prmenrs RN

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    So....to work in the ER ya gotta see kids...my journey for a second APN certification

    prmenrs replied to traumaRUs's topic in Emergency

    Awesome! I'm
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    Having a h ard time processing something that happend yesterday

    prmenrs replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm w/Birdgardner: ASK the mother. The doc should already have told her the baby was non-viable (I hope). We do encourage the mother to hold the baby--it's supposed to help the "grief...
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    NICU- how much math?

    prmenrs replied to dfike's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Calorie math tip: D1 = 0.034 cals/ml. If you know that, you can figure out any dextrose concentration the docs can think
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    Would you encourage someone who was considering nursing school?

    prmenrs replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I would be encouraging unless I thought for some reason the person would not be a good
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    NICU- how much math?

    prmenrs replied to dfike's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You will also have figure fluid and calorie intake since wt gain is a critical issue. You need to know that Your calculator will be your friend, and you can write any cheats you need on labels,...
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    "Never trust a 35 weeker"

    prmenrs posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What in the world does she mean???? I get asked that a lot. 35 week gestation premies (either newly born, or finally after 4-5 weeks of nicu stay) frequently act like they know what they're doing....
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    Carseats for premies less than 5 pounds

    prmenrs replied to PremieOne's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If there is a program (hospital auxiliary, perhaps?) that provides car seats for indigent pts, see if you can get a carbed or 2 out of that
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    Should I follow my heart and start school as a nurse? *Not a fast learner and stupid!

    prmenrs replied to Pre-Student22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree w/llg. Most Community Colleges have an office to help folks w/learning disabilities. They can help you diagnose if you have a learning disability related to math, and develop a plan to help...
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    What ever happened to "mother nature"?

    prmenrs replied to im_an_honest_1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Even w/in the same community, the amount of "granola" in L&D varies considerably. (It varies in the same hospital--one local hospital has both a traditional L&D and a "family birthing center"...
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    please help... blood pressure

    prmenrs replied to chrissweety19's topic in General Nursing

    Practice! Review the lesson/chapter that covered that topic, and then ask co-workers to let you take theirs. Keep doing it till you feel confident. Make sure you use the right size cuff for the pt....
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    What do you use when you walk in a room?

    prmenrs replied to JillFRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You had sticks?!!!????
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    Infant feeding question

    prmenrs replied to AliRae's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think you have to work w/the baby's oral-motor skills. I'd suggest a Speech or Occupational Therapist, but doubt you have that luxury. Use your [gloved] finger to stimulate her tongue to grasp the...
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    Gotta Love Parents

    prmenrs replied to helicoptergal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My 1st thought is, yes, this is sweet, but cautioning about sound levels. (just got a decibel meter "app" on my i-phone, too, so fresh in my mind) Parents can definitely keep you
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    My co-workers & I...

    prmenrs posted a topic in General Nursing

    ...are ROFL'ing right now. We called Human Resources and found out that they had changed the job title of the "recruiter" to "talent manager"!!!! :roll :rotfl: OK, so we're easily
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    scrubs and ironing

    prmenrs replied to CT Pixie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    IF YOU TAKE THEM TO THE DRY CLEANERS: Don't forget you can take it off your taxes, keep the receipts. If you do them @ home, ask your tax preparer how to take it off. When I wore a labcoat, I took...
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    What is your first hint that it is gonna be a rough shift

    prmenrs replied to AngelsWings09's topic in General Nursing

    You see the tertiary hospital's meat wagon parked outside and when you go into the unit, you find out the baby that's being transferred out is #11 pt. on a 10 bed unit. Before the team leaves 2...
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    FAINTING...what made you drop?

    prmenrs replied to Music_Box_Dancer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you know you're going to be dealing w/something smelly (and everyone of has @one time or another), try Vicks vapo-rub right under your nose. This requires planning ahead,
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    FAINTING...what made you drop?

    prmenrs replied to Music_Box_Dancer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Went to school ~ 40 odd years ago; one winter day, they sent ~ 6 of us into a small, overheated room to watch a screaming newborn get circumcised. Lucky me, I had my usual nasty dysmenorrhea (no...
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    Passed my RNC!!!!!

    prmenrs replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :anpom:
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    Know it all Nurses

    prmenrs replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Karma!!! What goes around, comes around, and it usually bites you right in the ..... well, you
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    Oldest Nurse

    prmenrs replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    My goal is 67--about 3+ yrs from now. That should just about do me in! It would make 45 years as an
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    Learning to Wash Clothes

    prmenrs replied to AragornSkywalker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Get some Spray 'n Wash or something similar, if you get something on your clothes, apply that stuff as soon as you can to prevent the stain from "setting" before you wash it. If I were you, I'd find a...
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    My Name is BlueHenRN and I Almost Ate my Young Today

    prmenrs replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I'm w/Lisa--the new docs are much
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    Anybody know any good Human Anatomy books?

    prmenrs replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Then there's this: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Anatomy-Physiology/dp/1592572030/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243281682&sr=8-1 and/or this:...
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    Retired Nurse's...

    prmenrs replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hazel, that is awesome!!! I'm still working, just switched to a lower stress hospital and unit! And a shorter commute. I'm 63, plan on working til