carolina_girl

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1. Work at home advice for RN? (part-time hours)

   carolina_girl posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I currently work 12 hour shifts in a NICU. We have young children at home, and as I'm sure many of you know, child care can be tricky to plan and also expensive. I'm looking for an option where I could drop one of my 3 hospital shifts a wee...

2. Work at home options in nursing?

   carolina_girl posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all. I've been a ICU nurse for a couple years now, and am now thinking about taking a break from the bedside while our kids are young. It's just too hard trying to figure out day care, schedules, etc. However, I'm trying to explore some part-ti...

3. Neonatal heart murmurs....websites with examples?

   carolina_girl posted a topic in NICU

   I'm precepting a new grad to the NICU, and she's having a hard time picking up on murmurs. Does anyone know of any websites that have examples (ie sound bites) of neonatal murmurs that she can listen to? I know I had a hard time detecting murmurs w...

4. NICU computer charting programs

   carolina_girl replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

   We use Carevue. It took a little bit to get used to, but now I would never go to a unit that didn't use computer charting.

5. Meal planning for those long shifts....help!!!

   carolina_girl posted a topic in General Nursing

   Okay, I'm at a loss. I'm so sick of the normal meals that I bring to eat during those long 12 hour shifts. (sandwich, yogurt, fruit, ICK!!!...so sick of it). I need a meal makeover! What are some healthy, quick, and easy meals that I can make for...

6. Any suggestions for interesting research topics for the neonatal population?

   carolina_girl replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU

   Shasha, thanks so much for the long list!!! That is very helpful! I'll let you know if any of them turn out.

7. Any suggestions for interesting research topics for the neonatal population?

   carolina_girl posted a topic in NICU

   Hi all, I am currently enrolled in a research course, and we have to come up with a research topic to develop a grant proposal for. I'd obviously like my topic to revolve around the neonatal population, but I thought I'd pick all of your brains as f...

8. ECU's neonatal nurse practitioner program?

   carolina_girl posted a topic in North Carolina

   Hi all, Has anyone gone through the NNP program at ECU, or know anyone who has? I'm thinking about applying, and I'm just looking for some feedback on the program. I haven't heard much about it one way or the other. Any info at all would be greatl...

9. Is anyone on here an FNP?

   carolina_girl posted a topic in NP

   I've been doing some research about the role of the FNP. I am very interested in women's health, but I'm not so sure if I want to limit myself down a WHNP pathway. I'd really like to get involved in prenatal care, lactation consulting, etc (but do no...

10. Is anyone on here an FNP?

    carolina_girl posted a topic in Post Graduate

    I've been doing some research about the role of the FNP. I am very interested in women's health, but I'm not so sure if I want to limit myself down a WHNP pathway. I'd really like to get involved in prenatal care, lactation consulting, etc (but do ...

11. Lactation consultants in the NICU?

    carolina_girl posted a topic in NICU

    Hello, do any of your units use lactation consultants? If so, are the LC's for the hospital as a whole, or just for the NICU? How often do you see them around? Thanks for your help!

12. Question...do you ever see family nurse practitioners in the NICU?

    carolina_girl posted a topic in NICU

    Hello all, I was just wondering if you ever saw family nurse practitioners in the NICU. I'd like to work as an RN in a NICU one day, and also hope to one day get a masters degree. However, I'm not sure that the NNP route is the direction I want to ...

13. MRSA in the NICU.....question for you

    carolina_girl posted a topic in NICU

    Hi all, I'm curious how you go about protecting yourselves in caring for babies who test positive for MRSA. A friend of mine works in a NICU that just had a huge outbreak....sounds like chaos. Anyways, what have you seen in terms of MRSA in your res...

14. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    carolina_girl posted a topic in NICU

    I'm a nursing student with not too much farther to go. (YEAH!). I'm giving serious thought to starting in the NICU post-graduation. From what I have observed, it just seems to be the right fit for me. We get a 6 week preceptor-ship right before w...

15. What are some of the most common meds used in the NICU?

    carolina_girl posted a topic in NICU

    I'm currently still in school, but I hope to get into NICU nursing when I graduate. I'm doing my med-surg clinicals right now. I know that a lot of the meds that we pass on the adult floors are non-existant in the NICU, so I was wondering if anyon...