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...
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    ET Tube suction.

    RainDreamer replied to Sun*shine's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ask for help if you don't feel comfortable. I agree with another poster that said ask for help, but YOU do the do the suctioning ..... the other person will be there for assistance and answering any...
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    Please help with Delee suctioning :(

    RainDreamer replied to babyswaddler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We don't routinely delee suction. And when it's necessary, the NNP or neo usually does it. You're right in asking for someone else to do it if you don't feel comfortable. It's more than "you just...
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    I want to be a CRNA so what!!!

    RainDreamer replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it's your dream, make it happen! Don't let others discourage you, they don't matter. Good luck to you, I wish you all the
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    NICU monitor event review

    RainDreamer replied to HeartNIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, we have nothing like that in place. I just don't see the advantage of something like this? How do you know if these events were even real if they weren't witnessed? And also, what were the...
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    Hepatitis shots given to micropreemies

    RainDreamer replied to Julie, OT's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What Jolie said. If they're not exposed we wait until they are 2 kg before giving them the Hep B vaccine, if parents consent. If they are under 2 kg at discharge, they get it in the peds
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    is it considered abandonment if no call no show?

    RainDreamer replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    A no call/no show was automatic termination at the grocery store I worked at in high school. If they don't have the courtesy to call in, because they're fed up with the way they're treated, then they...
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    Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program

    RainDreamer replied to Seank's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I guess I was just a super lucky "no one"
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    Fictional vital sign charting

    RainDreamer replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad all my kiddos are on monitors that interface with the computer charting. Relying on someone else, that could potentially "fake" vitals, is a control that I don't think I could give up....
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    Moving

    RainDreamer replied to flyfarfaraway's topic in General Nursing

    The NCLEX is recognized in all states, the states that aren't part of the compact states require additional qualifications (i.e. CEUs) for licensure in that state; so the NCLEX is good in every state....
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    Fictional vital sign charting

    RainDreamer replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    That's good practice, but you should also take the patient's vitals
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    Tough day as a temp worker interacting with nurses

    RainDreamer replied to wannabeone2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think if you were to look at each of these rude/impatient nurses personally, even outside of work, you would find an unhappy, impatient, and rude PERSON. I doubt they're a happy person and a joy to...
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    Moving

    RainDreamer replied to flyfarfaraway's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school in TX and then immediately moved back to AZ, where I took the NCLEX. I had no problems at all. Good
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    NELRP 2011

    RainDreamer replied to nurse79's topic in General Students

    Not that I recall. Everything was pretty much sent in and taken care of with the initial application. The only thing I had to do after that was have an employment verification form filled out, every...
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    NELRP 2011

    RainDreamer replied to nurse79's topic in General Students

    What banking information are you guys talking about? You mean the bank account information (i.e. routing number, account number, etc) to deposit the money into? If that's what you mean, then that...
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    NELRP 2011

    RainDreamer replied to nurse79's topic in General Students

    Yep! We were told we'd be notified in October, but I got my award letter in September, much to my surprise. I never got a single thing via email from
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    NELRP 2011

    RainDreamer replied to nurse79's topic in General Students

    They didn't do emails the year I received my award, either. The only notification I got was the award letter and I didn't receive that until