SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    2 Classes down and on the Waiting List!

    SteveNNP replied to leonidasrex2's topic in Men in Nursing

    It also helps your concentration and studying when you are paying out your hard-earned money for those classes. There's something intrinsically wrong about not showing up to a class you paid
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    Do men have priority when considered for Nursing School?

    SteveNNP replied to playbanjogood's topic in Men in Nursing

    Or a surgeon..... those guys need some meds and some
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    Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

    SteveNNP replied to Brian 77's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I hear you......:smilecoffeecup: I'm currently in grad school, and have so far avoided accumulating any debt. (just paid off my undergrad loans last month) But...in order to do that, I work FT...
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    No consideration for gay patients

    SteveNNP replied to eric2123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There was an interesting article about just that in this month's Advance for
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    Delivery Hospital vs Children's Hospital

    SteveNNP replied to Krystljoy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a Children's hospital, and all the deliveries that need to have a NICU team present, the NP or fellow attends. I haven't seen a delivery since I left my last job this past June. I worked for...
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    Guys: How do you handle the female aggressiveness/possessiveness

    SteveNNP replied to lpnguy26's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's why they call it the "dirty" utility room...
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    Need IV Access/Phelobotomy Classes

    SteveNNP replied to tutored's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Not sure about Cabrini.... I know a few of Lenox Hill's smaller sister hospitals have closed recently. I work for NY Presbyterian. I applied last Feb, and was hired in March. NYP's hospitals in NYC...
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    New Guy / OR questions

    SteveNNP replied to ib4au's topic in Men in Nursing

    I used to make fun of my dentist's "nurse shoes" all the time....then had to wear even uglier shoes myself in nursing
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    Is Trinitas School Of Nursing

    SteveNNP replied to RN20102010's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Click on the member's name that you want to PM, and click on "private
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    Need IV Access/Phelobotomy Classes

    SteveNNP replied to tutored's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Don't waste your money. Any hospital that will hire and orient you will also pay for you to attend IV classes, etc. There's no point of having that training now, when you won't get to use it until...
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    The good and the not so good

    SteveNNP replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    When responding with actual names of professors, please use the PM option.... Thanks Stevern21 - Allnurses
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    Humalog IV?

    SteveNNP replied to CritterLover's topic in General Nursing

    All I've ever heard is that the only type of insulin that can be given IV is regular humulin/novolin insulin. I worked PICU, and we'd use Humulin insulin gtts and cover with either humalog or more...
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    Looking for advice.

    SteveNNP replied to Time4Change's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. Wait it out and start your ADN next Sept. Try and see if you can knock out some prerequisite or core classes in the meantime, in order to decompress your workload later. You're NOT too old to...
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    Nursing school friends = regular friends?

    SteveNNP replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I spent 4 years with my 27 classmates. (there were more, but they dropped out/failed) I developed close relationships with the people I spent 8 hours a day, 5 days a week with. Even though I've moved...
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    Bad Night at work

    SteveNNP replied to HididiScribbler's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We all need to step outside and take a deep breath sometimes. Just remind yourself of the excellent care you were able to give the baby and his family.
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    when can nurses touch ventilators

    SteveNNP replied to koleaga's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on your facility. In my NICU, we have 2 RTs for upwards of 78 babies. Nurses can and do adjust PIP, fio2, rate, etc....as long as we have an
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    Checking Gastric Residuals in NICU

    SteveNNP replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    mmmmmm......
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    SteveNNP replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    yup...it's when someone bends over, and you see the triangle of thong fabric stick up over the back of their waistband.... I know this A: because I have a lot of sisters, B: Nurses do a lot of bending...
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    Checking Gastric Residuals in NICU

    SteveNNP replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Psi is most important when pushing meds through an extremely small lumen, such as in a PICC, so you don't rupture the delicate catheter . With an OG/NGT, the lumen is larger, the plastic thicker and...
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    A good read

    SteveNNP replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I read it a few years ago.... it was interesting to read, especially how different the practices were even in the
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    How many years does it take to become a Neonatal N and what degree is required?

    SteveNNP replied to gymnagirl44's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    True, to a point.... NNPs can sit for their certification/credential exam through the NCC credentialing and certification group. Individual states have different requirements as to when NNPs must be...
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    How many years does it take to become a Neonatal N and what degree is required?

    SteveNNP replied to gymnagirl44's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OK.... to set the record straight, you need to get a Bachelor's degree in nursing, then get a job as a neonatal ICU nurse in a level III nursery for at least a year. Then you can begin applying to...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    SteveNNP replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Or "tramp-stamp" and "whale-tail" when they bend
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    (vent) Group projects

    SteveNNP replied to SoloWytch's topic in General Students

    I HATE group projects right now. It was diferent in undergrad, when it was easier to get together, and you knew all the people you could work with. Here in grad school everyone works outside of class,...
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    Neonatal NP info?

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

    What Eric said..... finish your BSN, if an NNP is still what you want, get a job once you graduate in a level III NICU for at least 2 years to gain some experience. (MOST NNP schools require at least...