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    NICU Apps?? What are your favorites?

    prmenrs replied to ENI431's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There's one called "jaundice". Enter the age in hours, bili level, it "suggests" whether or not to light the kid up. I just found one for gestational age too. Too bad I'm retired and don't need
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    Hawaii Nurses Association

    prmenrs posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.hawaiinurses.org/
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    How to start an IV

    prmenrs replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a "rolley" vein--a big fat one that looks way too easy--secure it on both ends. Your thumb below the site and forefinger above it, and keep it taut. Otherwise, you can chase it all over...
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    You paid HOW MUCH for nursing school??!!

    prmenrs replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Students

    Y'all might hate me for posting this, but I can't resist. I went to school from 1965-68; the TOTAL cost (tuition, books, uniforms, room and board) was ~ $850. Yes, for all three years. That...
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    Doctor's role vs. nurse's in the NICU

    prmenrs replied to Saija's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Find a University teaching hospital w/a Level III nicu and see if you can't "shadow" a nurse. This will give you some exposure to both his/her role, and that of the Nurse Practitioners and MDs....
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    Tips for a new grad wanting an NICU job= nursing school didn't prepare me!

    prmenrs replied to LR_C's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nursing school prepares you to be a "generalist"; specialty areas (like NICU) take it from there. Orientations are usually fairly long and include didactic as well as clinical experiences. Don't...
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    anyone know about strawberry hemangiomas?

    prmenrs replied to nursechick182's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Reminder: We cannot provide medical advice. Please continue to request information from your health care provider. You are probably entitled to a second
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    Filter needles for glass vials?

    prmenrs replied to jrsmrs's topic in Patient Medications

    I used filter needles until we got filter straws--even better!...
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    Your introduction to your patient

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

    I introduce myself as "your nurse du
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    Need NICU nursing pocket guide!!

    prmenrs replied to Priomo RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/Medicine/Pediatrics/book/9780323079426/The-Harriet-Lane-Handbook/ You might also look into iPhone
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    Need NICU nursing pocket guide!!

    prmenrs replied to Priomo RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.survivalcard.com/Cards-C10.aspx
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    "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    prmenrs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    As often happens in a thread regarding sensitive topics, folks can tend to get a bit testy--"that's NOT what I said" "read what I wrote!", w/a few smart-alecky remarks thrown in for good measure. Be...
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    Final Year Student Going to NICU Needs Advice

    prmenrs replied to imaginations's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Check out the App Store, but don't spend too much. There is one app I love called "Jaundice", I think it's ~ $5, but it's really cool-- you enter the baby's age in hours and the Bilirubin level, and...
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    Final Year Student Going to NICU Needs Advice

    prmenrs replied to imaginations's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you have a faculty advisor? If not, I'd start w/Merenstein and Gardner (avail on Amazon) and NeoFax. Wash your hands a LOT. Hold babies whenever you can. Good Luck!! Definitely bring a...
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    "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    prmenrs replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone been @ a workplace that had an effective solution to this problem? Like offering the services of a Speech Pathologist to help employees communicate more clearly? Or seen any other...
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    methadone effects on newborns

    prmenrs replied to hannahphn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @ triumphjetta: We cannot provide medical advice. I have removed your
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    Idiopathic Edema

    prmenrs replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm closing this thread--it was started in 2005 and OP is asking for medical
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    New Grad NICU Support Thread

    prmenrs replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Mine was 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, printed on both sides. The front had a vertical line just to the R of center, and a time grid on that side. I put meds due in the boxes, scratched them out when given; I...
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    Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

    prmenrs replied to puttinontheritz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think you would go back to new grad staff nurse--kind of tough road, imo. I went from an adult ICU to NICU and was pretty lost for a good 6 months! All your technical skills are just different...
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    OT: Pacing the floor

    prmenrs replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Best
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    Research for NICU Tourniquet

    prmenrs replied to alex.IPI's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Alex-- Respectfully, I'm not sure there is a market for a tourniquet/device. Everybody uses rubber bands. just
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    My Student is draining me.....

    prmenrs replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like he needs to do some homework on "compassion" and "empathy". As well as who(m) is being cared for: him or the PT!!! I wish you well, you're no doubt doing better than I would w/this...
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    Research for NICU Tourniquet

    prmenrs replied to alex.IPI's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've always used rubber bands, too. The last few years, I've looked for, and bought, non-latex varieties. Takes a little effort,
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    How to Hang a Tube Feeding in a Crib?

    prmenrs replied to mgturtle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've taped them to IV poles, but I really prefer pumping--more control on the speed of the feeding. Never have liked gravity feeds
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    Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    prmenrs replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    This was our Nursing School "anthem" back in the