SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    Hair style

    SteveNNP replied to Galaknore's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good idea.... start with the fauxhawk and once you're in and established, toe the line by growing out a little....see what
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    Hair style

    SteveNNP replied to Galaknore's topic in Men in Nursing

    What the OP is describing sounds OK to me.... he needs to check his hospital's dress code and personal appearance policy
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    No more buretrol/burette?

    SteveNNP replied to MikeyJ's topic in Pediatric

    In my experience, buretrols only work when the staff uses them properly. I used to come into NICU and see 50-75 cc in the chamber, on an IV that was running at 1cc/hr. We then switched over to regular...
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    SteveNNP replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    Exactly. Are you an RN? If so, you are perfectly within your rights to expect your coworkers to delegate to the aides on the floor. You are not the heavy lifter simply because you are the only guy...
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    Hair style

    SteveNNP replied to Galaknore's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ladies, (Gents, too) please keep your discussions professional and civil. No personal attacks will be tolerated on this forum. Thanks. Stevern21- Allnurses Mod...
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    Looking for school's

    SteveNNP replied to Nc_lad's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am not aware of any accredited "good" schools that admit students without the ACT or SAT entrance
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    Male Nurse Mentor

    SteveNNP replied to jst81161's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It is.... however the OP may have posted it on another forum, and a mod moved the thread
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    UIC GEP - adding neonatology speciality??

    SteveNNP replied to mommy2three2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If the admissions counselors did not have a timetable, it's unlikely anyone here does.... you can always add an NNP post-masters certificate, or seek out direct-entry programs that do have NNP tracks...
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    Have you ever...

    SteveNNP replied to alcrab01's topic in Nursing Humor

    I always blame it on the oscillator vent, or the "dirty diaper" I just threw in the trash....hey, when you can't get a moment's privacy, what are you supposed to do?
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    Anyone pay cash for NP school?

    SteveNNP replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It depends. This is the first unionized facility I've worked for. The rest seem to max out at around $3000-$4000 and require a post-grad service commitment. The nice thing is that there is a clause in...
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    stuff to buy for nursing school?

    SteveNNP replied to risly438's topic in Men in Nursing

    My recommendation would be to get a good laptop (I'm permanently attached to my MacBook) to take to class, or even the local Starbucks to get some studying done... I also would recommend finding a...
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    honestly!

    SteveNNP replied to 2bManNurse1017's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow, Mike, what an inspiring story. I'm glad you made it all the way through, and hope you really love your new career as an RN. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made, but in the long run, they're...
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    Syringe Pumps and pressure monitoring

    SteveNNP replied to WineCountryRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my last unit, all our syringe pump tubing had a built in pressure disc which was inserted in the module. Not all tubing has this disc. So it depends on which tubing your unit stocks. No disc = no...
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    Seton Hall Accel BSN--Still Viable??

    SteveNNP replied to JerseyGuy's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    They will need a master's certificate in whatever specialty they choose to become an NP. CNL does not equal
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    Volunteer/Shadow experience in the NICU

    SteveNNP replied to klama78's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    *Most* units do not allow volunteers to do hands on care, however there are some that have special volunteer "cuddlers" that come specifically to hold and play with the older babies. As far as...
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    Where would an Air Force or Navy Neonatal NP end up?

    SteveNNP posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm curious, since I'll be graduating next year with my MSN/NNP, and considered trying out the AF or Navy. I haven't gotten very far with a nursing recruiter. (Apparently they don't deal with NNPs...
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    your PICU scrubs

    SteveNNP replied to Ginyer's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Our PICU colors were blood-red and white.... actually looked better than they
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    Student loans?

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

    I believe they have a list online of critical need facilities. 4/4 of the nurses I work with applied and got
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    Nursing; Single Mother; are all nursing jobs 12 hr shifts?

    SteveNNP replied to kristyj's topic in General Nursing

    Plenty of doctor's offices have 9-5
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    Anyone work travel in NYC?

    SteveNNP replied to CleioRN's topic in Travel

    NY Pres deals exclusively with Cross Country. The travelers in my unit now each got around $2200/mo stipends or really nice apts in midtown. I've never heard of parking being an option. Besides. You...
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    Can't sleep at nights

    SteveNNP replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was the same way as a new nurse. There's so much you're absorbing and learning (by trial and error) as a new grad, that you take it home with you. Your brain takes advantage of you, and your mind...
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    Syringe Pumps and pressure monitoring

    SteveNNP replied to WineCountryRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not sure. All new Alaris pumps can use the syringe modules, but I don't see why you'd use them in adult populations. The adult/peds PCA module is it's own thing.... I would say it is used only in...
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    Roll Call

    SteveNNP replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    What, no beer or chicken wings?? Congrats on officially becoming an
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    Anyone pay cash for NP school?

    SteveNNP replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know.... thankfully my hospital system only requires 6 months of continued employment from the day I receive each reimbursement check. Eg.. I get paid Jan 1st, I can't quit until June 1st. Luckily...
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    Sensitive Subject: D&E in OR

    SteveNNP replied to FlyOR's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks everyone, for keeping this a peaceful, yet thought-provoking thread on a polarizing