prmenrs RN

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    Back pain RN

    prmenrs replied to nursefortheLord's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unfortunately, 'spidey senses' developed on adults are usually wrong for infants. It took me 6 months, more or less, to UNlearn grown-up stuff and learn what babies do to tell you they're in trouble...
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    NRP, PALS, or STABLE to help my resume?

    prmenrs replied to cat1235's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would think it wouldn't hurt, but I agree that having a bit of context helps, as in, having started orientation. The 1st time you take NRP is the worst, as there is a lot of memorization, imo--sizes...
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    How should items be stocked in delivery rooms?

    prmenrs replied to pwilkins90's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had a "kangaroo board" made out of Lucite, and each cubby on it was clearly labeled w/what went there and how many. Resp brings its own stuff. I used to grab IV/lab stuff and put it in my pocket,...
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    Nursing Pins

    prmenrs replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    It would be wonderful for a Mom to pin her daughter or son w/her own school pin. Or grandmother's
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    Nursing Pins

    prmenrs replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sentimental--I still have my Girl Scout pins, my jr hi grad pin, my high school ring, my nursing school ring and pin. My nursing school pin is precious to me, 47 years after my graduation! I...
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    Kiddos

    prmenrs replied to klone's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I remember a nurse who was originally from Germany, and she would give report, saying, "This little crrrabapple" rolling the "r" in her German accent. She always told you whether or not the baby...
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    Breastfeeding and top ups

    prmenrs replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It might depend on what the infant is in the hospital for: jaundiced babies are frequently dehydrated and need oral feedings in addition to IV fluids; premies are not strong enough to take enough...
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    NAS

    prmenrs replied to Trisaratops's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not sure if they are "kosher", but baby swings (wind up types, no batteries) can help. I had a lullaby playlist on my iPhone, play it in their cribs softly. You can put in a ziplock if you're worried...
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    Kiddos

    prmenrs replied to klone's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've also heard "kidlets" and "micro-chips" for
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    Kiddos

    prmenrs replied to klone's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also refer to the rest of the hospital's patients (unless a peds hosp) as "grown-ups". And we don't want to work
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    I need a pick me up

    prmenrs replied to LNOUVRESE's topic in General Students

    Where will you be in 2 years if you DON'T finish your program? You're right, it is a long haul, but you have companions in the same boat. Make a pact w/a bestie (or 2) that "if you stick it out, I...
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    prmenrs replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody pees and poops. But, in NICU, every pt. wears diapers, and, generally, the mess is significantly less in quantity and
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    prmenrs replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Now remembering why I don't want to do med-surg.
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    Different Shift Hours

    prmenrs replied to resqbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Having a mix of 8's and 12's makes staffing an unbelievable
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    preterm baby

    prmenrs replied to juezulzara's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Then there's the even snarkier: "Let me do that homework for you".
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    neofax

    prmenrs replied to voipicp's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really miss books,
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    neofax

    prmenrs replied to voipicp's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Might be able to access this site at work: NeoFax - Truven Health Analytics This chart lists the options: NeoFax - Truven Health
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    Attendance

    prmenrs replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You might think about running this by a lawyer that deals with employment issues. If there is a state health agency that oversees licensure, filing a complaint on the basis that the hospital is...
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    Patient families

    prmenrs replied to morgan_porgan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Families may need something or someone to focus their fear, frustration and anger. Why? Because they didn't get the experience they thought they would have surrounding the birth of their baby. They...
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    Golden Hours

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Looks like a good book. It's $10 more on Amazon. If you're going to get certified, probably better do it soon? How long have you been
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    NICU Nurses: help for a future NICU nurse

    prmenrs replied to princessmadz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just saw this, and thought you might find it informative. I wish you the best! The reality of the NICU â€" NICU
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    prmenrs replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    @ the time he was doing this (the 80's, I think), it was the best known method. Can't tell him, as I said, he's passed
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    What size OG tube for decompression

    prmenrs replied to tjnkjn99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think a 10F Repogle (inserted orally) is reasonable for decompression if you're suspecting NEC. An 8 Feeding tube is ok as a "vent" for CPAP. but if the baby is distended, I might go for the larger...
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    Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    prmenrs replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always figured I'd be the one w/o the 'sicker than crap baby/pt on death's doorstep', trying to be compassionate, empathetic nurse to the parents/family, while wearing doodlebugs in my hair and...
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    Crash C-Section Interventions

    prmenrs replied to Anastasiak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is covered in Neonatal Resuscitation Program. All nurses working in L&D, Nurseries, and Post partum must be certified in this program and re-certified annually. Neonatal Resuscitation...