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    No bandaids

    prmenrs replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Try using "Kling". If you add a tiny cotton ball, it will help,
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    Memory Notebook of Nursing?

    prmenrs replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Students

    As per TOS, please respect copywrite
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    Question from a nursing student to experienced nurses.

    prmenrs replied to Skips's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree w/Ruby--go for a Catholic hospital. And be prepared to, @ a moment's notice, put on your professional, non-judgemental case! It's a useful skill in a variety of settings. Best of
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    Nurse Call button misused once again

    prmenrs replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    @Flare--I was just thinking the same
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    When to start CPAP vs. blow by 02 vs. PPV?

    prmenrs replied to LRC_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have often fed babies w/their bag and mask in my lap, O2 running. Feeding in a side-lying position is a good idea, too. If your unit has access to an Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist who...
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    Those around us are clueless...

    prmenrs replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm thinking MAP in this case is Mean Airway Pressure? Althoooo I don't see a vent. Oh,
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    Single Mom Nurses,,teens and NOC shift?

    prmenrs replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad it worked out for you. Sounds like you've done a great job w/your
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    Single Mom Nurses,,teens and NOC shift?

    prmenrs replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to find an adult friend who could spend the night once in a while. Your kids are good now, but it might be nice if someone had your back, so to speak. imho, it's an invitation for...
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    Killing people in rehab

    prmenrs replied to thesundowner's topic in Rehabilitation

    Seems like some sort of multidisciplinary "team" approach would have mitigated some of her distress (and yours). I'm not a rehab nurse, so I'm probably speaking out of turn, but almost all patients...
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    Test Your Neonatal Critical Care Knowledge

    prmenrs replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @Mrs.-nancy--- What acronym don't you
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    permission to poop granted!

    prmenrs replied to Flare's topic in School

    There does seem to be an unwritten 'rule' that kids don't want to boo-boo when other kids are around to say eewww, yuck, so-and-so is pooping!!! We had a restroom right next to our break room! It was...
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    SCALE DRAMA

    prmenrs replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went the Gyn once w/a list of 4 things I had ??s about; none of them had anything to do w/wt. So I declined the scale. When the doc asked me why, I just handed him the list. He agreed, my wt...
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    I joined this site for positive inspiration

    prmenrs replied to SushiJoe's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage you to go forward w/your plans as well. I think you have a lot to offer nursing, and vice versa. As another poster stated--get A's if possible. These science classes are the...
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    I'm a nurse, not a babysitter!!!

    prmenrs replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Moms of kids w/spec needs have trust issues. They've been around the block a few times w/their child. If they don't know you, they don't "trust" you, but they do need you. If something goes wrong,...
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    SCALE DRAMA

    prmenrs replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I heard an old Family Doc one time: "Weigh this one backwards!" They made me get on the scale facing the wrong
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    Assault IV as a 14 year old kid

    prmenrs replied to timhamn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I need to close this thread, as you are asking for legal advice which allnurses cannot provide. In addition, it violates the Terms of Service you agreed to when you registered. Terms of Service Best...
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    I couldn't believe what I was hearing!

    prmenrs replied to sra27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "And, there, but for the Grace of God, go you or a member of your
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    NPO after VAP insertion?

    prmenrs replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Your judgement may be correct, but try to find some "evidenced based" back-up. Everybody needs to be on the same page. If there's nothing in your P&P, talk to the nurse educator or manager about...
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    SGA vs, IUGR

    prmenrs replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't underestimate them, tho! Most of the time they do great, but they have a propensity for getting septic and doing other funky
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    SGA vs, IUGR

    prmenrs replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They are just sooo darn
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    Whoever invented the lunch and learn

    prmenrs replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    You have grounds for a formal complaint w/the Department of Labor. Check out the above link. I googled "mandatory rest breaks and got a lot of stuff: they don't HAVE to give you a lunch break,...
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    Link to a neat essay about...

    prmenrs posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ...NICU nurses!
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    Brain damage and hyperthermia

    prmenrs replied to KCB1996's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We wish you all the best regarding the new baby in your family. Your post raises medical/legal issues we cannot address on the Bulletin Board. Therefore, I need to close this thread. I know that you...
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    Link to a neat essay about...

    prmenrs replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't know about any 6 figure salary either, unless it's in NYC or maybe an NNP in an urban teaching hospital. $50/hr just about makes that, tho, so ?? I'm still not
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    All tapped out. . .NAS

    prmenrs replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I could say all sorts of things about the situation, but what I think you need right now is a little holding, rocking, and cuddling of your own. I hope it's w/in your resources to get some. A...