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    What are the smallest diapers available?

    prmenrs replied to HealthShepherd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Childrens Medical Ventures makes "WeePee" diapers:
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    Math help links

    prmenrs posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=math+help&btnG=Google+Search This link will give you an idea about what is needed on-the-job:
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    What kind of learner are you?

    prmenrs replied to RescueGrrl211's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It said I was "multi-modal", which I kinda believe--seems like if I get the info in several different ways, I retain it
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    Do You Go To The Funeral?

    prmenrs replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can only remember going to 2; one was a primary, Artie. We could only find an English speaking priest (family only spoke Spanish) In the middle of the graveside service, a Volkswagon beatle...
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    Alternatives to Strangling

    prmenrs replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.arcamax.com/cgi-bin/news/pic/71982/565865
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    ATTN: To those whose census is down: Free babies!!!

    prmenrs replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A bit too far away to help you, Steve! Wish I
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    Level III NICU, low census days q....

    prmenrs replied to kangarooyou's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We float to Mother-Baby Unit, but only take care of babies. "Babies and boobies", I call it, cuz we do a lot of breastfeeding help. We can get up to 8 babies out there, and they're all over the...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    prmenrs replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I didn't think that you did. And I do know that you are doing the best you
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    prmenrs replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When we deal w/a situation like this, imho, we need to move around our own righteous anger and sadness in order to help the patient. Focus on her--if you're falling apart, weeping, how does that...
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    Nursing STUDENT doesn't mean NURSE!!!!

    prmenrs replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    I used to say, "We haven't gotten to that part, yet." Now I say, "I don't take care of anyone >15 lbs." Definitely offer love and support and redirect her to ask the docs and nurses caring for...
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    anyone have sacrolitis

    prmenrs replied to integralx2's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses cannot give you medical advice. We are sorry you are having this problem. If you have questions, return to your MD. I need to close this
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    Is it possible to get aids by getting transfused blood on your hands?

    prmenrs replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Blood for transfusion is screen for known blood borne pathogens, including HIV. In addition to a 'portal of entry' (break in skin), you need the pathogen. I think you're safe, but sure is a lesson...
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    removing gowns

    prmenrs replied to stephmj's topic in Operating Room

    You must have met my mother!! :icon_roll
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    Talking to your neonate patients

    prmenrs replied to Journey_On's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I talk to my pts. We don't have "micros"--@ least not for long!! ("Hello, transport? How soon can you get here!!") And I don't talk to premies who are trying to learn to eat--I don't make eye...
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    Breastfeeding and painkillers "will it hurt my baby?"

    prmenrs replied to Conejita's topic in Ob/Gyn

    About the only thing I've heard as a no-no is Chemotherapy drugs. A lot of moms have a lot of unnecessary pain worring about
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    Am I an idiot? (reconstituting ampicillin)

    prmenrs replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    You can't get 260mg from a 250 mg bottle. Use a 500mg bottle, dilute to 100mg/ml w/draw 2.6ml and you're in
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    Is there literature out there????

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

    I like the idea of putting mom on a breast pump til you get a ml or so of colostrum for the 1st feed @ least, but I know it's not always
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    NICU Pet Peeves

    prmenrs replied to heartwort's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How about Mom brings in clothes w/such strong fabric softener/detergent scent that I nearly have an asthma attack when I open the incubator? If it bothers my airways, how do you think it will affect...
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    Sharing a happy moment

    prmenrs replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What a sweetie! You did a good job! If you have a sibling that is just going crazy wanting to hold the new baby, but is too young to hold the baby alone, put the older kid on parent's (preferrably...
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    Back rub program

    prmenrs replied to jer053171's topic in General Students

    We certainly didn't give everyone a backrub--mostly, if they were sick enough to need a bedbath, they got a backrub, too. People who can get up and take a shower don't need to get
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    Back rub program

    prmenrs replied to jer053171's topic in General Students

    I learned to give back rubs in nursng school (granted, that was before they invented the wheel). It was part of "pm care": Take pt to the bathroom, wash hands and face, brush teeth, give a...
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    I stopped at 75 and no Math!

    prmenrs replied to jhowannaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I actually looked back thru this one to see if she posted, glad to know I have not completely "lost
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    Dopamine and Dobutamine

    prmenrs replied to Teshiee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't take care of anyone >6K unless we're
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    I stopped at 75 and no Math!

    prmenrs replied to jhowannaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It seems premature to give that advice since she hasn't posted if she passed or not. Hang in there,
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    nursing diagnosis for macrosomic newborn

    prmenrs replied to iloveavianna's topic in General Nursing

    Even if mom is not a GDM, baby can still be @ risk for hypoglycemia. Many units have specific protocal for babies over a certain weight. It usually includes bedside glucose testing and early...