SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    CNA training in Monmouth County?

    SteveNNP replied to GoodtimeRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Another idea is to contact Meridian Health's (Riverview MC, Jersey Shore, MC) nursing education department to see if they offer any CNA
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    NY NICU Nurses--need info please for L&D rn who wants to tsfr to NICU

    SteveNNP replied to Dowras's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can tell you about NY Pres.... Could you please let me know if they're currently hiring(Days or nights) Yes. Nights only, unless you come with NYSNA seniority. Otherwise you wait your turn behind...
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    What is it about competition and male nurses?

    SteveNNP replied to SskSmulle's topic in Men in Nursing

    That video is nuts..... Thank God it only took one try! I remember what it was like to be an ER RN and go for the antecubital EVERY time, much to the despair of our Med/Surg and Tele
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    CNA training in Monmouth County?

    SteveNNP replied to GoodtimeRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Look into local LTC facilities that offer CNA training upon hire. I know King James (now CareOne at King James) in Navesink offered it at one
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    HEALTH Insurance for per diem nurses?

    SteveNNP replied to JMBGRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Run a google search for private individual health insurance plans... I found a plan through BCBS for about $120/mo. (granted I am a healthy nonsmoker young
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    hypoplastic left heart

    SteveNNP replied to littlepeach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, I work at a center that does keep pre and postop cardiacs in the NICU. We don't ever have babies postoperatively from the Glenn procedure, which is the 2nd stage of the repair. (Norwood-Sano,>...
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    ETT and fighting vent??

    SteveNNP replied to nicurn08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If suctioning and repositioning weren't working, and he looked air-hungry, you could try increasing his PIP or increasing his I-Time on the vent. You could also try increasing the gas flow rate on the...
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    Nitric

    SteveNNP replied to makenzee28's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds like a typical sepsis plan of care. The nitric oxide is for PPHN, which can be brought on by infection. It is a very safe therapy. Unfortunately, we can't offer medical advice on this board....
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    Managing school and finances: how did you do it?

    SteveNNP replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am working FT and going to grad school PT, though I am now up to 9 credits/sem which is practically FT. Working FT + using tuition reimbursement and a payment plan, I've been able to get by without...
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    Where would YOU live in California?

    SteveNNP posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hey, I'm planning on starting a few travel nursing assignments to California early next year, and I'd like to try and get an idea for some good places to travel to. There are about 100 locations to...
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    NICU Internships for Experieneced RN'S in NYC

    SteveNNP replied to cuttiepie79's topic in New York Nursing

    Nope. My hospital offers a 18-28 week orientation and classes for all our NICU nurses.
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    Where is a good place to work in order to prepare myself for a career in the ER?

    SteveNNP replied to jmitt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Apply for a tech position in the ER. Then apply for a RN position in the ER, The ER is it's own breed.... if it's what you want, do it from the get
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    Should I accept or decline this job offer?

    SteveNNP replied to aamco's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In time you will become faster and more efficient. You just started, cut yourself some slack!! You are in a supportive unit... that's a valuable thing to waste. Are you on days or nights? Maybe you...
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    Do you experience jealousy from friends/family members?

    SteveNNP replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    There's no jealousy in my family/friend groups..... There is a little tension with old college friends who have lost their jobs in this economy. They know I'm in grad school, working my fingers to the...
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    Administering a Glycerin Enema

    SteveNNP replied to mgturtle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At my last job, we used 0.2ml of liquid glycerin (10% I believe) in a lubricated 1cc slip-tip syringe to administer into the rectum. Here we use a non-sharp sliver of glycerin
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    Hand washing?

    SteveNNP replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Holy crap. A line team? Where do you work? I'd like to know how your manager was able to get the FTEs for that
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    job change was a HUGE mistake... now what? Nurse Manager advice?

    SteveNNP replied to nursebreelee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like the bridge has been burned..... Try to find another job in another hospital, or see if you can take on a more clinical role in your current
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    Job leads in NJ plz?

    SteveNNP replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Moving to NJ forum for more
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    Gravity Feeds

    SteveNNP replied to NICU Mama's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In the unit I work in, the acuity level of my patients does not allow me to remain physically at my patient's bedside as the feed goes in. Younger generation person here with a great work
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    To Get A Masters or NOT

    SteveNNP replied to Grammel's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Teaching, school nursing, telephone triage, case management are all options.... What about getting your Legal Nurse Consultant certificate? I'm sure your extensive experience would be put to great...
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    How long do you wait before ligating PDAs?

    SteveNNP replied to lvnurs9's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Symptomatic PDAs get neoprofen x3. If that doesn't work, and they're still symptomatic, then they'll get
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    Cialis/Viagra for good grades

    SteveNNP replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    haha. maybe we should raise the age i wrote to 60... come on, groovyjeff, everyone knows old people don't have sex.....
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    male nurse haircut rules

    SteveNNP replied to albert6jed's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes, it's
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    RN-MSN (WANT TO BE NP) is it possible while working full time as an rn??

    SteveNNP replied to want to do good 86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am finishing up my last year of grad school, having worked FT throughout. You are busy, and don't have much of a social life once clinicals start, but it's doable. My goal is to graduate debt-free,...
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    Good nicu

    SteveNNP replied to ladybuckeye7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked at Spartanburg Regional in SC and loved every minute of it...