SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    SteveNNP replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I do that all the time, too!! We call them our "social
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    hands on care schedules in your unit

    SteveNNP replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So for those of you who have no set schedules, how do you determine whether your baby is receiving the correct TFL/caloric intake? And does your management/policy back you up on
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    Phenobarb dosing

    SteveNNP replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would walk over and ask him/her what they want you to do. Phenobarb is one of those drugs you have to be careful with. They'll probably say to just give the new maintenance dose on schedule...
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    Do NPs work only 5 days a week?

    SteveNNP replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The NPs I work with work the same 13 shifts a month I do.... 12
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    Night Shifters: Do you sleep?

    SteveNNP replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, I should be able to do whatever I want for the one hour of unpaid break time I am "entitled to." Just because you are not super busy every minute of night shift, and choose to take a break does...
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    Arterial Line Extravasation

    SteveNNP replied to rnseb65's topic in MICU, SICU

    We used to use papaverine in all our arterial lines in the last NICU I worked in, and it really worked well to keep those tiny arteries from clamping down. I belive we used 60 mg per 500ml 1/2NS....
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    My two least favorite words

    SteveNNP replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    "VIP
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    Night Shifters: Do you sleep?

    SteveNNP replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked nights for 3 + years. At my current job, RNs are entitled to 2 -15min breaks, and an unpaid hour for a meal. On nights we take our 30 min meal break, and then do what we want for our...
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    hands on care schedules in your unit

    SteveNNP replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My last unit had 8-11-2-5 and 9-12-3-6 kids. Assignments were made so RNs had a mix of patients. We had some 8-12-4 and 9-1-5 older babies too. It definitely spread the workload out over the shift...
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    need to ask a question? why can't men do obs and gyny?

    SteveNNP replied to RNGB's topic in Men in Nursing

    Please refer to this current, extensive thread.... https://allnurses.com/forums/f212/should-male-nurses-work-ob-floor-264411.html SteveRN21- Allnurses
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    New Grad & No one will hire me

    SteveNNP replied to cmh25's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm surprised that NYP is saying they don't hire new grads. My manager just hired another 5.... and I'm orienting
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    What to study for the RNC?

    SteveNNP replied to nicurooroo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I used the study guide for T Verklan's Core Curriculum for Neonatal Nursing book. I took it chapter by chapter and made sure I knew the answers and rationales to all the questions. I though the RNC...
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    What was the WORST thing a patient has been brought to ER for?

    SteveNNP posted a topic in Emergency

    Let's have some stories about those traumas that you talk about for days in you
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    Should I take the plunge?

    SteveNNP replied to EMT-P to RN?'s topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm not a firefighter or paramedic, but here's my I think as a paramedic for 25 years, you would bring a LOT to the table as an ER or flight RN. While nursing has its benefits and drawbacks, it could...
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    Concerning Neonatal NP -- I would love to hear your experience

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

    David's correct. There is only one NNP certification/credential here in the U.S. through NCC. That's not to say you couldn't do non-acute or outpatient care, but you are still limited to the 0-2 age...
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    Jcaho

    SteveNNP replied to TraciRN's topic in General Nursing

    JCAHO does not announce visits. My hospital, and the last one I worked in had to be prepared for a visit anytime during the year. My understanding is that Medicare/Medicaid will not pay for care at an...
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    Concerning Neonatal NP -- I would love to hear your experience

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

    They learned on the job. Ours had peds experience, but had a VERY steep learning curve when she started, compared to the NNPs that had years of NICU experience to begin with... Weining, I am not sure...
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    Concerning Neonatal NP -- I would love to hear your experience

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

    Yes, we have one PA, and one is in orientation. Their role is exactly the same as the NNPs and house
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    Hardest things to deal with in NICU...

    SteveNNP replied to RN2B73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I also think the hardest thing for me as a NICU nurse is it always seeming that the sickest kids always belong to the nicest, first-time parents. Case in point: my last primary was a beautiful term...
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    Hey Elizabells!

    SteveNNP replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You suck. Who am I going to gossip with
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    Concerning Neonatal NP -- I would love to hear your experience

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

    Hi, and welcome to AN! Unfortunately, there are only a few practicing NNP's on this forum, which is not surprising considering the number of NNPs in practice! I am currently working on my MSN-NNP...
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    How short-staffed is short staffed?????

    SteveNNP replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We are a "58 bed" NICU with an ADC of 75-78. We should be staffing at 36-38 RNs per shift, but usually get 28-30. God forbid we get a couple of postop open hearts or an ECMO
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    Staph Infection

    SteveNNP replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    You have staph growing on your skin right now. When you become immunocompromised you can become seriously infected. Wash your hands, stay healthy, and limit contact with sick individuals. Also cover...
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    Asian Student in the South

    SteveNNP replied to getinfall's topic in Men in Nursing

    The town I lived in had a huge Thai and Cambodian
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    Making ends meet in NYC

    SteveNNP replied to njxcrush18's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm sharing a 2 BR apt in Manhattan for $900/mo including utilities. I gave up complete privacy for an affordable apt. I get $12,000 a year tuition reimbursement for grad school. I take the subway...