NICUmiiki DNP, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

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    Slow flow nipple?

    NICUmiiki replied to RNLAC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Right!! Way too loud in a
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    NICU Parent ID and Access

    NICUmiiki replied to NICUnurseHannah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a front desk (outside of the unit). There is a tech there at all times. They must be relieved by another tech for breaks. Parents must show ID every entrance whether we know them or
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    HELP WITH STATS PROJECT (poll)-please.

    NICUmiiki replied to emmanna1001's topic in General Students

    Like 20-30oz
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    Almost graduating and feeling defeated

    NICUmiiki replied to AKnurse2b18's topic in General Nursing

    This post is slightly amusing to me... only because you don't see what's happening. I know it's not funny to you and I'm not mocking you. You're a senior about to graduate from nursing school....
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    Hey Rn's,,do you ever wish you had done physical therapy instead?

    NICUmiiki replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    I work closely with the physical therapists and occupational therapists (they function the same in our NICU). While I respect them and enjoy working with them, I've never wanted to be one. Edit: Way...
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    Are B's good grades in nursing school?

    NICUmiiki replied to ananana123's topic in General Students

    Bs are fine. Grad schools will accept much lower than a 3.5, even the good ones, especially with a good GRE. My cum GPA is lower than 3.0. (But my nursing coursework and last 60 are Ok). I have a very...
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    Baby in last semester of NP school

    NICUmiiki replied to longct21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes you can. You have support from your daily and I'm assuming your school. You have a plan. I'd just say have a contingency plan if things go sideways (bed rest/preterm delivery). Otherwise, keep...
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    Neonatal Nursing Degree

    NICUmiiki replied to Jay023's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It seems that NNPs generally have jobs. Especially if you are willing to move. That's something to think about and decide on BEFORE pursuing it. NANN does biannaul workforce studies and according to...
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    36 weeker in isolette

    NICUmiiki replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bili blankets are awesome for these kids since you can keep them wrapped. But I'd choose a warmer over an isolette. I've never had a problem with the warmer melting the phototherapy light. We put ours...
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    Can a healthy newborn go 24 hours without a feeding?

    NICUmiiki replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Women don't start making milk until at least the 2nd day. If you follow the natural progression of things, a baby will only get the tiniest amounts of colostrum the first day or two. Evidence -->...
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    Did you contract anything from a patient?

    NICUmiiki replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in the ER, I caught a cold from a sick little girl I held and played with. It was worth
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    Confused

    NICUmiiki replied to whitescrubsaremyfave's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my experience at several different schools, non-nursing coursework either is not considered or only accounts for a tiny portion of the admission decision. You'll be fine as long as you keep your...
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    Bedside medication summaries

    NICUmiiki replied to CaliforniaPoppy's topic in General Students

    IDK if what you are looking for exists. I may present the same med differently depending on the patient and what the med is given for. I may give phenobarbitol to three different babies. The first is...
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    BA in Social Work to nursing?

    NICUmiiki replied to Rowan318's topic in General Nursing

    It will be pretty much the same as most other nursing students with better writing skills perhaps. Most are able to work a part-time job unless you enroll in an accelerated program where work at all...
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    APRN Required To Have First Assist

    NICUmiiki replied to ggoodman's topic in Advanced Practice

    My state BON issued an opinion that NPs must have an FA cert to function in that role since NP education doesn't cover that. It also seems that they are starting to crack down (and not approving...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    NICUmiiki replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Mandatory overtime has not happened in the 2.5 years I've worked in my unit. Other nurses have recounted when they were required to schedule a full 40 hours (3-12s and an extra 4-hour shift). Our unit...
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    Question about medication return to pyxis

    NICUmiiki replied to jcm2696's topic in General Students

    I would have started the return, placed the medication back, but then clicked cancel so the Pyxis thought that I removed the correct dose. We could give medications by ourselves after checking them...
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    Extravasation in neonates

    NICUmiiki replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my unit: the physician or NNP decides whether hyaluronidase is warranted. The RN administers
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    Seeking insight on Elsevier Evolve Adaptive Quizzing

    NICUmiiki replied to aesstiles77's topic in General Students

    I would instead get the NCLEX review adaptive quizzing. It's good for 3 years and covers med/surg and the other subjects. I loved it, and passing level 2 is about where you want to
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    What's it like in maternity clinicals?

    NICUmiiki replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Students

    I remember it being
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    Want to do FNP online without GRE

    NICUmiiki replied to celeenaks's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Why? Did you take the GRE and make a bad score? You are severely limiting your options. It would be easier to study and make an average score (most NP schools don't need a great score) then to try to...
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    Graduate school?

    NICUmiiki replied to kcollins45's topic in General Nursing

    I started after 2 years. Believe me, it flys by. Plus, I needed that time to decompress from nursing school, and I feel so much better prepared now than if I jumped immediately back into
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    Mandations for CNA

    NICUmiiki replied to nomadi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You being a student has nothing to do with your employment. It is YOUR (and only your) responsibility to make sure you are practicing safely. Unless you have a contract with your employer that states...
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    School and DUI arrest

    NICUmiiki replied to Ackieloo's topic in General Students

    In my state (who checks students and gives permission before entering nursing school), they'd probably give you a license. But you'd have restrictions on it, and you'd be in the recovery nurses...
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    When do nursing programs do drug tests?

    NICUmiiki replied to helloego's topic in General Students

    You should probably stop using drugs now. Just to be