SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    I NEED something to wear.

    SteveNNP replied to chanpaal15's topic in Men in Nursing

    Most men I know and work with would not be interested in creating a market for silky embroidered scrubs for men. That's probably why they don't exist. What about picking up some paramedic-type pants...
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SteveNNP replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not necessarily. Those who do not pay taxes, or qualify for near 100% refunds will not be contributing into the aggregate UHC fund. Seniors who contributed to Medicaid (and use it) do not pay income...
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    I NEED something to wear.

    SteveNNP replied to chanpaal15's topic in Men in Nursing

    So no solids or prints? What did you have in mind? A lot of guys like either the Landau for Men collection, or Aviator Scrubs. I either wear the hospital blues (comfy and free) or
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    things friends/neighbors have asked you "because you are a nurse"

    SteveNNP replied to aloevera's topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing student, was somewhat of a celebrity on my all-male dorm hall. Guys would show up, wondering what this rash was, with broken ankles, bruises, questionable discharge, etc... I finally had...
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    Any previous L&D nurses move to NICU?

    SteveNNP replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If high-volume, high-acuity is not your cup of tea, well-baby, and level III NICU probably aren't for you. Look into a Level II nursery in your
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SteveNNP replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks. I can't tell you how many children I've primaried for months that I had to see go into foster care, or worse, back into a non-recovered mom's custody, only to see him come back into the ER,...
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    What equipment and Medical Software (PDA) should I have for the NICU?

    SteveNNP replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There are several free Palm-based tools that I use, including drip calculators and ABG interpreters. Just search Palm.com for free
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    What terms do nurses use to say the baby is trying to die?

    SteveNNP replied to Olivereindeer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    DFO - Done Fell Out. (strictly southern term) Tore up from the floor
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    Malpractice Insurance for NP clinicals

    SteveNNP replied to BCgradnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My school requires RN liability insurance (I use NSO), and the school provides the student NNP rider policy. You may want to check with your advisor before buying a policy, as they can be expensive...
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SteveNNP replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This has to be the third or fourth post in which someone has quoted a blurb from one of my long posts and followed it with a statement like: "So that means you MUST believe that __________" - Don't...
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    How many patients per day in US?

    SteveNNP replied to vrgh2008's topic in General Nursing

    I work Neonatal ICU, and care for 1-4 pts per shift depending on
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    Scared of needlesticks?

    SteveNNP replied to neutrophilicRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    To be honest, I never thought of it until I was in NS. I was working as a tech, drawing a blood cx with a butterfly needle, when the patient became agitated and jerked their arm away. The needle...
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    Researching NICU's, how to find for job search?

    SteveNNP replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know you mentioned relocation assistance. When I was hired at Spartanburg Regional, they gave me $2500 for relocating, and a $2500 sign-on bonus ($1500 at hire, $1000 at 1 yr) They also paid for my...
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    Sex and Nursing School

    SteveNNP replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    Dude.... not
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    Researching NICU's, how to find for job search?

    SteveNNP replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A level IIIb does everything except complex surgery, cardiacs and ECMO. IIIc is the highest level, and does cardiacs, ECMO and all surgeries. MOST Level III NICUs are IIIb's. You'll find that most...
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    Combined NNP/PNP programs

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

    Makes sense. I am not aware of PNP programs that have any sort of extended rotation through a NICU. Maybe a PNP can explain better. Like I said, I'm sure there are units that DO hire PNPs. They hired...
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    turned into the boards what now?

    SteveNNP replied to Buckyxj's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest thing to take away from this, once it's over, is that NO employer ever has your back. Get yourself a good malpractice insurance policy if you don't have one
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    Researching NICU's, how to find for job search?

    SteveNNP replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked at Spartanburg Regional (Level IIIb) for 2 years as a new grad. It's in Spartanburg SC. http://www.srhs.com The manager is great, the staff is great, the orientation is great, and the unit is...
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SteveNNP replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    that's the problem. there's so much fraud and waste of taxpayer funding in medicaid. imho, giving the government more control in this area is a bad
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    Difficult Decision Re: Stagnant Job.

    SteveNNP replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you need a refresher..... I would personally stick with your job that pays well enough, and allows the flexibility you need for school. I do believe however that a solid set of nursing...
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    NJ board nightmare, any advice?

    SteveNNP replied to finally new nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, any Jersey Boy knows it's pronounced "D'Jeet"...... Ok, I'm done hijacking this poor OPs thread....
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    Tomorrow is my first day!!!

    SteveNNP replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Hope it all went well Loco!! It's been neat seeing you grow over the years on this
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    pregnancy and night shift

    SteveNNP replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Another side to the issue is that many nurses I have worked with have had a very hard time getting pregnant while working night shift. It's not even that they aren't "home" at night. It does...
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    new grads of direct entry programs: are you paid as an NP or an entry level nurse?

    SteveNNP replied to chickpea25's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I work for a union hospital in NYC. As an MSN/NP you would be paid at a higher base salary, but you would miss out on experience-based differentials which are around $1200 per year of experience/yr....
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    NJ board nightmare, any advice?

    SteveNNP replied to finally new nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, you are neither claimed by North, Central, South, and the Jersey Shore. Who would've though we could both hate and love a state so much. At least you don't have to deal with Bennys....