SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    SteveNNP replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    :msk:
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    how deterimental is going RN to MSN and NOT gaining BSN on the way?

    SteveNNP replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Post Graduate Students

    They won't care about a BSN if you have your master's in nursing, as long as you have the educational documentation to prove it. All any post-master's certificate programs will care about is you...
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    NBC Nightly News story on preemies

    SteveNNP posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here's a link to tonight's NBC Nightly News story on the morbidity/mortality study results of preemies who are now children and adolescents. I wish it was longer, but I was glad someone told me about...
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    To cover or not to cover: lipids and phototherapy

    SteveNNP replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've heard of units doing that, but I've never worked anywhere that did it. We cover our TPN and insulin gtts with light-filtering bags. Lipids are changed q 24, and I wouldn't think that IL could...
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    Columbia or Yale?

    SteveNNP replied to babycatcher12's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in Columbia's traditional MSN/NNP program, and I'm happy with it so far. A lot of my friends were very dissatisfied with the ETP program, primarily due to its huge class size and disorganization....
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    neonatal ventilators

    SteveNNP replied to babyminder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unfortunately the Babylog and SLE are the last generation of vents here in the US. Many places have transitioned to newer vents like the Maquet Servo i and the EvitaXL. We still use some Babylogs here...
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    Ever have a patient comment on his lack of size?

    SteveNNP replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a Texan but heck, if I was gonna be cathed, I'd ask for a 12Fr! heh heh.... I'd be asking someone to go get one of the 3.5fr umbilical lines we use as caths in NICU.....
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    Do you allow rings of any kind in your NICU??? and other infection questions...

    SteveNNP replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We can barely get some parents to change a diaper, let alone clean the
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    Do you allow rings of any kind in your NICU??? and other infection questions...

    SteveNNP replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Usually one of the parents wash and change everything when the other parent do KMC. Your PARENTS clean isolettes? One baby actually had mold growing on her back Now that's one baby that needed to be...
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    Ever have a patient comment on his lack of size?

    SteveNNP replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Before I fled to the realm that is neonates, I was a PCT and nurse extern in ICU and a tele floor. Many times as I assisted men to the restroom, or with urinal/foley, they would make half-hearted...
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    How much is your pay?

    SteveNNP replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. The best place is to plug areas into a site like http://www.salary.com I'm not telling how much I make.... nyah
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    Migraines and the night shift

    SteveNNP replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree with Karo. If you know it's your trigger, just try to hold out for a day shift somewhere. Or go per diem, and only work
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    HELP,I have to clean my sons room today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    SteveNNP replied to proud2b1's topic in Health, Stress Management

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    Where to go after 6 months of medsurg?

    SteveNNP replied to emergencyRN757's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're still a "bedside nurse" in PACU and ER. Both are considered ICU level floors in a lot of hospitals. Both require a lot of quick patient turnover and thinking on your feet. you should definitely...
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    How many passwords?

    SteveNNP replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    4
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    it's so frustrating..

    SteveNNP replied to acerila's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Heck yeah. There's something about knowing you're with a person who was in your shoes as an RN in the trenches, plus all that added
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    Is this upsetting to anyone else?

    SteveNNP replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thread closed: Original video
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    Do you allow rings of any kind in your NICU??? and other infection questions...

    SteveNNP replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My last unit, we could wear plain bands without stones. Here, you can wear whatever. Wonder why the infection rate is
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    Flushes after IV therapy

    SteveNNP replied to NICURN04's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The best way is to ask for your unit's policy and procedure guidelines for central and peripheral line care. The policies should spell it out for each type of line, and you'll be protecting yourself...
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    OB Rotation is Hell

    SteveNNP replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow. You're a rarity. Are you in the
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    Tell me about working in hospitals in Bergen County?

    SteveNNP replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hmmmm. I don't think so. I was accepted to CU before I applied for my job. It really depends on the program you want. I chose the Neonatal NP program, which is not one of the more popular ones. The...
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    99 Balloons - Warning. You'll probably cry your eyes out.

    SteveNNP replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah, I was watching it in the living room on my laptop, and my mom starts crying just LISTENING to the story (she couldn't see the
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    it's so frustrating..

    SteveNNP replied to acerila's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here, we use our NNPs all the time. They are assigned to the DR/ORs, round on their own pts (including pre/postop cardiacs) and are always getting bugged by the residents and fellows for their advice...
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    NICU for me?

    SteveNNP replied to lmRNstudent08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What exactly do NICU nurses do? - There are a lot of recent threads answering this question. Page back through the NICU forum pages, and you'll find a lot of helpful answers. What type of schooling do...
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    Tell me about working in hospitals in Bergen County?

    SteveNNP replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm sure there are a few floors that do 8hr shifts, but the vast majority are 12h. They don't care if you're a guy or girl. Bring a license and you're