SteveNNP MSN, NP

Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic)

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    ? for those at delivery hospitals

    SteveNNP replied to Imafloat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In this case we would have performed a reasonable prudent amount of resuscitation, including intubation, meds and chest compressions just like any neonate that is born needing advanced resuscitation....
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    Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    SteveNNP replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

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    Elitist Attitude?

    SteveNNP replied to Neo_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Us too!.... the L&D nurses just stood there, sighing, waiting to catch the vernix-smeared drapes as we threw them on the floor....can't blame 'em. There's nothing we care about less than making a...
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    I hate NEC

    SteveNNP replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NEC is the cancer of the NICU. Devastating, mysterious, and often
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    NICU RN working in ICU - am I insane?

    SteveNNP posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    :icon_rollHi all, I am currently an BSN, RNC with 3 years of NICU, PICU, Peds and 6 mos ED experience. I am competent in vents, pressors, hyperal, postop open heart neonatal cardiacs, IVs, central...
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

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

    I love it how preemies will give you a dirty look out of one eye, while having a gorilla grip on their ETT, as if to say, "Yeah, go ahead and stick my heel, and see what
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    Have You Had the "Sortavirus" Yet??

    SteveNNP replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's a weak flu-shot-fueled attempt your body is making trying to fight off the
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    Is PCC NLN Accredited?

    SteveNNP replied to aflinares's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Maybe check the website....Also check and make sure it's accredited by the state BON. That's all most facilities care about when
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    Is this normal? Need Support!!

    SteveNNP replied to NICUnrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My biggest fear is that I am going to extubate a kid or pull out a umbilical line. Sometimes the fear paralyzes me and I hate it! Ha! I've been a NICU nurse for almost 3 years, and I did both the...
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    Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    SteveNNP replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel well compensated in my current position. That being said, I work in a huge unionized Ivy League university hospital in NYC. When I worked in semi-rural SC, my wages were not what I...
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    What do you think of this plan?

    SteveNNP replied to blameitonrio's topic in General Nursing

    I would also bite the bullet and find a good LTC or LTAC unit to gain some experience on. You'll never know unless you interview and visit a few places. LTCs can be widely varied in their condion and...
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    Interview questions

    SteveNNP replied to ishkat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unfortunately this is largely an American forum, but maybe can review the many NICU interview threads, and adapt them to your specific situation. Let me know if you don't get any responses, and I'll...
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    Where to work?

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

    Sounds like you have your answer right
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    Charlotte Hospitals--NICU

    SteveNNP replied to NurseDawg06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nyc.....
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    Elitist Attitude?

    SteveNNP replied to Neo_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't consider it an elitist attitude, but I think NICU nurses in general are more type-a personalities that can be VERY protective of our little ones. I had an L&D nurse comment to me the other...
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    Why do Male Nurses Complain about Scrub Color & other Inconsequential Issues?

    SteveNNP replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Men in Nursing

    NurseMike..... gosh...you're just so eloquent sometimes while hitting the nail on the head. You can be the mouthpiece for all men in nursing in my
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    So, how many of you have had MRSA

    SteveNNP replied to teenycar's topic in General Nursing

    We all just got swabbed on our unit at work, from nurses to RTs, to MDs, management, secretaries...EVERYONE... (probably 200 people) If you came back positive, you were sent home with 2 weeks paid...
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    Gastroschisis/fussiness suggestions?

    SteveNNP replied to EricJRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, Eric.... how'd it
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    Moving to California

    SteveNNP replied to sweetchk0602's topic in California Nursing

    Thread moved to California Forum Stevern21- Allnurses
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    Where to work?

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

    Don't choose your career based on what floor you might get floated to. In ICU you develop prioritizing skills rather quickly, since you need those as any kind of nurse, whether you've got 1-2...
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    Where to go...

    SteveNNP replied to MUOStudentNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There's definitely room for growth after getting your BSN. First focus on your own skills and unit. Get involved in committees, performance improvement initiatives, etc. Then start studying for your...
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    Funny Names

    SteveNNP replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just a gentle reminder to you all of the forum TOS as this old forum is resurrected again. Please take care to avoid using obscenities, whether starred out or substituted. (Even if they are actual...
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    Charlotte Hospitals--NICU

    SteveNNP replied to NurseDawg06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center's NICU in Upstate SC and really loved it (I'd still be there if I wasn't at school) they are a Level IIIb, but send cardiacs and ECMOs to MUSC in...
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    Will I ever see the light of day?

    SteveNNP replied to cathiep's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow! 10 years? Your day shift nurses must really love their jobs!! I came to days at my first job after 1 1/2 years, and that's what they're telling me here at my most recent job. Good
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    Mothering?

    SteveNNP replied to DEB52's topic in Nurse Management

    Make sure your nurses have enough help, are not overwhelmed with too many patients, too much unnecessary charting, there are enough PCTs, so the nurses don't have to juggle 2 jobs at once, and your...