SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    Getting a little freaked out

    SteveNNP replied to oldfashionedlove's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If you are a new grad nurse, you are on a level playing field with all the other new grads. My advice is for you to get in on a nurse externship. They are great ways to get a foot in the door, and a...
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    Where would YOU live in California?

    SteveNNP replied to SteveNNP's topic in California Nursing

    Wow! What a lot of great replies! It seems like no matter where one goes in California, there's always something great about it. I just got back from a trip to LA, and when I stepped on the plane, it...
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    Cialis/Viagra for good grades

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

    Wow. I can't imagine the bodily repercussions [or stretch marks] when PDE inhibitors are used throughout your nursing education. Imagine hitting 50 and REALLY needing
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    ATTN: To those whose census is down: Free babies!!!

    SteveNNP posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    To those who are getting called off due to low census, please send me your address so I can ship you a few babies I worked in our Transitional Nursery for 3 nights this week..(admission/stabilization...
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    Los Angeles vs. NYC

    SteveNNP replied to dmaster's topic in New York Nursing

    For an ICU RN with a BSN working nights, and couple years experience, you can expect over $80,000 in
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    Fall from weighing scale

    SteveNNP replied to johan john's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :uhoh21: No, never had this happen to me..... I'm sure the people involved will be talking to the unit manager and hospital risk management department in case the family opens a lawsuit against the...
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    direct entry bsn programs in ny

    SteveNNP replied to bananabubbletea's topic in New York Nursing

    Are you asking a
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    Mandated OT in NY state

    SteveNNP replied to fawnsternurse's topic in New York Nursing

    No mandatory OT here where I work anyway..... as per NYSNA
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    Weekend/Night shifts only- how rare are these opportunities?

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

    I think the concept originated at Baylor in
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    Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

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

    NNP programs require 2 years of Level III NICU experience as an RN before graduation, and I personally wouldn't want it any other
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    Did your ideal "area" change before and after school?

    SteveNNP replied to AragornSkywalker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I went in wanting to do ER or ICU. Ended up in neonatal ICU. Up until the end, I hated peds. Found my love for peds/neonatal critical care at the end. Now I can't stand adults! Go in with an open mind...
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    Weekend/Night shifts only- how rare are these opportunities?

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

    You should have NO problem being able to schedule yourself every F/Sa/Sun... Baylor or WOW positions are hard to come by. People don't usually leave those until they retire or drop
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    micro preemie trophic feeds

    SteveNNP replied to kangarooyou's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab000504.html http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=10578...
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    SteveNNP replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    So leave, and work for an employer that provides a hot lunch to all its employees at the same time. Nothing is stopping you from finding a job that suits your needs. I work for the biggest unionized...
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    How would YOU interpret this question on an application questionairre?

    SteveNNP replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think it is asking your life has shaped your decision to return for grad
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    Beth Israel: Newark hospital to shed 100 jobs

    SteveNNP replied to Morettia2's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    All I know is we've been getting a LOT of neonatal open heart cases from NBI. Business is booming here at Columbia. I'm sure CHOP is getting slammed
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    Maybe I need some reassurance...

    SteveNNP replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Who knows whose fault it was...the baby could've flexed his neck, causing the tube to come out of the trachea. IMHO, a baby who frequently self extubates shouldn't be placed prone unless sedated. It's...
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    micro preemie trophic feeds

    SteveNNP replied to kangarooyou's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No... the studies are actually showing that early initiation of feeds does NOT increase the risk of NEC. Anecdotally, it may not seem like
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    NICU Or Bust

    SteveNNP replied to EvanTheNeonate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would talk to your clinical advisor about getting some clinical time in a NICU. Pay attention during your Mother/Baby classes. Other than that, you should be fine... a lot of units hire new grads...
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    Does your unit use Vapotherm?

    SteveNNP replied to MandaAnda's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Bubble CPAP is something one of our docs invented 30 years ago, and we use to death in my unit. We use the typical Hudson CPAP prongs with a heater/humidifier which is connected to a...
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    Does your unit use Vapotherm?

    SteveNNP replied to MandaAnda's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Basically just a fancy driver unit..... the principle is the same. Heated and humidified high-flow through a cannula. The only difference is that it has an electronic pop-off valve to prevent pneumos....
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    Nurse vs. Paramedic led transports

    SteveNNP posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I know that this has been discussed before, but has anyone seen any studies regarding paramedic vs. nurse-led transport, particularly pediatric/neonatal critical care? I am in the process of writing a...
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    Nurse vs. Paramedic led transports

    SteveNNP replied to SteveNNP's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I did go to Flightweb.... I will have to check it out in
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    Columbia University-ETP

    SteveNNP replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I can't speak to what they require for the ETP program. I had a 3.7 for my BSN. I like it. The class size is small (3-7) and the two NNP professors are EXCELLENT. I am doing it part time and it...
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    Does your unit use Vapotherm?

    SteveNNP replied to MandaAnda's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We used it at the last unit I worked at. We rejoiced when the FDA released them after the "scare." We used HFNC and CPAP in their place while they were off-market. I LOVE them, and miss them dearly,...