RainDreamer BSN, RN

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    Texting with Flo

    RainDreamer replied to nikkulele77's topic in General Nursing

    This is
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    RNC-NIC/CCRN

    RainDreamer replied to NICURNPAWV's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for posting this, I'm wondering the same things! Also wondering what made people decide to take this certification? I've been a NICU nurse for 8 yrs and just need a challenge, I guess ........
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    High frequency vents on your unit

    RainDreamer replied to katierobin23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Both. Whatever the kiddo needs at that
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    Sweet-ease

    RainDreamer replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same as NicuGal, we have to get it out of the Pyxis, scan it and sign off with another RN. We use it mainly for lab
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    NICU...Now what?

    RainDreamer replied to Jinx322's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That was wild to go back and read, lol. Not sure if it will help you .... it's pretty wordy, but it was my experience....
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    NICU...Now what?

    RainDreamer replied to Jinx322's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You sound just like me! NICU was the least of my choices, and yet I got stuck with it for my preceptorship. Here I am now though ..... over 8 years of being a NICU nurse! Hmm, I think I wrote a...
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    Thanks to NICU Nurses

    RainDreamer replied to MichiganGoBlue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Awww, that is so nice to hear!! Glad he is doing well. I know the hospitals would love an update and pictures, if you haven't already. And thank you, for being a dedicated and involved parent ........
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    Question for those who do head/body cooling

    RainDreamer replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    36 wks and they have to meet all the other
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    What nipple do you use for thickened formula

    RainDreamer replied to Ethanavery's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't thicken breast milk. With thickened formula we use a fast flow or a crosscut. We also use the VentAire bottles for thickened feedings, as it doesn't take as much work to bring down the...