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  1. query about DS-230

    Sweden replied to zinn's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for the extremely fast response to my question, where else can you get an answer within 5 minutes! The agency is sending me all the papers this week since I´m the one paying the visa fee....

  2. query about DS-230

    Sweden replied to zinn's topic in International Nursing

    My agency called me yesterday to say that my I-140 (PD Jan 8th 2007) was approved and that NVC has issued a visa bill for me. I thought I was stuck after the I-140, and that they wouldn´t issue a...

  3. Do you give breastmilk/formula/glucose to vented patients?

    Sweden replied to Sweden's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don´t nipple the baby, that would not give me the control I need to make sure the baby doesn´t take more than it can handle. I give a little with a syringe when he/she is sucking on the...

  4. Do you give breastmilk/formula/glucose to vented patients?

    Sweden replied to Sweden's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Áll intubations are done orally at my unit, but I don´t see why that would be an issue (I mean compared to nasal intubation). They are never cuffed! I have to remind everyone that I´m talking about...

  5. Do you give breastmilk/formula/glucose to vented patients?

    Sweden replied to Sweden's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, I do mean PO. I´m not talking about lots of food, simply a few drops each feeding. A bigger/older vented patient (alert and awake!) could get more as long as I see that the baby swallows without...

  6. To Filter or Not to Filter

    Sweden replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our lipids are mixed in the TPN and we don´t use a filter. The only thing we filter here are blood products.

  7. Incident reports: Who uses, completes and where do they go???

    Sweden replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Incident reports are a important part of improving the quality of care and I have written more than I can remember.... At my hospital a group of nurses, lvn and doctors at each unit have undergone...

  8. Do you call your physicians by their first name?

    Sweden replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi It´s a cultural thing, here in Sweden most people call a person by his/hers first name. I can´t think of anyone I would call sir or by the last name (possibly the royal family?!). Officials,...

  9. Scandinavian Nurses

    Sweden replied to FinNurse's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi No I haven´t worked in california yet, but hopefully it won´t be too long now since retrogression seems to be lifted as of next month..... I have my original lisence from new york and endorsed to...

  10. Scandinavian Nurses

    Sweden replied to FinNurse's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi It´s nice to see there are other Scandinavian nurses here on allnurses! This forum is fantastic and can answer just about any question you might have. I know it has for me..... My name is Anna and...

  11. Banning Crocs due to Static Electricity

    Sweden replied to nurse-to-be1000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi It all started in Norway when a neonatal ward had an accident with a baby and a bililight (the baby was not hurt). They blamed the shoes and banned staff from wearing them while an investigation is...

  12. Nursing in Sweden

    Sweden replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration Advice

  13. Nursing in Sweden

    Sweden replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi I´m a nurse from Sweden and I would be happy to answer any questions you have about nursing here. Since you are educated outside eu/ees you are going to find it difficult to get a Swedish lisence....

  14. Feedings while on Indocin???

    Sweden replied to nursechick182's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We never stop feedings because of indocin. And more important, I don´t think if I have ever seen a perforation thought to be related to indocin and food. But then again, I think we give food earlier...

  15. nurses and fake nails

    Sweden replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Not complying with rules are ground for termination of employment at our hospital and I actually think it´s right! This is for your and the patient´s sake..... Like I said before visitors and...

  16. nurses and fake nails

    Sweden replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    How can the hospital/unit say rings are not allowed and still be ok with wedding bands? Bacteria/germs don´t know the difference between rings! If you have seen a culture (sorry, not sure about the...

  17. nurses and fake nails

    Sweden replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    One issue with clear (or colored) nail polish lies in that it harbors a lot of germs in tiny cracks (not noticeable to the eye) which are not that easy to wash off. Rings, watches also hide bacteria...

  18. companies that manufacture neonatal products!

    Sweden replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    www.kamcaredesign.se Ecological products for kangaroo-mother-care and premature babies. Website is in swedish only, but english is on the

  19. Global learning

    Sweden replied to Luv2Nurs's topic in International Nursing

    Hi I would be happy to help if you would like to hear more about nursing in Sweden and Scandinavia. PM with questions if you are interested.

  20. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    Sweden replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, we don´t. If a baby has problems during feeds (cupfeedings) we simply stop and give them some time before trying again. Cupfeeding is the preferred method but not the only one!

  21. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    Sweden replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No we don´t thicken the food. All preterm babies are on breastmilk, either mums own or donated. With the correct tecnique the milk should/will not flow faster than the baby wants it to. I have never...

  22. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    Sweden replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my hospital we are not allowed to use bottle feeding (BabyFriendly Hospital). That includes babies in the neonatal unit. Cupfeeding/breastfeeding and gavage are the only one´s allowed (unless mum...

  23. Do some CA hospitals require a CGFNS certificate?

    Sweden replied to BonesGilmore's topic in California Nursing

    No, they don´t want you to have the CGFNS certificate. The important one to have is a passing score on NCLEX. Taking CGFNS is a waste of time and money if the BON doesn´t require it (CA BON does...

  24. million dollar babies

    Sweden replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In sweden parents don´t pay for anything during the childs hospital time! Our taxes are high (about 35% on a normal nurse income) but we also get a lot back....... I´m coming to california to work...

  25. Calling all UK nurses going to US

    Sweden replied to letina's topic in United Kingdom