn't know NICU was my niche until I worked there over a year. Just settle in and enjoy your ride. If med-surg isn't your thing, then find...
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    About Your Hours

    Imafloat replied to J_Jackson's topic in General Nursing

    I work 0700-1930 3 days a week and every third weekend. I sometimes pick up an 8 hour shift for extra $. I don't wish I worked more, I wish I could work
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    ego problem??

    Imafloat replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse like this. These people are insecure and they feel better when they point out others mistakes, it takes the focus off of theirs. You can't control how he acts, but you can control...
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    Give advice for new nursing students!!

    Imafloat replied to cherubhipster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :cry:Don't sweat the small stuff, and believe me, there is a lot of small stuff in nursing school and nursing. :argue:Don't argue with instructors over test questions. Trust me, they have heard...
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    job interview at peds office yesterday..need advice

    Imafloat replied to danda22's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I would wait until an offer of employment comes before talking about pay. If you bring it up now, they may pass you by for another interview since there are still other
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    broke my patient's arm!!!

    Imafloat replied to Elektra6's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that this has
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    Does anyone ever feel like..

    Imafloat replied to qt2168's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt the same way. I felt like I had made the costliest mistake of my life. I used to dread reading my work email because I was afraid there was going to be a nasty gram in there about something I...
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    Nursing Misconceptions

    Imafloat replied to allanina03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I run into a lot of people who think that because I am a nurse I can write my ticket to work anywhere I want, any hours I want and that I am rich off of nursing. I am always like HEELLLOOO, there is...
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    Acuity and Ratio

    Imafloat replied to discobunni's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow! Do you get