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  1. Vulnerable Child Syndrome

    NoCrumping replied to LilPeanut's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry, no favorite resources, but an anecdote. I did private duty for this child. She actually was a vulnerable child,to some extent, but her twin, was not. They were 28 wk triplets, one had...

  2. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    NoCrumping replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ok, agreed. So what did you not agree with, besides new grad is more likely to miss

  3. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    NoCrumping replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm sorry if you take this personally, but in my experience, I have caught many mistakes by "senior"

  4. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    NoCrumping replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    \I wasnt responding to you, "jessie74".I was referreing to the "trickle down

  5. Is your NICU a Pit or a Palace?

    NoCrumping replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HI Noelle. First, NO, NICU's are NOT all the same..... hence this thread... "pit" or palace" lol . Some are more on the up and up with developmental care, parental involvement, etc. And pt ratios...

  6. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    NoCrumping replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just another example how nurses are generally disrespected, no matter how many years of experience they have,

  7. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    NoCrumping replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am sorry, but I think thats rediculous. A new grad will totally miss a problem? I have seen many burned out seasoned nurses make some real bad boo-boos. And besides, I went to an ICU right from...

  8. Is your NICU a Pit or a Palace?

    NoCrumping replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HI Noelle, I have worked in 2 NICU's, and , actually, the "palace" I described in my post, was not in NY at all.... I did work in a true "pit" on LI. Do you need to stay in the city? Let me know, I...

  9. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    NoCrumping replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree, and I was taught that as well, 4 yrs ago. But, I always wonder, WHY? It's not like we are going to take their job or anything, there's not enough nurses to go around. What are they afraid...

  10. Family visitation in ICU

    NoCrumping replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    It also comes down to this: Administration thinks that , if a person has a choice in which hospital they receive care in, and that same person had dear old aunt Hilda, cousin Herb, Granny/Gramps in...

  11. Family visitation in ICU

    NoCrumping replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    It also comes down to this: Administration thinks that , if a person has a choice in which hospital they receive care in, and that same person had dear old aunt Hilda, cousin Herb, Granny/Gramps in...

  12. Family visitation in ICU

    NoCrumping replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    "5 ICU patients"....... thats an oxymoron..........:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Been there, bought the

  13. Family visitation in ICU

    NoCrumping replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    "5 ICU patients"....... thats an oxymoron..........:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Been there, bought the

  14. Family visitation in ICU

    NoCrumping replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful!!! Ya know what? The whole thing boils down to this: The role of the RN stinks.We are trained from the very beginning to "treat the family as your patient" blah blah blah... I personally...

  15. Family visitation in ICU

    NoCrumping replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    Beautiful!!! Ya know what? The whole thing boils down to this: The role of the RN stinks.We are trained from the very beginning to "treat the family as your patient" blah blah blah... I personally...

  16. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

    NoCrumping replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but I wash, then use it as a back-up. i know it makes no sense, but I feel "cleaner" if I use the gel too.......I even have it in my purse, at home, ya know, the nice smelling ones from bath and...

  17. ER the T.V. Show

    NoCrumping replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, I lost count of how many times I saved a residents

  18. Is your NICU a Pit or a Palace?

    NoCrumping replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Palace, 55 bed unit. Split up into 2 rooms, one room, the "NICU", has 4 "bays".. all the vented , cpap babies are here, and any baby not vented with an IV. The "feeder grower" room is next door,...

  19. Breastfeeding questions

    NoCrumping replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didnt formula feed either of my children. And I didnt use the word "gross" . And much to everyone's dismay, I am educated on and well aware of the research, recommendations and positions of many...

  20. Lab support/blood glucose?

    NoCrumping posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HI all, it's me again. My question is: Do you RN's in level 3's draw all the labs, or do you have full lab support to draw the babies? I ask, because, I worked in one where we did it all, and one...

  21. Breastfeeding questions

    NoCrumping replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    LIlpeanut: I AM NOT IGNORANT.I JUST HAVE MY OWN VIEW ON THE SUBJECT, OR IS THAT NOT ACCECPTABLE TO YOU, SINCE IT IS NOT THE SAME AS YOURS? 'IGNORANT' IMPLIES LACK OF KNOWLEDGE, THAT IS NOT THE CASE...

  22. Breastfeeding questions

    NoCrumping replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

  23. Breastfeeding questions

    NoCrumping replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    TOUCHE', STEPH...... YA GOT ME

  24. Breastfeeding questions

    NoCrumping replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    [ . And it is NORMAL and NATURAL to nurse a child between 2-5 years. It's what we were designed to do as human beings. What is common sense to you, and a lot of other people, is misinformation to...

  25. Question about education...bsn/rn

    NoCrumping replied to Kaseyrn2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Actually, most people I know/ work with dont have a BSN, but have a nursing degree, with a BS say, in biology.... like yourself..and that is usually enough.. just the fact that you have a bachelors....