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    Switching to NICU

    prmenrs replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NRP is Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Home Most NICUs will put you in a new grad type program if you are coming from adult nursing. All your experiences (fantastic,...
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    Best Hallucinations Thread

    prmenrs replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad, I worked on a floor that took care of kidney transplants. Mind you, this is ~ 1968! One of the anti-rejection meds was made by injecting pt's blood into horses (yes, horses),...
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    Chart for developmental milestones of fetus?

    prmenrs replied to doublehelix's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    https://www.google.com/#hl=pl&gs_rn=9&gs_ri=psy-ab&tok=aP_voR0Fm6dx6Oy7C4usgQ&cp=8&gs_id=u&xhr=t&q=fetal+development&es_nrs=true&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=fetal...
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    First day-fish out of water!

    prmenrs replied to MistyM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Adults and neonates might as well be 2 different species. If you've spent that much time doing adults (in addition to nsg sch, which focus almost exclusively on grown-ups), you WILL feel like a "fish...
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    Chart for developmental milestones of fetus?

    prmenrs replied to doublehelix's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Also Gretchen Lawhon:...
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    Chart for developmental milestones of fetus?

    prmenrs replied to doublehelix's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not really sure what you're looking for, but you might try to find references from Heideliese Als. http://www.childrenshospital.org/cfapps/research/data_admin/Site2265/mainpageS2265P0.html...
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    Dr Oz's show on antidepressants...your thoughts?

    prmenrs replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have long thought Dr. Oz was a bit full of [something], but lately his eyes are getting even darker brown.
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    Parents!!!

    prmenrs replied to daviex's topic in Emergency

    My son was in the NICU for 3+mo, had 4 surgeries, and still continuing issues. He is now nearly 30. Much of this stuff has resolved, but if we go to see a new HCP, I print a 1 page document...
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    did the md's pen go into v-fib??

    prmenrs replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    All the nurses were told to BUY name stamps, the docs were given theirs free. grrr. Guess who used them the most? not the
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    Do you know where you are?

    prmenrs replied to wannabecnl's topic in Nursing Humor

    I listened one night to a med student trying to a work-up a young man who came in w/a headache r/o meningitis. Med student: Who's the president? pt answers correctly. Med student: who was the...
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    New Army Nurse Corps officers: First Things First!

    prmenrs replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Good Luck, Lunah! Looking forward a "wetting down" party--or whatever the Army calls
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    Has this ever happened to you?

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

    "OH! I am soo sorry!!" "That's the last time I eat a bean burrito for breakfast. Please forgive me!" Then [try] to carry on w/why you were in the
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    To much time wasted on classes that have nothing to do with Nursing!!!

    prmenrs replied to Mschwab316's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm hoping you are interested in getting an education, not just piece of paper. Gen'l Ed classes teach to think abstractly and process info in an [hopefully] unbiased way. IMO, that is the beginning...
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    NICU transfer from Critical Care

    prmenrs replied to Dlomker's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You may have already done this, if so, I apologize; I think you need to shadow a nurse in the NICU so you can see what the physical demands of the job are. Depending on the layout of the unit, you...
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    Which book?!

    prmenrs replied to almostnewgrad12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you're going for AACN certification, I think the core curriculum would be helpful. You can do the NCC cert w/M&G,
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    What is your favorite nursing scrub design? Do you have one?

    prmenrs replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I liked Cherokee, Tafford, and Landau. I like a pastel print w/coordinating pants. I worked in NICU and didn't like really splashy loud patterns--too overstimulating for the babies, imo. I also had...
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    A doctor needs to be present to draw blood?

    prmenrs replied to psu_213's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm thinking like Esme--some pt fainted, ?had a seizure, hit their head, etc, etc. Won't likely happen again for the next 999 pts, but, "just in case". Like the guy that fainted and hit his head...
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    Mystery Baby

    prmenrs replied to xfitrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No disrespect, but some areas of the country use Speech Therapists for oral-motor issues, and some use OTs. And, imho, an experienced neonatal RN can teach a newbie OT/whatever a LOT! We are...
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    Mystery Baby

    prmenrs replied to xfitrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think this is a Haberman feeder which is a good one for kids w/feeding issues. Use some chin and cheek support if the suck is weak, or gets weaker as the feeding continues. Good
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    Mystery Baby

    prmenrs replied to xfitrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd suggest a pediatric OT or Speech Therapist who is an oromotor specialist try working w/the baby. Might try feeding her side-lying or the OT/Speech might have an idea. Be the squeaky wheel till...
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    Breast milk storage in NICU

    prmenrs replied to catlover314's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some states may require you to go to a "lab grade" refrigerator and freezer. Our small (10 bed) unit had to do this. These have a graphic recorder which provided a weekly chart of temps. @ the very...
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    Things You Didn't Learn in Nursing School

    prmenrs replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I remember thinking I wished they'd taught me more about plumbing and electricity, esp re: catheters and other tubes and
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    IV insertion issues

    prmenrs replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @Jean Marie: Those are great tips for an adult pt, but it is very different for neonates. 24g are standard, 26 for a baby 4k) who doesn't have a high crit, which r/o most customers. We routinely...
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    After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

    prmenrs replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    You know I'm always including you and your family in my prayers. You deserve all the best things, and sometimes it gets tiresome to feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill ALL the time. I think...
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    Almost passed out during clinicals!!

    prmenrs replied to fm1089's topic in General Students

    It's happened to most of us, esp in nsg school. I blacked out once, felt "wierd" a couple time. Menstrual cramps contributed to my episodes, but, really, I think every nurse has something that s/he...