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  1. advice for barcode scanning of infants

    jlb_rn replied to kimbittybabyrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we don't use barcodes, but unless the patient is off the unit for testing (in which case they do get an ID band on their person), their identification is attached to their ekg leads so that it can be...

  2. the best ETT securing methods and devices

    jlb_rn replied to ligucis21's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We only use NTT for our older (usually chronic) population - probably at least 6-8mos old. I think the cardiac ICU at our hospital almost exclusively uses

  3. salaries for duke and UNC hospitals

    jlb_rn replied to jsnj2009's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i currently live in central nj and work in pa (philly). i grew up down south and occasionally contemplate moving back. i was researching unc/duke medical system the other day as well as the cost of...

  4. What kind of scrubs do you wear?

    jlb_rn replied to grlgid's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work at a children's hospital and our hospital policy is "kid friendly". We do need to wear scrub bottoms, but the facility is liberal with regards to tops. most nurses wear some sort of t-shirt...

  5. Pneumogram guidlines.

    jlb_rn replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our pneumograms are done mostly on night shift for an 8-16 hour period. We do allow holding by the parents and we feed however the baby is currently feeding (PO, NG, etc) but since night shift...

  6. the best ETT securing methods and devices

    jlb_rn replied to ligucis21's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Must say I agree with the previous poster on all points. Also, I like how with tape the tube can be secured slightly off center & moved with each re-tape to prevent gum

  7. the best ETT securing methods and devices

    jlb_rn replied to ligucis21's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The majority of the time, we use tape; kiddos with a ton of secretions will sometimes get a neobar. Personally, I prefer tape for no reason other than that's my comfort level. Whenever I take care...

  8. PICC TKO Rate

    jlb_rn replied to NicuCourtney's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Minimum that I've seen in our unit is 0.5ml/hr continuous infusion with heparin & 0.45NS 1:1. 1ml/hr is what I see most often, though, with the aforementioned solution. As another poster...

  9. EBM for ORAL CARE in YOUR unit

    jlb_rn replied to EmilyPeruana's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    our unit follows the instructions noted in the article with regard to frequency and procedure for our NPO kiddos (ventilated or not). also, at the end of the NANN article, there are reference articles...

  10. UVC, TPN, Antibiotics questions

    jlb_rn replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes - instances where peripheral access is an issue, the docs will consider ordering meds

  11. UVC, TPN, Antibiotics questions

    jlb_rn replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We treat a UVC as any other centrally placed line and bi or trifuse fluids as needed; if it's a double lumen, we'll run continuous sedation via the UVC as well. The hospital at which I work does not...

  12. Pros/Cons to Working Night Shift

    jlb_rn replied to madden52's topic in General Nursing

    each facility is different, but my opinions in critical care as a new grad: PROS - shift differential, free parking, more laid back environment, more independent decision making (r/t docs not...

  13. Question for those who work the 11pm-7am shift

    jlb_rn replied to NewestRN_OnTheBlock's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    erm, pardon my ignorance (i work in critical care so my patient load is 1-3) but where do you work that you are responsible for 60 patients? I didn't even know that was possible - how do you provide...

  14. Nurses and Eczema...help :(

    jlb_rn replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same ailment on my dominant hand at the knuckles. I haven't found anything to cure it, but after trying various meds & creams the thing that keeps it under the best control is liberal...

  15. Graduate Nurse Job at CHOP?

    jlb_rn replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    calling to check on things is a definite from my experience - also, you have to apply online from what i had been told (granted, this was 2007/2008) they only considered applications submitted from...

  16. Capital Health System Nursing School and work

    jlb_rn replied to CarSces's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    hello - there are no "set number" of students hired; they do give priority consideration to their own graduates, though. in my graduating class (before the economy took a nose dive) a large number...

  17. Capital Health System Nursing School and work

    jlb_rn replied to CarSces's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    hrm, can you tell that it's been awhile since i've done more than lurked on here - i don't see PM anymore, either

  18. Capital Health System Nursing School and work

    jlb_rn replied to CarSces's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    you are absolutely on the right track...yes, the test questions are NCLEX style questions (deductive reasoning - very little regurgitation of notes especially once you are past nursing 1) i used...

  19. Capital Health System Nursing School and work

    jlb_rn replied to CarSces's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i graduated in 2008 i probably studied 10-15 hours a week and spent 5-10 hours a week reading...maybe more some weeks and less others (depended on the material)...the biggest piece of advice i can...

  20. Capital Health System Nursing School and work

    jlb_rn replied to CarSces's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i attended that program and i worked full-time (36 hours/wk) my first 2 semesters then cut back to 32 hours/wk for my last 2 semesters and used vacation time as needed (ie. night before an exam). the...

  21. Change dosing time - electronic charting

    jlb_rn replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    is the dose going to be given with meals going forward or was this a one time thing? if you have the ability, change the time so that it occurs at meal time for your dose and all doses going forward....

  22. Fake Nails

    jlb_rn replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    no fake nails allowed where I work if you have direct patient contact nail polish is allowed as long as it is not

  23. Funny Names for Nurses

    jlb_rn replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had an OB/GYN named "Dr. Richard Pees" at Hershey Med Center - he went by Dick, though. Why he chose the nickname he did with that last name, I don't understand...also, maybe he should have been a...

  24. Anyone at Mercer county college, Raritan valley com. college or Essex County College?

    jlb_rn replied to ivyy78's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm in my first semester of pre-reqs at Mercer - going to be applying to Capital and probably St Francis for fall 2006. /crossing my fingers that I get accepted to one of them