Imafloat BSN, RN

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    Methadone and NAS- from a mom's perspective

    Imafloat replied to MamaAndDoula's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for posting your experience. Your case is different from the norm. I am one who doesn't rush to judge, you never know what people have been through and I am blessed that I chose the paths I...
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    Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    Imafloat replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the day, or week, or where I am in the burnout cycle. I think that no matter what profession we all would have chosen, we would still be ourselves, and we would still feel...
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    If you speak your mind will you get a bad assignment? Come on..come clean!

    Imafloat replied to Airbrushguy's topic in General Nursing

    Airbrushguy, I see what you're saying, and you are correct the system is broken. You bring up some great points. I feel that you are a bit harsh in the way you get your point across, not sure if it...
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    Inappripriate things you've seen a CNA do?

    Imafloat replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I haven't read the entire thread. I read the first post and typed my response. Not sure I want to read the entire thread after reading this
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    Inappripriate things you've seen a CNA do?

    Imafloat replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a nursing student on my geriatric rotation I saw something I will never forget. I reported it to my instructor. A resident was taking about 80% of her regular diet. They were serving her...
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    Frustrated post NICU RN

    Imafloat replied to swimmomof2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe your experience is what is hindering you. I know that in my unit they would hire a new grad over someone with your experience. In the past, when they hire someone with a lot of experience they...
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    Low Census

    Imafloat replied to NicuRN73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We were extra slow from Feb-June. We have been busier lately, but not the type of busy we used to be a couple of years ago. We used to be at full capacity much of the time, our new 'busy' is about...
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    Imafloat replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got it a couple weeks ago, my arm hurt that day and I had a headache for a couple of days
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    Help understanding monitors and apnea?

    Imafloat replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Treat the patient and not the alarm. If you can see the baby isn't breathing, stimulate
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    Have you experienced bias from being a left-handed Nurse?

    Imafloat replied to Hopetoheal's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the NICU, when I am getting labs or a blood gas on a baby, I have to go to the other side of the bed to get my gas/labs, because I couldn't get a good angle. I have learned how to change...
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    News too good to keep to myself...

    Imafloat replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    congratulations!
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    nurse hydration

    Imafloat replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have an area right outside the unit we can keep drinks
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    need vent tips - mainly for flipping / suctioning

    Imafloat replied to asdjkl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Until you are completely comfortable, call respiratory over to help you reposition baby. It is their job and you don't want to deal with an accidental extubation. I usually disconnect the vent from...
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    How low do you let your hemoglobins go before transfusing?

    Imafloat replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How do the patients get any rest with kids alarming 120 times a night? There is no
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    Most Useful Non-Nursing Course(s)

    Imafloat replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    Developmental Psychology, I use that all the time at
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    Funny Names

    Imafloat replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've noticed a trend toward da' names. Da'Finest, Da'Baddest,
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    Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    Imafloat replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in an open unit. The parents are told on admission that they aren't allowed at other patients bedsides and we aren't allowed to talk about other patients. Sometimes parents will ask how big...
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    You Know You Really Have To Pee When......

    Imafloat replied to Nursing Assistant's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've noticed that I have to pee at work but I can hold it. The minute I step in the door at home I practically have pee running down my
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    The best nursing job ever!!

    Imafloat replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    I am still in my first nursing job, as a NICU nurse. I love the babies and their families. I love that everything I do at work matters. I love that my population is vulnerable. I am detail...
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    bad??

    Imafloat replied to hydez1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think it's bad at all. Good
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    Imafloat replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a mom withdraw care on her sweet precious 3 month old. I went to the conference and held moms hand while the decision was made, I helped mom give her baby a bath, dress him up, take his...
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    Bumper stickers you'd like to see...

    Imafloat replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Be nice to nurses, they keep doctors from killing you. I saw one, the ladies hub must have been a cop, firefighter, or EMT. It said My husband's work number is
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    Can't even spike a bag!!

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

    I've been in the NICU for almost 3 years and I am terrible at starting IVs. Every nurse isn't going to master every skill and when you focus on your mistakes you are making yourself more nervous....
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    Just graduated. Waitin to be approved for the Nclex-RN...HELP!!!

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

    I took my NCLEX a couple weeks after graduation, I wanted it out of the way. I used Saunders for practice, but the Kaplan strategies book was my life saver. I read the Kaplan book twice and...
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    Not loving my career choice today

    Imafloat replied to willcare4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, I want to tell you I am sorry that you are feeling this way. I am offering a few practical solutions, and I don't want you to think I am being critical. Five weeks isn't a very long...