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  1. Nicu nurse trying to decide between nnp and pnp

    rnkaytee replied to Rncally2007's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I thought briefly about PNP but didn't think my NICU experience really prepared me for it (I'm of the mind that NP students should have several years experience in the field before school; I know...

  2. NICU Parent ID and Access

    rnkaytee replied to NICUnurseHannah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have access badges so parents can let themselves in. We give out 2 at the beginning (not to anyone that may have CPS involvement); any shenanigans and they get them taken away. I was against it...

  3. Covered Up a Narcotic Med Error

    rnkaytee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I read that as "I figured it out before making a 2nd error," but yes, I was unclear on that

  4. NPI number

    rnkaytee replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just used the hospital's address - I will say it took me 3-4 weeks to get it when I applied 1 1/2 years ago - hope yours is

  5. Umbilical Cord Cutting

    rnkaytee replied to Nursenotslave's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can understand why you'd be stressed out but it doesn't sound like there were any ill effects, even if there was some small blood loss (I'm assuming you grabbed the stump quickly?). In memory of...

  6. Need some insight...

    rnkaytee replied to NICURNMB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    1. Do you have access to a PT/OT that can assess his nippling? 2. When I was a bedside RN and needed a response, I would phrase it "I am concerned about x, y, z. Help me understand why you're not...

  7. I feel so stupid in the NICU, will I ever be good enough?

    rnkaytee replied to tmjwe3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First of all - I'm kind of glad you're scared and worried, it lets me know you realize what is at stake! I felt the exact same way - I remember going home one morning just thinking I would never get...

  8. IUGR and SUA at 37 weeks

    rnkaytee replied to silhouettedreams's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Per TOS we can't give any advice -- these are all great questions and I'd encourage you to speak with your OB (maybe they could arrange a NICU consult?) Hope all will be well with your daughter, I'm...

  9. No autonomy or critical thinking as a nicu nurse. What is your unit like?

    rnkaytee replied to SCRUBS.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree, some of the policies are not ones I'm familiar with or have a real rationale for, but the OP did state they had a high infection rate with IV starts/administration. I can't begin to guess...

  10. No autonomy or critical thinking as a nicu nurse. What is your unit like?

    rnkaytee replied to SCRUBS.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A 1-2 cm displacement can cause a preemie to not be ventilated, for a micro-preemie it could be .5 cm. ^^ This -- could it be your unit had a history of unplanned extubations and this 2-person turns...

  11. Recommended NICUs?

    rnkaytee replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked at OHSU in Portland and loved it. A good mix of deliveries and high acuity. You could also cross train into the PICU for more

  12. Skin care in the NICU

    rnkaytee replied to Pajefferson16's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use a combo of all that has been mentioned, but I will usually order time open to air - it helps

  13. How long til you felt comfortable attending high risk deliveries?

    rnkaytee replied to tinybbynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It was 8-12 months for me, now that I'm the NNP and am at the "head of the bed" it's another learning curve. I was lucky that I did have extensive nursing/delivery experience before I became an NNP...

  14. What time do you do vitals at night on mother baby

    rnkaytee replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can you share what are 'meconium vitals'? We do vitals on babies whose mom's were + for

  15. Moved to New York...trouble with online dnp

    rnkaytee replied to LookForward's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I hope others have some words of wisdom - I had to really be careful of the same thing in my state. You can ask if your state would consider accepting your program, but it's somewhat of a long...

  16. Which schools eliminated the MN and only offer DNP?

    rnkaytee replied to kmn1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know Creighton in Omaha transitioned from MN to DNP only last year. Mine was the last MN

  17. Interview for Neonatal NP

    rnkaytee replied to ORRN1228's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Since you asked, I will share my opinion. I had about 15 years of Level III experience (including travel nursing and extensive charge nurse experience) before starting my program. As an NNP, you...

  18. lying about clinical hours

    rnkaytee replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can't teach integrity. Nursing at all levels should be based on ethical behavior in all aspects of practice, and doing the right thing whether you "get caught" or

  19. Creighton DNP

    rnkaytee replied to educatemeplease's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in the PNW so I'm not sure what they have locally - I know they had clinical sites in Arizona and Florida but this was for NICU so I'm not sure what they'd have for FNP. Good luck with your...

  20. Handheld blood analyzers

    rnkaytee replied to kataraang's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use it all the time - I wish they had an option to run a bili! We've had it for about 10 years after it was started in the ER/adult

  21. Creighton DNP

    rnkaytee replied to educatemeplease's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I received my MSN-NNP through Creighton. I already knew where I was going to have my clinical placements, and they do have contacts throughout the country if you need help (although obviously more in...

  22. I'm lost...should I do PNP or FNP??

    rnkaytee replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have a friend who is finishing her FNP - but her background was extensively PICU. For her, she didn't want to limit herself after graduation, but will be taking a job with a population she is...

  23. Interview for Neonatal NP

    rnkaytee replied to ORRN1228's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You may want to try over on the Nurse Practitioners board - it has a few NNPs that comment

  24. School Nurse Appreciation Day?

    rnkaytee posted a topic in School

    Hi All, I volunteered to be in charge of the School Nurse Appreciation day at our elementary school. Any ideas for something school nurses would really need/want? In the past they have done a card...

  25. School Nurse Appreciation Day?

    rnkaytee replied to rnkaytee's topic in School

    I have a budget of $20 but would probably throw something in from myself - thanks for the