SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    Army Nurse Corp

    SteveNNP replied to Jershar's topic in Government, Military

    Moving to Military Nursing forum for more
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    I love the NICU

    SteveNNP replied to NeuroNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Glad you had such a great experience in NICU, and got to see what really goes on there.....Adults will be over before you know it. In the meantime, have fun with big people and big messes....
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    Tips for R.N. thinking about going NICU

    SteveNNP replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I went from NICU to ER and ran back to NICU, so I'm no help..... Just find a good unit that will give you a 12+ week orientation to learn NICU from the ground
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    EKG on female patients

    SteveNNP replied to bill4745's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When I was back the adult world, I would pull their gown up under the blanket to just under their bust and push their arm leads through the neckhole and connect. Then I would pull the neckline down...
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    Got Laid Off... Good time to Start in the Med Field... But WHERE???

    SteveNNP replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    What Dave said... See if there's a hospital that's willing to put you through a Patient Care Tech program. Otherwise, you still get to see a LOT as a unit assistant (secretary), especially in places...
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    NJNSA Convention in Atlantic City, NJ

    SteveNNP replied to Yendis's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Bring your resumes, and memorize a list of questions to ask the recruiter, such as benefits, time off, tuition reimbursement, relocation bonuses, etc. Use this as time to network with as many...
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    NICU nurses floating to PICU

    SteveNNP replied to bubbly's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I voluntarily crosstrained to PICU at my last job, just to get a feel for the "other side." We get pretty darn comfortable with our set of NICU drugs, procedures and such. I can resuscitate the heck...
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    Cardiac Tamponade

    SteveNNP replied to jazzbearyjam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your little one. Unfortunately it is not the purpose of this forum to offer medical or legal issue advice. Thanks for your
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    good health insurance for per diem nurses

    SteveNNP replied to celle507's topic in General Nursing

    I used this link to research insurance rates in case I went PD. They have a good cross section of plans/rates.
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    nj salary survey

    SteveNNP replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Will consider making it a sticky. However keep in mind that this thread started in 2004, and salaries have undoubtably changed over the last 4
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    Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)

    SteveNNP replied to RainDreamer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I saw it once on my patient who was circling the drain from serratia sepsis/DIC. I went to his bedside because he was desatting, when I noticed his art line waveform (previously great) was flatlined,...
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    Anyone use meditech in NICU, or at least chart by exception

    SteveNNP replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This sounds like a great question for your manager, clinical educator or senior staff. Guidelines on standard of care charting are different from facility to
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    How is the NP role different from MD

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

    Sounds like a doctor or play doctor or doctor wannabe is trolling our boards...... While it is true that midlevel providers do not get the same number of clinical hours or the depth of education, it...
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    13 year Army Veteran wanting to be a nurse

    SteveNNP replied to Cmarino72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congratulations, and welcome to AllNurses! You'll find many helpful topics being discussed here, and in the pre/general nursing student's forums. My advice is to be prepared to study hard, and just...
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    what shoes do you wear...

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

    Yeah guys! snicker snicker.....Buy a pair of Reebok Princess
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    Ivh

    SteveNNP replied to NebraskaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I put together an IVH protocol for work a while back. I was able to find all of the above on Medline/Medscape, as well as images from a simple google search. Best of
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    Sup Guys!!!!

    SteveNNP replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    :hlstrng:
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    interview shoes

    SteveNNP replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    I can't remember the last time I saw a guy in a three-piece suit and pocket watch!! Hats are making a comeback. I actually went out and bought a slick driving cap and fedora to wear with my generic NY...
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    What kind of feeding system do you use?

    SteveNNP replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also use the long feeding tubes, and plug them into standard syringes. We also use orange extension tubing with a "plug" on the end with our short 6-8fr feeding tubes. Also probably a money issue....
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    Advice..?

    SteveNNP replied to StudentFromNj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I agree, get a foot in the door, whether working as an EMT that brings pts into the ED, nurse tech, etc. Network and make friends with the staff and management. You'll be offered a job long before you...
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    Options for LPN's?

    SteveNNP replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It appears your school wasn't telling the truth. New grad RNs make around $25/hr to start, not LPNs. And like you found, most, if not all LPN jobs are no longer in hospitals but offices, clinics and...
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    If You Live In Monmouth County But Work Out Of County

    SteveNNP replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Sorry about not replying sooner, but here are the answers to your questions.. what do you expect your commute to be from Monmouth to Manhattan? From where I live on the shore, it takes me 50-65...
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    NICU nurse relocating to Vegas

    SteveNNP replied to tinkers2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Also check out the NV
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    Graduating Nursing School In May....

    SteveNNP replied to CallieAnne's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Adult ICU uses some of the same equipment and drugs, but that's about it. Better to go straight to a NICU that offers a good new grad
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    Hoodia for Weight Loss?

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

    The only difference I noticed was heartburn, "herbal burps" and upset stomach... This was with the genuine African