NICUmiiki DNP, NP

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    IVP admin rates?

    NICUmiiki replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Look them up in the IV drug book. The unit should have one. Look up each IVP med. It's important to know dilution, compatibility, and admin
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    NICUmiiki replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    We have a shower in our ER, but the only time people use it is because of big contaminations. No one uses it after a shift.. We just high tail it out of
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    Scenario

    NICUmiiki replied to s.leblanc2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What do YOU think will happen? There are some very, very knowledgable nurses on here, but they won't help you until you tell them your line of thought. Then, they will point you in the right...
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    Has anyone mistaken you for a punching bag at work?

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

    I work in the ER. The better question is "Has anyone NOT mistaken me for a punching
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    post operative care of cardiac patient

    NICUmiiki replied to fitore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What's an
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    IV starts in nursing schools

    NICUmiiki replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a 2.5 year BSN program and we learn to start IVs in the first semester with all the other skills. We are not allowed to practice on each other for anything
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    Whats in your clinical bag???

    NICUmiiki replied to missycrowell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in my 4th semester now. I usually don't bring a bag with me. I carry in my pockets: my phone (drug app, IV compatibility app), my stethoscope, my penlight attached to my badge, multicolor pen, dry...
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    NICU time count towards flight

    NICUmiiki replied to young33's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    The hospital I do clinical at has MICU (medical), SICU (surgical), Neuro ICU, TNCU (trauma), CVICU (cardiovascular), and a PICU (pediatric) in the children's hospital. The children's hospital has it's...
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    NICU time count towards flight

    NICUmiiki replied to young33's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I'm not sure what MICU means when you are talking about transport, but I think the previous poster meant medical intensive care unit. It's a type of ICU in a hospital. You will need hospital ICU...
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    Nursing home as a new grad

    NICUmiiki replied to mathia2171's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would try to shadow without any managers around and see what it's really
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    Failing the Nclex-RN, again and again.

    NICUmiiki replied to YPnurse71's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you thought about enrolling in an RN refresher
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    Implementing a new policy without informing students?

    NICUmiiki replied to love.live.laugh's topic in General Students

    If it's in the handbook, they did inform you. It's your responsibility to read it. Understandably, it's upsetting to find out a rule like this at the last minute. They are allowed to do whatever they...
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    Help me bring this into the public!

    NICUmiiki replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's the Allnurses app for mobile
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    what is the 1st step to obtain license in hawaii

    NICUmiiki replied to bubbles__'s topic in General Nursing

    What state did you originally apply to be licensed
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    You can add your credentials to your username

    NICUmiiki replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    What about app support for this
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    How full is your NICU usually?

    NICUmiiki replied to adpiRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The unit I'm trying to get on has 72 beds and is usually packed. They are working on an 18 bed addition. It's a Level 3 with its own neonatal operating room/PACU in it. I have a feeling they are...
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    Acute Pain problem statement

    NICUmiiki replied to kristimarieSC's topic in General Students

    What is causing the
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    So I have a few questions about my GPA.

    NICUmiiki replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Students

    Why does she know your grades in the first place? If she isn't going to be supportive, just tell her you have
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    How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    NICUmiiki replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    I've never been a true CNA, I've always been a nurse tech. I think it aligns me better with the nurses, and it is fully expected that I get to watch/assist with interesting
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    What color are your scrubs?

    NICUmiiki replied to Iliauna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    One hospital wears royal or white, no mixing. One wears galaxy blue and white, mixing allowed. Another, nurses must wear eggplant, brown, or black pants with either solid or print top that matches the...
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    I hate scrubs. Any have elastic?

    NICUmiiki replied to SoaringOwl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you tried the Barco brands, like Gray's Anatomy or ICU? They are very soft and stretchy. And if you hang them up, the wrinkles just fall out of them. I agree, Landau can be very stiff. My school...
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    Interviewing Timeline - Multiple Interviews

    NICUmiiki replied to NicuRN628's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Accept other offers until you hear from the first, but put off orientation for a couple of weeks. That way if you get the first job, you'll be able to decline the other jobs without costing them any...
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    clinical instructor problem or is it me?

    NICUmiiki replied to studentnurse162484's topic in General Students

    I don't know if it would be acceptable where you are, but we tape the empty vial to the syringe. That way, it is labeled, and we are able to scan the med in the room in one fairly simple and quick...
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    How can I prepare for NICU while in nursing school?

    NICUmiiki replied to frequentFLyER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Look for Nurse Tech jobs in the NICU. I have an interview for one this
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    student shortcuts

    NICUmiiki replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I'm currently researching that. I frequently sleep with notes on top of me, but I haven't made much progress