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    Do you use Mylicon in your older gassy babies?

    prmenrs replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "...if you don't, we are going to put this kid in a snugli and strap it to you and you can deal with him the rest of the day...try that) " EXCELLENT!! I second that
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    Do you use Mylicon in your older gassy babies?

    prmenrs replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I ask for it, but often have to ask several times before they give in. My strategy is that it won't hurt them, and if it makes the kid even a little more comfortable, it's worth it!!! Persist. If...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    prmenrs replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just because this unit is "not a good fit" doesn't mean another unit might not be just perfect. First things first: NCLEX. Then, request a conference. Go thru your work (as represented by your...
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    Iclicker???

    prmenrs replied to Sara5229's topic in General Students

    It's a classroom response system:
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    What Is Atp?

    prmenrs replied to kiwi08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nurses don't "use" ATP per se, but learning how the body works @ a cellular level helps us understand when physiology goes wrong (pathophysiology) and the mechanisms of
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    What Is Atp?

    prmenrs replied to kiwi08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's an intergral part of cellular function. Here's the Wikipedia citing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citric_acid_cycle I also saw 2 You-tube listings on the google results, but can't check them on...
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    ED t-shirts Hilarious

    prmenrs replied to ecat81's topic in Emergency

    If a baby self-extubated, and we thought s/he might make it, we'd put the new ett right next to him: Be good, or else. None of this Apnea of Prematurity
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    Do your docs bring baby to sterile warmer in c/s?

    prmenrs replied to zinker35861's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If the nurse puts a sterile drape over herself, OB can place the baby on that. I don't think OB should walk to the warmer--i.e., he should not leave the table. jmo You put the drape over yourself...
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    Charting Bloopers

    prmenrs replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    An intern I remember fondly once wrote, "Condition: dire straights". (OK. it was the last day of internship!
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    Completed ODS off to Camp Pendleton...

    prmenrs replied to pedsBSN-RN's topic in Government, Military

    Oceanside, CA is the nearest town. I googled Oceanside, and this link had real estate in it. If you're really that close on the list, might look for a Residence Inn or something like that....
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    ED t-shirts Hilarious

    prmenrs replied to ecat81's topic in Emergency

    If only this one came in my size.....
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    Dodged that bullet...

    prmenrs replied to elizabells's topic in Operating Room

    Please DON'T mention the name of the facility!! We dont' need the lawsuit! Liz---glad you saw the
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    rehabilitation in the NICU

    prmenrs replied to mslinzyann's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OT's and Speech Path's work in NICU's to facilitate oral-motor development and other stuff like that. Some units use OTs, some use speech. My experience w/OTs has been good, the one Speech person...
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    i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    prmenrs replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely recommend a mental health professional. This is the kind of thing you cannot control on your own. Get the help you need, and don't be thinking you're a "crazy person". It's the...
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    How often should someone get a TB test?

    prmenrs replied to Nurse Kel's topic in General Nursing

    What Chrisine said. Don't worry about it til it's
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    How do you address your patients?

    prmenrs replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    I call the parents, "Mom" and "Dad"; I call the babies, "Baby". I do use terms of endearment for the babies, too: Snickerdoodle, Babycakes, Honeybunny and the
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    Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing School

    prmenrs replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I did forget to mention one important thing: $$ For all 33 months, room, board, books, tuition, uniforms (including a cape)---the WORKS, the tab was $845. Even in 1968 $$s, that was a
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    Things to get out of the way NOW if you are starting in the Spring

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

    these are some awesome suggestions!! thank you very much for posting them!! "....they require 2 hep b before you start, and then a third dose of hep b 6 months after the 1st one. i could waive...
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    Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing School

    prmenrs replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I graduated in June 1968. @ that time, the program was 33 months long. Judging from the curriculum posted on the web site, I don't think it's that different. Freshmen year, lots of classroom time;...
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    Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing School

    prmenrs replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in New Jersey Nursing

    When we went to nursing school, the building that was replaced by this one was actually a dormitory. My room was on the 5th floor. Except for the 2 male students in my class, we all lived there....
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    Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing School

    prmenrs replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I did go to the school last Thursday; the Dean very kindly gave us a tour. I was very impressed w/the program. I think it is more intense. The fact that you spend most of your clinical time in one...
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    LOW Census

    prmenrs replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We were slow during the summer, busy lately--the September Baby Boom. ("Merry Christmas, honey") Be careful w/that
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    Question about soap.

    prmenrs replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Years ago, my boss and I actually tested (w/ pH paper) dial soap and Johnson's baby soap--Dial was very alkali and would disturb the acid mantle; Johnson's was more acid and would match the skin....
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    What is the Highest Bilirubin you've ever seen?

    prmenrs replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds like a really charming
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    Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing School

    prmenrs replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Who is there now? One of my classmates and I are taking a "reunion tour" Thurs pm. Our class gets together every couple of years @ the Shore for a weekend. Great