CoraBeth RNC-NIC

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1. Phasing out CNS

   CoraBeth RNC-NIC replied to marigoldey's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   What program did you go through? I have been interested in Rush University's neonatal CNS program. I feel that the CNS roles that are being eliminated are ones that perhaps weren't APNP roles. Do...

2. Help- Moving to private rooms! Need advice!

   CoraBeth RNC-NIC replied to luvmyboys's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Will you have central monitoring in your new unit? I came from a private room unit and we could "pull up" my other baby on the monitor of the room I was in. That way I could see if my other baby was...

3. IV starts - anyone get better?

   CoraBeth RNC-NIC replied to krenee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Are you using the pre-filled syringes? Those require more pressure to flush and often cause more veins to blow. Also, do you have a posi-flow on your IV extension tubing? That also causes you to...

4. Any new grad RNs in NICU?

   CoraBeth RNC-NIC replied to Kayla.J.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I started in the NICU right after graduation. I did my final senior year clinicals there and pretty much harrassed the manager. I called her or emailed her every few days to let her know I was...