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    Phototherapy ?

    prmenrs replied to babynurse357's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We put bili babies in an incubator, and have that blue light right up against the plexi-glass. You should have a gadget that measures the amount of light the baby is getting that you put next to the...
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    Is there a name for this?

    prmenrs replied to snowmaiden2005's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound like something you should discuss w/her
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    How long does a Cesarean section last?

    prmenrs replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    If there has been a prior C Section or other abdominal surgeries, the scar tissue and adhesions can slow things down considerably, but it is a fairly quick
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    Newborn Blood Screening Protocol

    prmenrs replied to nurse2teach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Check w/the state agency coordinating the testing as to whether you can use a line draw--the reference test results are based on heelstick blood, not the same as a venous/arterial draw b/o the...
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    dissecting cats

    prmenrs replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hear you. How can you reconcile that w/the requirements of the course? And meeting your ultimate
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    One heck of a ride!

    prmenrs replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    Students DO come here for help w/assignments; they usually don't expect us to do the work for them, just head them in the right direction. If you don't want to help a student, or read someone's...
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    Have you had a bad reaction to the H1N1 vaccine? If so what happened?

    prmenrs replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got the seasonal flu shot a week ago last Friday (i.e., 10/30), H1N1 on Monday and Pneumovax this past Fri (11/6). All in the R arm. It finally started to bother me very slightly after the 3rd...
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    Tape use in Neonates

    prmenrs replied to cagedbear's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I still say staple 'em! (jk:behindpc: :sofahider
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    Our Lady of Lourdes spring 2010

    prmenrs replied to capemay5143's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    When referring to someone @ a specific school, please just use their title?
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    prmenrs replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Neurosurgeons do not believe advisory signs like that (or, basically, any other rule/regulation) apply to
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    Ruby Vee, doggone it!

    prmenrs replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for giving me another reason to be glad I'm in NICU.
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    Will I REALLY need to know that?

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

    These sciences are the FOUNDATION of your nursing education and career. You don't need to remember every single detail, but you do need to "integrate" it enough to help "stick" the info about...
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    Ten Things A Nurse Doesn't Want to Hear

    prmenrs replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    This one makes MY blood run cold: JCAHO/DPH is in the
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    Measuring urine output

    prmenrs replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can see where it would. I think many posters are trying to give you "ammunition" to help you get practice changed in your unit. I think it's fair to say that the "community Standard of Care"...
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    My Father Died Today

    prmenrs replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, remember the night/morning my father died. On my birthday. Nearly 26 yrs ago, and I still miss him. For his own sake, of course, but also for what his grandsons missed in not knowing him...
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    Measuring urine output

    prmenrs replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @ the level 3 where I once worked, we weighed diapers up till the day of discharge! In my current level 2, we weigh diapers if they have IV fld running; everybody else gets check
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    11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    prmenrs replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Marla!! I loved
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    What is wrong with this picture?

    prmenrs replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    If you see an ad that seems incompatable w/allnurses TOS or values, please don't assume that admin has seen and/or approves of it. Please post in the admin help desk forum, give the exact name of...
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    Our Lady of Lourdes spring 2010

    prmenrs replied to capemay5143's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Congratulations and best of luck to all of you from an alum, class of
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    Child does not want g-tube removed

    prmenrs replied to AmericanChai's topic in Pediatric

    What would you (and jan, too) think about getting an inexpensive doll and sticking the tube in it's abdomen? She can get some role playing out of her system that way, and maybe deal w/some "issues"....
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    Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    prmenrs replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    All of the science courses are the foundation of your education. The sciences help things you're learning about taking care of pts, and their disease processes/treatments make sense. e.g.: If you...
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    24 Hour Visitation

    prmenrs replied to nakeia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We're closed from 6:30 to 7:30; during a sick admission, or any big proceedure, or during weekly rounds w/neo attending. I work in a 10 bed level 2, it's only one room, so have to maintain privacy....
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    ETOH/heroin/cocaine=GOOD times!! :)

    prmenrs replied to MizzLizz's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a kidney transplant pt who got busted by the entire surgical team when they came off the elevator and found her paying the pizza delivery guy. They confiscated the pizza, thanked the pt...
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    Stoma trouble

    prmenrs replied to Jaiden's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.saltsstomacare.co.uk/products/stoma-solutions/adhesion/stoma-paste.aspx I googled "stoma paste" and found this website, which is in the UK. They also listed wafers. I hope that
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    FOOTPRINTS

    prmenrs replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree about the premies and their permeable skin: NO INK!!! An inkless gizmo would be ok, or wait till they're a week-10 days old. If TPTB insist on the ink, cover the baby's foot w/saran