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Finallyat40

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  1. Funny Names

    Finallyat40 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, let's see... Miracle - spelled Myrakle, meracel, mirakel Patience - spelled Payshuns, Paeshense Bryan and Breeanne There are many, many more that I can't think of right

  2. Has anyone taken micro in El Centro college-Dallas,Tx??

    Finallyat40 replied to Polska's topic in Texas Nursing

    I also took Micro with Chandler and she is a wonderful teacher....very interesting, and she makes her lab time fun and interesting too. In my opinion, she is very fair, but as the others said, she...

  3. Withdrawal of care

    Finallyat40 replied to cc_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    there is no question as to it's necessity. In fact, usually by the time the family has come to the decision, the nursing/medical staff is more than ready to comply. In my opinion, we tend to wait a...

  4. preceptor gifts

    Finallyat40 replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    orientees, but I will tell you that I cherish the thank you notes that I've received. Other than that, maybe a small hand lotion, lip gloss, candle or the like? Just some thoughts. Congrats on...

  5. please help/explain how to work this problem

    Finallyat40 replied to Bigbear71's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.how many ml of procainamide should the nurse add to the 500 ml of d5w?okay, first off, you have a vial of 1000 mg of procainamide in 2 ml, the recommendation is to add 1000 mg to 500 ml of d5w, so...

  6. Patient Experience in the NICU?

    Finallyat40 replied to Beggar♂'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Those sentiments are very much the same way we felt, 12 years ago with our 27 weeker. I, now, because of that experience, am proud to call myself a NICU nurse, with three years of professional...

  7. Nursing Diagnoses Help for 3m Down's Baby

    Finallyat40 replied to RNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    a couple of thoughts to get you started....was he admitted for the g-tube surgery? If so he would be at risk for infection r/t surgical procedure, how about failure to thrive r/t down's syndrome,...

  8. Any new grads being offered a sign on bonus?

    Finallyat40 replied to sleepymom's topic in Texas Nursing

    don't offer sign on bonuses to new grads due to the cost of training that they will incur during the first year.....that could be by paying a preceptor, classroom time, etc. Typically, the sign ons...

  9. Do you work for a NICU in Texas???

    Finallyat40 replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, we use NNP's, in fact we have a couple of nurses who are currently doing their NNP's while they're still working part time, and Parkland is paying for their schooling. On our unit, the NNP's...

  10. Do you work for a NICU in Texas???

    Finallyat40 replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Texas Nursing

    I work in the NICU at Parkland in Dallas. It is a level III unit with a capacity near 100 beds. We offer a wonderful NICU residency program for new grad nurses which lasts about 18 weeks and...

  11. NICU levels

    Finallyat40 replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that the division between III and IV is whether they do ECMO or not. I'm not aware of a Level V.....doesn't mean there isn't one though.

  12. Examples for documentation.

    Finallyat40 replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Report received, care assumed, orders reviewed. Infant in isolette on servo mode set at 36.5. VSS. Orally intubated with a 3.0 ett, secured at 6.75 cm at the gumline, ventilator settings on...

  13. Celiac disease and milk - quiz question

    Finallyat40 replied to jjjoy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    celiac disease....however, you are correct about milk being known to be hard on the GI tract....I think that's where they were trying to catch you. I know two people with celiac who absolutely could...

  14. New nurse really struggling...

    Finallyat40 replied to KTLou06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are you still working with a preceptor? If so, have you spoken with them about your concerns? Do you have a good relationship with your preceptor? It might be worth asking your preceptor to lunch...

  15. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    Finallyat40 replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    Sorry to "butt" in, but thought I'd answer the question about the newborn and the diaper.....as a neonatal nurse at Parkland, who sometimes floats to newborn. We put diapers on the babies once...

  16. El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Finallyat40 replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    and paste that from my message last semester? :uhoh21: I'm so glad to hear that you did so well, even with Ms. Galloway! I'm proud of you, and so happy to hear you're enjoying yourself. to all the...

  17. How often do you change your indwelling fdg tubes?

    Finallyat40 replied to walkingrock's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We routinely change our Corepak's (silastics) every 30 days and the regular 6 french ones every 3 days. I'd be interested in seeing the research and whether it also took into consideration the oral...

  18. Parkland

    Finallyat40 replied to NICU-RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah, what Sunnyjohn said....the differences between RN I, RN II and RN III, is typically based on years of experience, activities within your unit (i.e., are you active on unit committees, do you...

  19. Parkland

    Finallyat40 replied to NICU-RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, you get paid for it and yes, I considered it another semester in school, as there was class time and clinical time. I did my residency in the NICU a couple of years ago....It's a great unit. If...

  20. Parkland

    Finallyat40 replied to NICU-RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's a very large level III unit, teaching facility w/ loads of interns, residents, fellows and attendings, wide variety of acuity. Great unit, great nurses, good management, wonderful place to...

  21. Just Read The Sticky nilmdts....

    Finallyat40 replied to RNwntaB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    beautiful pictures they produce for our families. As to how you get through those days....I've always held the opinion that the day that I feel cold/unattached to a death is the day i need to find...

  22. Dec 06 Grads- Share your job offers?

    Finallyat40 replied to grnmtngirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, many of the hospitals do offer some type of bonus for a sign on....however, there is also a stipulation regarding how much time you have to "give" them in return. I graduated in 12/04 and of my...

  23. Making a choice of Schools

    Finallyat40 replied to Mr. Beef's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated from the ADN program at El Centro in December of 04. It is a very challenging program, both from the clinical and didactic points of view...but I guarantee you....you WILL be sought after...

  24. Parkland

    Finallyat40 replied to NICU-RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The NICU is very large Level III (the only thing they don't do is ECMO), high acuity, great residency program and variety. PM if you'd like more info.

  25. North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    Finallyat40 replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    will replace the NET test. The HESI entrance is VERY different from the HESI exit, and requiring it for DCCCD is actually quite behind the times....most schools have required it for years! Don't...