KRVRN

KRVRN BSN, RN

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  1. Thermometers- personal or shared?

    KRVRN replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We share thermometers and use our own stethoscopes. We have digital thermometers we can charge to the pt but we rarely use them because they take a long time to read and they tend to read low. We...

  2. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    KRVRN replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Had a little 2 pounder squirm and squiggle her left leg up and out the top of her diaper, with diaper tabs still attached. Her right leg was still in the proper place. AND SHE DIDN'T MAKE A MESS....

  3. Kissin' cousins

    KRVRN replied to wubbakat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I got married and googled up what it took to get a marriage liscense I happened upon a big listing of all 50 states indicating which ones allowed first cousins to marry and which ones didn't....

  4. Medication error causes 2 deaths in Indiana NICU

    KRVRN replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

  5. How do nurses know all of these diseases?

    KRVRN replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    If you know which body systems the disease affects, you can usually get the gist of what your nursing care and interventions will

  6. Do San Diego Nurses Make More Money With A Bsn

    KRVRN replied to CNAlady's topic in California Nursing

    I agree. The new grad rate is about a dollar more with a BSN (though some places it's exactly the same), and you might get a 2 or 3 or 4% differential with a BSN. It's not a whole lot

  7. Oppinions Please on 27 Weeker

    KRVRN replied to TennRN2004's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe he had hypoplastic lungs from the reduced amniotic fluid. I'm so

  8. Bubble CPAP chin strap help!!

    KRVRN replied to rainbows4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We take about 4 of those poseys that we use to velcro around sat probes and connect them

  9. Tetraology of Fallot

    KRVRN replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh my, is this the baby from your Did I Underreact

  10. Did I under react?

    KRVRN replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, you don't necessarily give O2 to a heart kid... Let us know what you find

  11. Did I under react?

    KRVRN replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ped overreacted. A hood would have been warranted if the baby had blown a pneumo but until you know that I don't see much reason to put one on or give blow by. Hey, he could have been tachypneic...

  12. Laryngeal mask for neonates?

    KRVRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anyone use these? They're described in the newest NRP book. I've seen one used once, when I took a baby to CT and the anesthesiologist used one after giving propofol to maintain the baby's airway...

  13. Need some info for g/f

    KRVRN replied to Phillyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I always heard the same thing about liscensure here in CA! So I don't think it's true either way. What Buddiage said is true, it's the RN that matters. She won't have to retake the...

  14. Babies cut during c-sections?

    KRVRN replied to rbytsdy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Seen one or two on the scalp, plastics sewed them up. Had one baby that was a stat forceps delivery and had a nasty tear to his upper

  15. Epidural placement as a "spectator sport"

    KRVRN replied to Suebee6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my baby (at my own hospital) they told my husband that he had to either step out or sit in a chair across the room on the non-business end of the procedure. I leaned on the nurse. Before...

  16. NICU vs. Med-Surg

    KRVRN replied to kmftiko's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Skip the

  17. Has anyone ever seen this happen??????

    KRVRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    GREAT PICK UP! Good

  18. patient identification

    KRVRN replied to EDGRADNURSE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So is it required to ask the pt to state this info? Is it not proper to check the name band? Name on band matches name on pharmacy label on med? And double check with the birthdate or the pt's MR...

  19. Job satisfaction

    KRVRN replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    I voted Very High. I love my job... extra pay would always be nice but it's competitive so I can't complain. We have a good atmosphere and lots of teamwork so that always helps for

  20. Week #3

    KRVRN replied to slu_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well the real issue seems to be the preceptor. I precept a lot and you have to walk a fine line between challenging the preceptee to learn and yet not allowing he/she to drown. At the 3 week mark I...

  21. Parent turning down the FiO2 on ventilator

    KRVRN replied to wjf00's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A very similar concern is parents silencing

  22. Relocating to San Diego...Need advice!!!!

    KRVRN replied to godivaRN's topic in California Nursing

    I don't think you find a house within decent walking distance from the ocean in Coronado for under a million if not 2 million

  23. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    KRVRN replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a size 7.5 normally too. I got size 7 in Crocs and they fit perfectly. They have what I think is the right amount of looseness, but not too loose. They are a bit snug if I put the heel strap...

  24. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    KRVRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was an almost straight A student in nursing classes. My test shut off at 75 and I truly wondered if I failed. If you are answering correctly, the questions get harder and harder. It will probably...

  25. Relocating to San Diego...Need advice!!!!

    KRVRN replied to godivaRN's topic in California Nursing

    That's right! There's no Target anywhere