SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    Funny NICU Video

    SteveNNP replied to mybabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's pretty hilarious, especially if you've ever been subjected to MTV "Cribs" programming on
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    Nursing School Reimbursement

    SteveNNP replied to bbelcher's topic in General Nursing

    Here at NY Presbyterian, full-time nurses can get $10,000+ tuition reimbursement (while in school, NOT after graduation) after 6 mos employment. You agree to stay employed for 6 mos after each tuition...
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    trach+ spit fistula/esophagostomy?

    SteveNNP replied to LilPeanut's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hmmmm. I've never had a kid with both. No help from me,
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    Ok guys, I'm taking the plunge!

    SteveNNP replied to mummer43's topic in Men in Nursing

    Check out his post 2 posts
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    What would you do if you were to quit nursing?

    SteveNNP replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably go to a culinary arts
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    Area of hospital - least patient lifting & moving?

    SteveNNP replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe IV team would work for you, if you are skilled in that
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    How are travelers oriented/viewed in your unit?

    SteveNNP replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've only worked here for 8 months, but from what I am told, we haven't used travelers for years, up 'til now. We currently have 4 for our ADC 70 unit. They were given computer charting orientation...
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    Do men have priority when considered for Nursing School?

    SteveNNP replied to playbanjogood's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would wait and see if you get accepted. If not, apply to another school. Men are not given priority unless the school needs to fill a minority quota, and men are considered a minority there. Your...
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    birth control and pap HELP SCARED

    SteveNNP replied to 4x4country's topic in General Nursing

    You had me running at
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    interview shoes

    SteveNNP replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's a bowler hat, you uncultured
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    EKG on female patients

    SteveNNP replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    nope..... because you have to basically place 75% of the leads where the bra
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    birth control and pap HELP SCARED

    SteveNNP replied to 4x4country's topic in General Nursing

    Whooh.... stumbled into this thread, and running right out
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    Did Not Achieve Magnet Status

    SteveNNP replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for 2 years in a Magnet facility, and have to say that they deserved it. The entire hospital operation was nurse-driven, management really supported the nurses, and there were several...
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    Withdrawal

    SteveNNP replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would bet that methadone would be a MUCH better weaning plan for this kid. Methadone is pretty long-acting and heavy duty, especially when you've been swimming in it for 9 mos. We're able to...
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    Overstimulated

    SteveNNP replied to NebraskaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hear you. I've had a critical patient on HFOV for the last 3 nights, and have worked my tail off. PLUS I had an additional new naughty 29 weeker on triple photo who almost bought himself an exchange...
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    I love the NICU

    SteveNNP replied to NeuroNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Up until last month our IV pumps were heavier than most of our pts. Now we have new lightweight
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    Mandatory Overtime

    SteveNNP replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    At my last job, each unit was "autonomous" meaning you didn't have to float, and you had to staff your own unit on your own..... So we were required to sign up for 1-3 call shifts in a 6 week schedule...
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    When should an infusion pump indicate an alarm

    SteveNNP replied to djmac's topic in General Nursing

    that's why most pumps will tell you on the screen to "unclamp secondary line and hit start." There's no way to sense it unless it's running through a
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    How to approach my manager??

    SteveNNP replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I would simply speak to her about your desire to move to day shift. She should't have a problem with you....all she can say is yes or no. If she says no, start putting in applications elsewhere. Then...
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    Withdrawal

    SteveNNP replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Or a bath sometimes wears them out to the point of sleeping for a few
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    Can a patient purposefully become febrile?

    SteveNNP replied to GermPhobe's topic in General Nursing

    Are you doing oral temps? Is it possible he's drinking something hot before you take it? Or maybe he's
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    Two questions....

    SteveNNP replied to PrudenceNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same here.... D12.5% for peripherals, D10% for UACs, and D25% for central lines. I've only used a blood warmer for a double-volume exchange transfusion, since we ended up using 400 ccs of blood....
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    Why isolette covers?

    SteveNNP replied to grlgid's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Like the above posters stated, it blocks any extra light, noise and
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    EKG on female patients

    SteveNNP replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There was always the LOLINAD (little old lady in no apparent distress) with no teeth who'd whip up her top and tell me to have at
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    Best-smelling liquid meds!

    SteveNNP replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    You bet...... we use it all the time when we take our bigger non-vented kids down for an MRI....Doesn't always work so