shermrn

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1. NG tube question

   shermrn replied to RNinCali15's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   In the absence of any related issues one does not need to check a residual. You only need to check placement if you're going to put something in the tube. Think of the effect on an infant to have...

2. Scrubs and iPhone 6 Plus?

   shermrn replied to aheadofthegame's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Generally speaking, your cell phone does not belong on the unit. Besides being an infection control issue, it's just plain silly. Use some common

3. Negativity from non NICU nurses

   shermrn replied to adpiRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   adpiRn, BSN, RN. Apparently I did misunderstand the point you were trying to make. Regardless, I offered encouragement and support as you start work in the NICU. Your only response of "Yep exactly...

4. Negativity from non NICU nurses

   shermrn replied to adpiRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Congratulations on getting hired in the NICU, it's a great place to work. I do have to take issue with the above comment though. I can imagine how scary and stressful that delivery was, my wife...

5. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

   shermrn replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My first year as an RN I worked at a Long Term Care facility. One day the new administrator passed me in the hall and asked how my day was going, I said, "Oh, it's pretty busy today". The...

6. Do you have visible tattoos or know anyone who has visible tattoos?

   shermrn replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

   If the tattoos are "offensive" or you're just self-conscious about them go ahead and put gloves on when you enter patient rooms. In general, I get the feeling gloves are dirty unless I see the person...

7. I greatly admire those who work in LTC

   shermrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I started my healthcare career as a CNA in long term care when I was 17 and continued with it for nearly 10 years until I became an RN. The facility where I worked at the time stuck a piece of tape...

8. NICU Cameras

   shermrn replied to NeoRN18's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'm on the fence with this issue. Having had a child in the NICU I can see why this appeals to parents. I'm pretty sure management/administration love it as a selling point. I would love to see it...

9. New Nurse, am I doing enough??

   shermrn replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

   You will eventually get over the nervousness. Also do not hesitate to consult with another nurse or doctor, in the long run they appreciate it. I think coworkers are more worried about the nurse who...

10. Discovery of Falsified Documentation

    shermrn replied to travelingrn2001's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I work within the same health system that provides care to myself, wife and children. We are allowed to view our own medical records as well as those of children under a certain age. Whenever I...

11. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    shermrn replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    I admit the abortion thing is off topic, however I brought it up to further illustrate how silly the Joy Behar uproar is when there are much larger issues to deal with. A last thought on your abortion...

12. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    shermrn replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to see #nursesunite write a petition requesting legislation to remove abortion from services provided by planned parenthood. Granted I'm not on this site often, but I haven't noticed much...

13. Found a Peanut

    shermrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is going to sound crazy, however I'm posting this in all seriousness. We have all had those infants who are going through withdrawal or for some other reason get so worked up to the point where...

14. want to do something nice for my baby's nurses

    shermrn replied to calicokittykat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm just happy to hear a parent say "Thank

15. Tips on being a parent

    shermrn replied to Alex Egan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As a NICU nurse and the parent of a 27 weeker who was in the NICU for 4.5 months I think the advice you've been given is appropriate. If you are unable to be present for rounds daily then ask to have...