SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    SteveNNP replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    So maybe I have a chance of convincing YOU to come join us now!
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    Missing Nursery Level II Charges (revenue code)?

    SteveNNP replied to nurserylevelnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry, but I have no idea how/what gets billed in our hospital. I am a clinical nurse at the
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    getting back slowly- any suggestions?

    SteveNNP replied to dave_t's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You would be entering the workforce essentially as a new grad. Unfortunately, the job market for RNs, especially new grads is VERY tight in NJ. You may get lucky and find a position in a skilled...
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    New Grad LPN looking for a job in central NJ

    SteveNNP replied to Nj~RN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You can use the PM function after you have reached 15
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    Can I pick a few brains?...

    SteveNNP replied to StressedOutRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What kind of bleed? IVH? subdural? Subgaleal? Subarachnoid? If there's an IVH, it had to have been prenatally, as the fragile germinal matrix is fully developed and gone by 36 weeks. Any kind of...
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    How many years does it take to become a Neonatal N and what degree is required?

    SteveNNP replied to gymnagirl44's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It should.... but double-check with your NNP program requirements and NCC
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    My 1st NICU interview!!!!

    SteveNNP replied to lilbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok, now. Play
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    BEST Tuition Benefits in NYC

    SteveNNP replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in New York Nursing

    I am finishing up at Columbia this
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    I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    SteveNNP replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Haha. I laughed when I read this. I work at the #1 NICU in NYC, have ECMO, pre/postop cardiac experience, and am crosstrained to PICU. I applied for a per diem position at JSUMC in Neptune, and was...
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    would working in peds help with NICU?

    SteveNNP replied to picurn10's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope. No one cares if you have an ADN or a BSN, as long as you are competent and
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    Ironing your Scrubs

    SteveNNP replied to medsurgtrenchesRN's topic in General Students

    I always iron mine. I hate looking rumpled. But then again, I am terrible about folding laundry right out of the
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    would working in peds help with NICU?

    SteveNNP replied to picurn10's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unfortunately here in NY, many acute care facilities don't hire LPNs at all, let alone in NICU. Here they are gunning to hire only BSN prepared RNs in
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    I'm having doubts about myself, is nursing for me?

    SteveNNP replied to invu's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My advice would be to find out if your school has a learning counselor or something similar. It may be that nursing school has exacerbated some type of learning issue you may be experiencing. You may...
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    BEST Tuition Benefits in NYC

    SteveNNP replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in New York Nursing

    NY Presbyterian/Columbia offers 12k a year. You have to have worked here for 1 year before claiming reimbursement, and you are required to stay employed for the six months following each
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    Length of Nicu Admission

    SteveNNP replied to helicoptergal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If a baby was still having only feeding issues at that age, the parents would be given 2 options. GT or discharge to a LTC facility until the baby can feed. Unfortunately, the high acuity and...
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    UAC line question

    SteveNNP replied to Cassideca's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The risk of air embolus is MUCH greater when infusing multiple drugs arterially. As is the risk of
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    Prevent Hypothermia PT

    SteveNNP replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our infants [except for cardiacs and big stable hypoglycemics] are put in heated isolettes ASAP. We also use saran wrap on micros until we can get humidity started. In a pinch we use heat lamps to...
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    Length of Nicu Admission

    SteveNNP replied to helicoptergal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    He would be screened for a G-tube and sent home with intermittent bolus feeds
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    primary kiddie going home--is it appropriate to get her a gift?

    SteveNNP replied to sweet0176's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it would be fine to give your primary baby a gift. The parents I'm sure would really love it. I don't see any problem or conflict of interest. I've done
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    FL/GA/SC/NC NICU Nurses

    SteveNNP replied to katiep14's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think Palmetto Richland and MUSC Charleston fit the bill. MUSC also does
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    Anyone ever adopt from their NICU?

    SteveNNP replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think prmnrs on the forum adopted a NICU baby.... maybe I'm not remembering
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    UAC line question

    SteveNNP replied to Cassideca's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    PICCs and Broviacs: Chloraprep (chlorhexidine) is used as skin prep for all gestations. UAC/UVCs and LPs are the only thing we use betadine for anymore. When we change lines, I swab the entire...
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    PICCs Broviacs and Clothing

    SteveNNP replied to qaqueen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are NEVER to disconnect a central line infusion set once connected on a sterile field. The only time it gets disconnected is when you are dc'ing fluids, or you're changing them on a sterile field....
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    Any extra precautions for visitors due to swine flu?

    SteveNNP replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Everyone and their grandmother can still visit here.... but we are still asking that people not visit if they are not feeling well. + hand hygeine + masks if resp symptoms, and we can't get rid of...
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    How to become a neonatal np?

    SteveNNP replied to valx92's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, this thread has been hijacked. Let's try to get back on topic. First, the OP says, "I want to be an NNP" followed with "What does an NNP do?" How can you know you want to be an advanced practice...