dawngloves

dawngloves BSN, RN

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  1. Soap Suds Enema in L&D - do you still use?

    dawngloves replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was so constipated with my pregnancies, I would have welcomed an

  2. Failed Abortions

    dawngloves replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've never heard of or seen such a

  3. On-Line NRP???

    dawngloves replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OMGosh KK! You've been there 7 months and are not NRP certified?? I read your other post too and it sounds like you have some real management issues. You have my sympathies. Good

  4. Intraventricular Hemorrhage Management Protocols

    dawngloves replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Head u/s @ 72 hours for 72 hours and hemodynamically stable,MAP parameters when on dopamine... These are things I can think of that would pertain to interventions that would affect the outcome of...

  5. Former NICU moms becoming NICU nurses?

    dawngloves replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The PTSD thing is a definate issue.I handle it pretty well. I get a little teary eyed when the blankets smell a certain way.(I know this sounds insane if you haven't BTDT!)It's a personal issue only...

  6. Sick Time for Nurses in NICU

    dawngloves replied to hmarandola's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am an adult. I know when I am too sick to come to work.And I know my co workers don't want me infecting them as much as the parents don't want me infecting their baby. Plus, Infectious Disease isn't...

  7. Quiet time in nicu

    dawngloves replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wouldn't it be nice if the nurses had 'quiet time" too.

  8. Quiet time in nicu

    dawngloves replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No Gompers. I agree that our pts need quiet time. I just disagree with the OPs NM to kick out the parents, as if they are the cause of their babies

  9. Quiet time in nicu

    dawngloves replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gompers, your point is valid, if you can prove that the parents are the source of overstimulation, which I know on my unit they are not. Our parents,(and only the parents) can visit 24/7. Other can...

  10. Info requested.

    dawngloves replied to nanceynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can I highjack here? Has anyone ever seen an adverse outcome from MRSA? Or even VRE? Every patient I have seen test positive for either has gone home in the end

  11. Contract for formula anyone???

    dawngloves replied to moz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We alternate between the two big

  12. Neofax grew feet and walked off...

    dawngloves replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I write my name in big red letters on the sides of my reference books. Sad isn't

  13. Peripheral Arterial Lines

    dawngloves replied to donnuchi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Drip. I've tried the pull back, but it's spasmed the

  14. What Type Of IV Catheters Do You Use?

    dawngloves replied to Somei's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Now that I think about it, the only problem I have with the In Sytes is that the needle sticks when I push the retract button. So yes, do make sure you have withdrawn the needle first or it'll sick in...

  15. 'Hug n' Snug"

    dawngloves replied to barb34's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Looks interesting. I'm having a hard time wraping my brain around it

  16. What Type Of IV Catheters Do You Use?

    dawngloves replied to Somei's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the InSytes too.Haven't noticed a problem.Maybe the needle is a tad longer than you're used to and you advance it a wee bit too

  17. 'Hug n' Snug"

    dawngloves replied to barb34's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No. Who makes it? Is it like this?

  18. Help me find pictures of different types of nurses, please!

    dawngloves posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm giving a presentation at my daughter's school and I wanted to show different nurses in various roles. You know, OR, flight, geriatrics, ect. Men, women. I Googled it, but I am tired of sorting...

  19. Help me find pictures of different types of nurses, please!

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks danu. I didn't know of that option. And thank you Zee. I ordered coloring books, but I was hoping for pictures of nurse in action. Not posing for

  20. Kudos to you L&D Nurses!

    dawngloves posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I haven't been to any deliveries in a few months, but generally our NICU team is called to all mec, forcepts, vacuum, decel, no PNC type dealies. I've heard many a screamer and many a thing screamed,...

  21. Measuring big for pregnancy, eyebrows raised

    dawngloves replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    It would have been nice if she talked to you face to face about this instead of via Post-It. Have a face to face with her and clear the air. Good

  22. Opinion Q...Why, do you think more and more Drs are pushing induction?

    dawngloves replied to Kaseyrn2b's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :uhoh21: Have you thought about finding a new

  23. Vapotherm pulled by CDC???

    dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oddly enough we saw an increase in NEC after we stopped using it because we would put kids on NIMV

  24. Unusual situation, Rooming-in with MRSA

    dawngloves replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would do it every now and again, but consistantly I'd beat my head against the wall. If I have a 1:1 I'd want to be busy for the most part. And we take non isolation with isolation pts all the time....

  25. Personal experience in NICU: Bonus or Weakness?

    dawngloves replied to suzanneuthscsa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree. It can go either way. I find myself incredibly empathetic to mothers leaving the hospital without their baby. But I'm sure it depends on your own personal