SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    MRSA question

    SteveNNP replied to strider76's topic in General Nursing

    The stats show that 40% of us are colonized with staph in our noses, but not necessarily MRSA. We had an outbreak last year of MRSA, and over 200 RNs, MDs, RTs and other staff in our unit were...
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    venous stick for PKU????

    SteveNNP replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    If my baby needs a full set of labs, and already has venous access somewhere, I'll usually do a venous stick. It gives you the most blood, along with more accurate electrolyte levels. CBCs clot less...
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    So I have a huge size 13 problem help!!!

    SteveNNP replied to leviathann's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nike SHOX. Designed 'em myself at nike.com after figuring out my size at the
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    Do regular "newborn nurseries" still exist?

    SteveNNP replied to nervousnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Geez. I wish our WBN did ABX and phototherapy. Then we'd actually be at capacity instead of 20 over all the
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    Just being sad and venting a little bit.

    SteveNNP replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    (((Kate))) I hear you. I hate how it happens all the time. Sometimes it seems like there is no justice in the
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    How are you paying for your MSN?

    SteveNNP replied to MommyandRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am taking my MSN/NNP part-time (6-8 cr/sem), and paying for it myself, with the help of tuition reimbursement and working FT. Since that is not your situation, I would recommend looking into getting...
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    Having a really hard time during my first semester

    SteveNNP replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    My first semester was very difficult. I believe it's a time when the "weak" get weeded out. Those of us who made it through survived the rest of school no problem. Hang in there. It sounds like you...
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    Struggling with elective terminations of pregnancy

    SteveNNP replied to GoBabyGo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most hospitals allow you to sign a statement outlining which procedures you cannot ethically be involved in as a nurse before starting work. Then it is up to management to make sure you are not...
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    NYSNA or 1199 Which do you prefer any why?

    SteveNNP replied to hamptonmedical's topic in New York Nursing

    I've only ever dealt with NYSNA. I have no problem with it. Although our 1199 counterparts here do get retirement healthcare, (NYSNO doesn't offer it) which would be a major selling point as I...
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    What do use to mix IM injections?

    SteveNNP replied to guardwife's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The only thing we give IM are immunizations, vitamin K, and the occasional Amp/gent. Pharmacy always mixed those. I used to mix IM meds in lidocaine when I worked peds ER, but that would be too much...
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    E.Coli in sputum aspirate cx

    SteveNNP replied to NICURN04's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Changing a diaper, then suctioning the kid without washing your hands can do
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    My RN venture ended today.

    SteveNNP replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    (((Hopefull2009))) Hoping change comes your way.... I know you'll find a way. Now might not seem like the right time to continue, but I know you'll reach your dream
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    overtime pay for christmas???

    SteveNNP replied to jtjames's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Where I used to work, on nights, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and NY Eve were all considered the holiday, and paid as holiday pay, not overtime. The day shifters got TG day, Xmas day and NY day as...
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    I got the job ... and then let it go

    SteveNNP replied to Sun*shine's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You haven't started yet. If NICU is what you want.... go for it. Ask them if you can start ASAP. No sense wallowing in a job you don't want, only waiting to get into a NICU.
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    Do regular "newborn nurseries" still exist?

    SteveNNP replied to nervousnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They certainly do exist, although most progressive hospitals are leaning toward couplet care. The WBN admits, bathes, assesses, etc...then off to mom. They do have the option of leaving the baby in...
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    Scoring day shift as a new grad....impossible?

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

    You can find day shifts to work as a new grad.... They may not be in your first choice unit, but they are out there.... Many doctors offices, schools, clinics and outpatient arenas have days...
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    New GRAD Asking someone to Help Me Help Myself

    SteveNNP replied to ambitiousgal06's topic in New York Nursing

    Sounds like you need to retake and pass the NCLEX
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    RN job w/out NJ license

    SteveNNP replied to hawflakes's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If you want to work in NY, get licensed in NY. Don't bother with the added expense and CEU requirements of a license you won't use. I took my NCLEX in NJ where I was living, and had my results sent to...
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    Specialties - What do you do? Do you like it?

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

    I am in the Neonatal NP program at Columbia... PM me if you have any specific questions about the
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    Policy/Practice with capped PICC

    SteveNNP replied to RN4Little1s's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow. The second a kid reaches a high enough PO intake, out that line
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    HFOV vs Jet

    SteveNNP replied to Preemienurse23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope.... we actually developed an IVH prevention protocol, involving minimal stim, appropriate pain management, among other things, and saw our IVH drop from 18% in We weaned from HFOV to...
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    How big is your facility?

    SteveNNP replied to Fonenurse's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital system (3 facilities) has around 3,500 beds. We have 1,200 here at my particular site. My NICU has "58" beds, with the highest we've had around 85, and an ADC of
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    Questions about Pediatrics...

    SteveNNP replied to PLM311's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) takes one day to get. Along with BLS, that's all you need certification wise to do NICU. It takes a special breed to work NICU. Those of us who do, rarely...
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    Hospitals Job Experience in Northern NJ

    SteveNNP replied to crissyt82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Please keep recruiter names limited to PM communication. Thanks. Stevern21- Allnurses
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    Ny Hospitals For Nj Commuter

    SteveNNP replied to student_nurse06's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I think they hire new grads into critical care areas all the time. If they are anytning like my unit, you'll get anywhere from 18-28 weeks of solid orientation. Methinks they rolled critical care and...