SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    How to become a nurse practitioner

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

    I find it ironic that a direct-entry MS/CNL exists at all. If the goal of the program is to produce a nurse clinician that is an expert in their field and provide support to other nursing staff, HOW...
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    Liver Transplant

    SteveNNP replied to johan john's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What BittyBabyGrower said.... I've only seen a few evals done, and none qualified. The evals I've seen were for an invasive hepatic hemangioma, and hepatic failure due to extended
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    Blood Pressure drop on HFOV?

    SteveNNP replied to awhite0424's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    With HFOV, infants can require (and safely get) higher mean airway pressures, which by increasing intrathoracic pressure can decrease venous return and subsequently, cardiac output. If a baby is sick...
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    Columbia University ETP 2008

    SteveNNP replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    OK. Now that we've given everyone time to cool off, we can now reopen the thread. I know how excited a lot of you are, and you've probably started orientation/classes already. We're starting out with...
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    Any advice for a new male nurse ?

    SteveNNP replied to ssjonathan's topic in Men in Nursing

    All of the above. Don't get involved in the cliques, gossip or backstabbing. Go in with an open mind and be prepared to learn the "real world" way of doing things. Work on your time management while...
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    Male Peds Nurses

    SteveNNP replied to MalePedsRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Here's a thread I started a while back that might help you.... https://allnurses.com/forums/f213/curious-any-you-guys-considering-peds-picu-nicu-204658.html Personally I gravitated toward...
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    So Much For Nursing Shortage!!!!!!!!!!

    SteveNNP replied to mina123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Seeing how hard for you guys it is in NJ to get a job makes me really thankful that I've got a good one
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    Preparing for Career Change, Please Advice

    SteveNNP replied to JamesStacy's topic in Men in Nursing

    My advice is to go for your ADN/ASN first. (see below) Most places pay the same for associates prepared nurses as BSN prepared RNs. This will guarantee you a steady job after you graduate while you...
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    NNP do I really want to?

    SteveNNP replied to paris6's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My advice to you is to get your RN license and get into a NICU before worrying about getting your NNP. While it's a good idea to think ahead, you need to focus on one step at a time. Many people...
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    How long for license??

    SteveNNP replied to elizabells's topic in New York Nursing

    Go for
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    How long for license??

    SteveNNP replied to elizabells's topic in New York Nursing

    Nope, she graduated May 2006 and started working as an RN in August
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    Describe an average day at your hospital

    SteveNNP replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ha! And I thought I was the only one!! Good thing I take the train now.... I've had dreams of driving into a tree on the way home from
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    Blacklisted!!!

    SteveNNP replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    StanleyRW, you're awesome! I love the self-moderation! PUT me out of a "job!!!" To the OP: Why not have the new place of employment contact your manager directly, r/t HR? (unless of course that bridge...
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    PICC line certification

    SteveNNP replied to dopeyrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If by IV certified you mean "checked off" on IV's during orientation, then yes. Otherwise you don't need any additional IV training before PICC training. It does help that you are skilled in...
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    Medical marvel: Baby Macie Hope was born twice

    SteveNNP replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've done a few EXIT procedures here, but that was for neck/tracheal masses, not a spinal
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    will dwi conviction effect my getting liscense?

    SteveNNP replied to boots0890's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Here is a site at which you can search for a nursing attorney. http://www.taana.org/ Unfortunately it is not within the scope of this site to recommend a particular attorney. We wish you the
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    VENT: My Frustrating 1st ACNP Job

    SteveNNP replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm glad this finally seems to be over for you Daisy!!! It's sure been a rollercoaster
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    Blacklisted!!!

    SteveNNP replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    Perhaps you could give us an example of the blacklisting you are asking
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    Morphine Administration of very small doses

    SteveNNP replied to dance45's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We mainly use fentanyl here, so the amounts are usually slightly higher, but I draw up the med to the 0.05 mark, or whatever, and then draw up enough NS to make 0.5cc TV. The amount of drug in the...
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    a case of NEC

    SteveNNP replied to lvnurs9's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A head ultrasound needs to be done to R/O bleeding. How are his fontanelles? Pupils? He could have a mild-moderate case of DIC, or even fungal sepsis, which could explain the platelet destruction. Is...
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    Crazy hours

    SteveNNP replied to mslinzyann's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You don't only have to work nights, although new nurses usually end up doing some time on nights before moving to days when their turn comes up. I have worked nights for so long that I am used to it....
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    CPAP positioning

    SteveNNP replied to SmileyGirl :o)'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I HATE CPAP. Give me back the Vapotherms we had at my last
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    Shoes

    SteveNNP replied to Lilloman's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are a few male-specific threads about shoes under the Nursing Shoes forum. (Main forums
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    NP student needs clinical site in Women's health

    SteveNNP replied to Ryan508's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe you can get some time in a larger ER assisting with SANE and OB/GYN
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    Funny Names

    SteveNNP replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Snicker, snicker......