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    Male ICU nurse transition to NICU?

    prmenrs replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    p.s. You might want to read this thread:
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    Male ICU nurse transition to NICU?

    prmenrs replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As an adult ICU nurse, you are used to sizing up a pt almost on 1st glance--you get a "gestalt" of the pt's condition. When you move to the NICU, the frame of reference you used in the adult world is...
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    What kind of scrubs do you wear?

    prmenrs replied to grlgid's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Word filtered down that TPTB were planning on mandating some uniform to designate "RNs"; we filtered back up the suggestion that that was a really expensive way to do it. We now have a red tag on our...
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    tub bathing in the NICU

    prmenrs replied to Cindy Lee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have used the bath basins that come on an adult "care kit" (w/the pitcher, cup, etc) to give baths. I like to do it on an open warmer, and have mom dry 'em off. Older premies really need it...
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    concerned about my dad and grandmother

    prmenrs replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in General Nursing

    I need to close this thread because you're asking for medical advice, and that is against the Terms of Service you agreed to when you registered on allnurses. We wish you and your family the best. I...
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    DEATH TO THE ALARM!

    prmenrs replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd love to do that to a couple of monitors in our unit. If we ever replace them, they're going send them to the Smithsonian cuz Florence scratched her initials on the
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    Full term grunting baby with good O2 sats

    prmenrs replied to platon20's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    IMO, the baby needs closer observation than the L&D nurse can provide. However that needs to happen in your facility, I think it should. The kid should go to a warmer, monitor (@least an...
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    bullosa baby

    prmenrs replied to Julie Basilio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I suggest you do a lit search, paying especial attention to NANN and Academy of Neonatal Nursing. If you are not currently members of these organizations, I think you should sign up, as well as some...
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    Povidone Burn

    prmenrs replied to Julie Basilio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Another thing to be careful w/is Xerofoam. It contains Bismuth, and is a big favorite of the surgeons. But, again, the kids can absorb it, w/? who knows what effect. It's easy to forget how...
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    Povidone Burn

    prmenrs replied to Julie Basilio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Another issue w/B-dine is that premie skin can absorb some of the Iodine which is not that good for the baby's
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    Povidone Burn

    prmenrs replied to Julie Basilio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wash off the B-dine off as soon as possible. Just used some warmed sterile
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    Surgery Center cuts IV lines

    prmenrs replied to rovergirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Violates the laws of Common Sense, if nothing else. If they're recovered enough to get dressed, they shouldn't need the IV. If they need the IV, don't get them dressed. Crazy.
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    Any military nurses/spouses on here?

    prmenrs replied to mlmRN30's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't put private info on a very public bulletin board.
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    Phototherapy and migraines

    prmenrs replied to swazi-maci's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Varies w/the facility and its resources. We have the Olympic photo Rx "bank" box--I think I could find Flo Nightingale's initials on the bottom if I looked hard
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    Phototherapy and migraines

    prmenrs replied to swazi-maci's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can get a headache from them, but not that bad! I agree about the sunglasses, that helps. I won't let moms sit @ the bedside and gaze lovingly @ their baby w/o sunglasses. Maybe the lights are a...
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    How do you

    prmenrs posted a topic in Home Health

    ...keep long O2 tubing from twisting on itself and kinking off. I'm having a problem w/my mother's Nasal Cannula tubing. Any tips would be very welcome!!!
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    How do you

    prmenrs replied to prmenrs's topic in Home Health

    Don't think that would work since she's ambulatory. Thanks,
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    Folks coming into the USA to have babies

    prmenrs replied to chescat58, RNC-NIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Something to be said for job
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    Folks coming into the USA to have babies

    prmenrs replied to chescat58, RNC-NIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This thread could take a turn toward stereotyping.
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    Folks coming into the USA to have babies

    prmenrs replied to chescat58, RNC-NIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is an area of the issue w/which I am not familiar. I just see the garden variety border stuff. And I make an effort not to know too much about each particular patient in the financial dept,...
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    Folks coming into the USA to have babies

    prmenrs replied to chescat58, RNC-NIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It happens about every hour or so in this area (so. cal). A lot come w/cash in hand to pay, or have made arrangements before hand to pay. If they come to the hospital in labor, you have to admit and...
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    Counting resps in a neonate

    prmenrs replied to AussieTina's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I put my hand on the baby, outside the blankets. The baby may squirm, but will usually settle down, wait til I can discern the resps, start counting, go for 30 secs. If they really wake up, you're...
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    Stumbled across this site...

    prmenrs replied to MGESPIN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sorry your nephew is having problems, but, due to the limits of our Terms of Service, we cannot comment on the management of your nephew's illness. Please encourage the family to direct questions...
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    Phototherapy ?

    prmenrs replied to babynurse357's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.natus.com/index.cfm?page=products_1&crid=103&contentid=195 That's the link to the Natus site--you can email them. I think the reading needs to be over 20. If you have a...
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    Phototherapy ?

    prmenrs replied to babynurse357's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I responded to your other post. Here is a link to the website--you could email the question to them: