SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    has anyone attended columbia university

    SteveNNP replied to tryingtobecome's topic in New York Nursing

    Bingo. Columbia does NOT have an undergraduate nursing program. They have a ETP (entry to practice) program for people with a science-related bachelors degree. You end up with a MSN when you're done....
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    ICU nurses and Nurses at NY presby

    SteveNNP replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in New York Nursing

    There is no more hiring freeze, but all MSCHONY positions now seem to require at least 1 year of
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    Jobs in N.New Jersey

    SteveNNP replied to fawnsternurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You'll probably have to look in NYC for a travel position. NJ jobs are becoming few and far between. I haven't been able to find a per-diem job for a year
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    some younger male nurses.....

    SteveNNP replied to junebride's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ha! So true. Every day-shift nurse knows that THEY are the only real nurses in the unit, and roll their eyes and thank God that you managed to keep "their" patients alive until they got there to fix...
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    want to work intermediate care NICU

    SteveNNP replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I swear I'm going to invent a butt-patting mechanized hand that attaches to the crib rail.... I could be rich one day from that
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    Acuity and Ratio

    SteveNNP replied to discobunni's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    From the data I've heard lately, most trials in progress and newly completed are all saying that the INSURE method is becoming the gold standard for all preemies. Intubate Surfactant Extubate ....to...
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    Syringe Pumps and pressure monitoring

    SteveNNP replied to WineCountryRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Or some genius resident ordered the Dopa, Dobut and PGE at all different
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    Cleft palate & lip

    SteveNNP replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most NCPAP manufacturers make a nasal mask that works with existing CPAP drivers. You may not have to rig anything up if you can get one... I KNOW Infant Flow makes
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    PNP vs. NNP

    SteveNNP replied to joeb1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey.... Basically the PNP cares for a full scope of pediatric patients, usualy ages 0-18. They can work in both outpatient and inpatient, acute and chronic areas. NNP's scope is limited to 0-2 yrs of...
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    want to work intermediate care NICU

    SteveNNP replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    For me, there's nothing more physically exhausting than trying to coax 3 sucky babies to eat every 3 hours around the clock..... They're always screaming, then go to sleep as soon as you stuff a...
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    want to work intermediate care NICU

    SteveNNP replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just let the charge nurses (or whoever makes the assignments) that you like to work the intermediate side better. I'm sure there are many nurses who would rather work only the intensive side. (Myself...
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    Off Orientation...

    SteveNNP replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You are not alone....ever..... any charge nurse worth their salt isn't going to let you drown as a new nurse. You will always have a buddy close by and a group of people have your back. The nice thing...
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    Codes: Can we administer code meds without MD present?

    SteveNNP replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow this is an OLD thread! Like Kate said, in the event there wasn't an MD/NNP already in the unit, I would have called already if a kid was crumping, and they'd be on their way. Otherwise, NRP kicks...
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    heavy lifting

    SteveNNP replied to nads786's topic in Men in Nursing

    The problem with back braces is that if worn too much, your back and abdominal muscles atrophy....predisposing you to more
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    NEW NURSE! need a referral :)

    SteveNNP replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in New York Nursing

    Not sure what you mean by "submitting a nurse referral"..... I work at NY Pres, and like it pretty well. The benefits and pay are top-notch. What specialty are you interested in? Most departments are...
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    Pulmonary HTN

    SteveNNP replied to Mimsy909's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here are a couple of sites with parent-level info. Unfortunately PPHN is something, even if treated, can return with a vengeance. Any stress can send them back into a hypertensive crisis. We see it...
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    Formula Prep

    SteveNNP replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    4 hours regardless of EBM, fortifier, formula,
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    New NICU RN here!

    SteveNNP replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :anpom:
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    Formula Prep

    SteveNNP replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I go by what it says on the formula bottle. "Good for one hour after opening at room temp." I always throw away what I don't use with each feed. The formula's
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    Cleft palate & lip

    SteveNNP replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've seen one or two a year.... they usually wait until 3-12 months old to start repairing them. depends on the level of severity, and whether it's just a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both, or if...
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    How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    SteveNNP replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a pt named Maximilian....Max for short... I thought it was the coolest name
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    Cleft palate & lip

    SteveNNP replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If he has a patent left nare (even if it's small) he might be ok with a nasal
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    question about 4th of July pay (holiday pay)

    SteveNNP replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your individual hospital. The last place I worked, we got double time for hours worked from 00:01-23:59 on the holiday. Here we get time and a
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    New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    SteveNNP replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks to the nursing shortage, and many excellent new grad orientation programs, the "year of med surg" requirement is no longer necessary. While med surg is a great place to hone your time...
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    ICU vs ER

    SteveNNP replied to silentRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've worked both. It really depends. If you are the guy who likes to fix 'em and never see them again, (except for frequent flyers) ER is for you. That being said, you don't get to see all the...