SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    Do you use Biosensors from Vital Care Products?

    SteveNNP replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HATED THEM! HATED THEM! We used them for about a year on my last unit. They take FOREVER to prime, they require extra tubing, extra fluid bags, and you end up with a bulky syringe next to the...
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    Do you swab for MRSA upon admission?

    SteveNNP replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What Elizabells said..... my last unit swabbed all admissions, and caught quite a few CAMRSA cases before we got blamed for it. We also used to swab colostrum, because we had a few cases of the baby...
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    Jersey Shore University Medical Center or Community medical center?

    SteveNNP replied to Natik79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I worked Tele at Riverview (sister hospital) and really liked the nurse-positive attitude that they had, as well as actually EARNING their Magnet status. I can't speak to either of your facilities...
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    Cobedding.

    SteveNNP replied to Preemienurse23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I never understood that. If you cobed from the start, infection control shouldn't be an issue. They both came out the same
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    SteveNNP replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Or how about those feisty little ones who throw a tantrum when you change their diaper. You'd think you were pinching them or something. As soon as you try to get the velcro secured, the little foot...
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    for you beachie types

    SteveNNP replied to yuppiemichael's topic in General Nursing

    How about MUSC in
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    Would you marry a female MD?

    SteveNNP replied to cgun101's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't see where it would be a problem....except helping pay back her $300k in
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    SteveNNP replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where do these guys get these
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    for you beachie types

    SteveNNP replied to yuppiemichael's topic in General Nursing

    Riverview Medical Center, and Jersey Shore University Medical center are a few miles from the ocean, and rents are relatively reasonable. http://www.meridianhealth.com I work at NY Presbyterian,...
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    New Grad in CA needs Advice

    SteveNNP replied to NewGrad08CA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i read about alot of the NICU nurses over on that forum and how burnt out they are, how depressed they are, etc....it's really pathetic to think about. i'm not about to turn into a psych case working...
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    what shoes do you wear...

    SteveNNP replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just remember that an expensive pair of shoes can make your feet hurt just as much as a cheap pair....make sure to TRY THEM ON no matter
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    RNC vs CCRN

    SteveNNP replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They are merely two different certification agencies. CCRN costs more and requires more CEUs. I believe the knowledge base and question types are relatively similar. My hospital only pays for one...
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    Help with paper

    SteveNNP replied to MarieFutureRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Or maybe examine the way married parents cope with the illness/prematurity and hospital course of their baby in NICU. (eg, altered communication, anticipatory grieveing,
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    Study abroad?

    SteveNNP replied to babiesRmylife's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you are a union hospital, or have a policy for leaves of absence, you can leave with your job position on hold (1 year for my hosp) while still getting health benefits for 3 mos. You don't get...
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    lpn's in nicu

    SteveNNP replied to nurseryt's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have one LPN where I work, but she works as more of a tech, doing audits, stocking, etc. They phased out LPNs at my hospital, but the unit managed to keep her, because she had worked on the unit...
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    New Grad in CA needs Advice

    SteveNNP replied to NewGrad08CA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    what i dislike about Urgent Care: too many illegal immigrants seeking free services who can't afford to go to a real ER. you're limited in the type of patients you see (you don't see real trauma, like...
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    Help! I want to work in NICU, but can't get hired!

    SteveNNP replied to ladyloca45's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When filling out an online/paper application, I would simply enter "resume available upon request," and be ready to explain once you've gotten in the office
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    New Grad in CA needs Advice

    SteveNNP replied to NewGrad08CA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like your overall issues with nursing in general include malfunctioning equipment, talking with patients, caring for the un/underinsured, wasting time with infection control measures,...
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    CCRN-Neonatal CCRN Exam

    SteveNNP replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'll probally try the RNC as I like the intials better! Kitty, you're so
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    I only have two hands

    SteveNNP replied to NebraskaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A human pincushion..... or tenderized
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    Saddest I've ever been at work

    SteveNNP replied to joeb1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for sharing your feelings.... sometimes we just need to get things like that off our chests.... many days we get to witness the awesome miracle of birth, and some we leave behind parents with...
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    Were You a Nursing Assistant

    SteveNNP replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    1. Yes 2. Working as a CNA I didn't get an idea of nursing, but as a patient care tech I did. (Working in the
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    I only have two hands

    SteveNNP replied to NebraskaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At that point, the docs should have called in peds surgery to put in a broviac, or done a cutdown with pain meds.
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    How Many Times Did You Apply to Nursing School

    SteveNNP replied to wannabenursi's topic in General Nursing

    BSN - 1 app, accepted. GPA 3.8 MSN (Ivy League) - 1 app, accepted. GPA
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    breech presentation complications

    SteveNNP replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah, I doubt anyone's cervix is THAT