NICUmiiki DNP, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

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    What 3 routine checks are required of a nasogastric tube when it is already in a patient?

    NICUmiiki replied to karenbee8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Auscultating an NG tube is NOT evidence-based practice, so don't pick that one. IRL, you will see people still do
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    Science classes required for the TEAS Exam?

    NICUmiiki replied to opalbee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the TEAS V several years ago, so the new version may be different. I learned everything on that test with the exception of the A&P section in high school. And I went to high school in a...
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    Unsure on how to proceed into becoming a nurse

    NICUmiiki replied to Lex0117's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Start slow while working full-time. People make it through nursing school working full-time (myself included), but it usually involves having a very flexible
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    confused undergrad student

    NICUmiiki replied to jojo97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just to point out... Once you complete a bachelor's degree, you won't be eligible for federal student aid for any additional undergraduate coursework. If you plan on attending an ASN or BSN program...
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    Shift covered, not covered

    NICUmiiki replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are getting screwed, but it doesn't look like you have the policy to back you up. In my unit, once the swap form is signed and submitted, it is
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    How to apply before being licensed?

    NICUmiiki replied to MamaBeaRN's topic in General Students

    One hospital in my area asked that screening question. HR specifically told us to mark yes, so we wouldn't be automatically denied by the system. Call the HR of the hospital and ask them how they want...
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    Not submitting all the schools I've attended in my applications?

    NICUmiiki replied to OllieRugby's topic in General Students

    If they find out later... say, when you apply for financial aid...Or perhaps they participate in the national student clearing house... They could kick you out or revoke your degree if you manage to...
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    Why is it that I come early and I still finish last, and am the slowest at handles :( (nic

    NICUmiiki replied to tmjwe3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    8 shifts? That's slightly more than 2 weeks... Lord, my orientation was almost 5 months and I still felt like I only skimmed the basics. You'll get faster with skills. They are all new to you. 4...
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    Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

    NICUmiiki replied to Cxrleen's topic in General Students

    Nope. No artifical nails. NICU nurse here. Either you want to provide safe care to those babies without risking transfering some germ to them and their immature immune system or you
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    How many hours did you honesty spend studying in nursing school?

    NICUmiiki replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Students

    Probably less time than I spent in class plus a little cramming right before the
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    Nursing School Curriculum Doesn't Offer Maternal-Newborn class

    NICUmiiki replied to Mwrn2021's topic in General Students

    It will be included in Care of Children and
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    When Your LPNs & PCAs Take Over

    NICUmiiki replied to nursingforlife24's topic in General Nursing

    My manager rules with an iron fist because she knows winter is coming.
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    Am I in over my head?

    NICUmiiki replied to TroyM's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Many NP schools will consider your last 60 hours if its better than your cumulative GPA. It shows that despite a low cumulative, you improved along your education journey. Look for a good BSN program,...
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    Calling patients by "pet" names.

    NICUmiiki replied to dbabz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I called a patient potato all weekend. Just keeping y'all
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    I need help identifying why my patient's lab values are abnormal!

    NICUmiiki replied to tmusicc's topic in General Students

    Creatinine of 0.7 is normal in my facility, but if it still concerns you, you can look up what decreased levels could be caused by. They probably make sense given the patients condition. The phenytoin...
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    Just curious

    NICUmiiki replied to WorldNurseInProgress's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse; 1-2 years of training at a technical or community college. LPNs usually work in the clinic, nursing home, and home health settings, although there are some who work in...
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    Are you currently attending or graduated from a trade school?What was your experience like

    NICUmiiki replied to lovenurses2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's not how I interpreted the post. I think elkpark meant that the trade school was a waste. Not paying for veterans' education. The VA (or whoever administers the GI Bill funds) should have to...
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    Who enters orders in the hospitals you're at?

    NICUmiiki replied to PnwRN84's topic in General Students

    I marked physicians only, but I meant all
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    Should I keep my Chemistry book??

    NICUmiiki replied to 7237dallas's topic in General Students

    Sell it. You'll never look at it again unless it's for
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    Calling patients by "pet" names.

    NICUmiiki replied to dbabz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I call my patients all kinds of pet names like stinky butt, fussy pants, peanut, pumpkin, etc. They NEVER
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    I'm a procrastinator... Help?

    NICUmiiki replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    "bad time management in homework does not translate to bad time management in clinical/patient care." yes, yes, yes I'm not a procrastinator on the unit... But I have a test tomorrow and look what...
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    NICU Cribs/Beds

    NICUmiiki replied to nickirnak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You keep the rails down? Can you elaborate a little further? I can just imagining one our bigger babies wiggling his or her self right onto the floor. I've had babies turn sideways in the bed with...
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    ADC 605 vs Littmann class II infant

    NICUmiiki replied to KDMG05's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Even if the unit you go to doesn't have dedicated stethoscopes (mine does like the other posters), your pediatric diaphragm will work just fine for a rotation. It won't stop you from hearing anything...
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    Nursery/NICU linen changes

    NICUmiiki replied to first123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had an 18 lb. primary recently.... I started log rolling that baby like an
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    I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    NICUmiiki replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students

    I really never liked clinicals. Working as an RN has been soooooo much better otherwise I'd have quite and done something else by