SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    Best-smelling liquid meds!

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

    Gotta go with the strawberry-flavored Amoxil, and bubblegum flavored APAP. I can't get the horrid smell of IV ampicillin out of my nose at the end of the day.... Intralipids smell greasy to me,...
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    Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    SteveNNP replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly..... or the 2" long hair coming out of their chin
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    Want to be a NICU Nurse

    SteveNNP replied to outdooradventuregirl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It also depends on what mood the hospital is in....we hired about 10-12 new grads all at once over the summer, and now HR is requiring NICU experience while turning away new grads. When the units get...
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    Men in nursing: Do we have different emotional responses?

    SteveNNP replied to psychmalenurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    oh snap! Nice comeback.... I'll have to tuck that one away for another
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    How big is your "unit"?

    SteveNNP replied to BiologyNerd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah, somebody wasn't thinking ahead when they decided to build our new unit 3 years ago. My last unit was 34 beds, ADC 22-28, and it was much easier to primary patients, interact with staff, and be...
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    How big is your "unit"?

    SteveNNP replied to BiologyNerd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Legally, 58 beds total... In reality, between our main unit, 12-bed stepdown, 6-bed TN, and 4-bed satellite, our census can run anywhere from
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    What is your choice?

    SteveNNP replied to The Dude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Keep in mind that most facilities require physicians/caregivers to remove lab coats for procedures these days.... I used Landau's lab coat, and like it pretty well. I do roll up the sleeves for...
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    Want to be a NICU Nurse

    SteveNNP replied to outdooradventuregirl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe you can look into doing some per diem shifts in NICU with some feeder-grower babies to get a feel for it, as well as get your foot in the door. http://www.motherbabyuniversity.com...
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    eXpresso Milk Warmer

    SteveNNP replied to BittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    just a thought, pretty much everyone is fed at the same time.... can it accommodate all those
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    Private rooms for NICU babies

    SteveNNP replied to FemmeRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    yeesh.... just make sure there are no empty IV "poles" out there..... Funny unrelated story... we had a rather plump nurse we worked with on nights at my last job that would grab a pole and start...
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    eXpresso Milk Warmer

    SteveNNP replied to BittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah, no kidding... we can't even get enough baby wipes around
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    Bergen Community College Evening Program

    SteveNNP replied to NJ2010RN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    click on the member's name, and click "send a private
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    Hey guys....How do you all support yourselves?

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

    If you qualify, federal Perkins loans are forgiven after graduation if you work in fields such as healthcare, education,
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    Getting into school?

    SteveNNP replied to OrlandoFLNurse2b's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You can run a search on this topic, as it has been addressed several times.... I think some schools do try to fill each class with a target # of minorities, which may be men in some cases. Otherwise,...
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    interview shoes

    SteveNNP replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    It depends how shiny they are. I'd go with the dress shoes. I guess I can take credit for getting you
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    I am just curious...

    SteveNNP replied to BiologyNerd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Every one of your questions has been answered in many threads... just do a search, and you'll find all the info you're looking
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    Male Nurses in NICU

    SteveNNP replied to philanurse2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    For the record, I do all my own kangaroo care, and most breastfeeding
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    how many nurses did not like being a CNA?

    SteveNNP replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA in LTC for about 8 months, and it was the toughest job I've had so far. I had 18 patients, most total care, and obese. My back was always killing me, I had patients cursing me out,...
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    Columbia University ETP 2008

    SteveNNP replied to Asherah's topic in Post Graduate Students

    AMEN to that!!! I practically wept and dropped to my knees on the sidewalk when SB opened last fall!!! I had just been given almost $100 in SB gift cards, and the closest one was way downtown, I...
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    any good books?

    SteveNNP replied to acerila's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with the above posters that it is more helpful to look up diagnoses, procedures, treatments as you encounter them, since they will "stick" better. I always carry a NeoFax and "Care of the Sick...
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    Male Nurses in NICU

    SteveNNP replied to philanurse2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What Eric said..... I've been a NICU nurse for my entire career, and still love it. I enjoy the critical care aspect, delivery room resuscitations, and the interesting set of illnesses that NICU...
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    HFOV/Jet orientation

    SteveNNP replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We got a 20 minute inservice and an info sheet. This was about 6 months ago, and we have YET to use a jet. We are, however, a very anti-vent unit, with mostly CPAPs. HFOV is reserved for last-ditch...
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    Hospital Scrubs

    SteveNNP replied to nicunursem10's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unless maybe you ride the NYC subway to
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    Hospital Scrubs

    SteveNNP replied to nicunursem10's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our fellows/NNPs do deliveries, sections, so we can wear whatever. My favorite are the blue OR scrubs that I swiped from L&D. So soft and comfy. At my last job all the nurses had to change into...
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    Clinical Nurse I, II, III?

    SteveNNP replied to modelmama07's topic in General Nursing

    Here at my hospital, Staff nurse = new grad Clinical Nurse I = experienced nurse Clinical Nurse II = Experienced nurse who is a preceptor Clinical Nurse III = Charge