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    oldest babies in the NICU?

    prmenrs replied to bubbly's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "..he had a syndrome that made him ventilatordependant when he slept he came to the unit to sleep. " Ondine's curse??
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    Gastroschisis

    prmenrs replied to littlepeach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had special bags--sterile, w/a string tie to put the baby in--ob could do it before handing off if kiddo was ok. Snug up the string, and viscera stay moist while we get baby's resp stable and put...
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    Pregnant and not motivated!!

    prmenrs replied to 2jen's topic in General Students

    You're tired cuz you're pregnant!! (which you probably realize) If you haven't gone to the doc, do that. If you're not too urpy, start your prenatals, and watch your diet--more protein and leafy...
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    Cup feeding associated with longer hospital stays

    prmenrs replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Babies who have been orally intubated, suctioned, and otherwise had unpleasant oral experiences for a long time--"chronics"--can become orally aversive. It's a lot of work getting them to eat...
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    Anyone else ever heard of this or seen a similar case??

    prmenrs replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    She would go to the OR, anesthesia, the whole 9 yards. I've seen it happen in the NICU. Sometimes, it's very gradual until finally someone says. "ummm,
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    Scripps Memorial Encinitas: input please!!!

    prmenrs replied to uandi's topic in California Nursing

    Overall, Scripps is a good company to work for. Don't know about Encinitas specifically, except they allowed CNA to unionize, had them for ?2 yrs, and are either in the process of de-certifying or...
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    Anyone here tried this littmann on for size?

    prmenrs replied to Nurse212's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Doesn't come in noenatal or pedi size. (insert a bad
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    2 Weeks and Counting

    prmenrs replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not much use for the bandage scissors, either, in my experience! Never use them to cut off an arm/footboard--peel off the tape instead. Or tear it. Sometimes you can't see where all those liitle...
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    Preemies and Knitted/Crocheted Hats

    prmenrs replied to KEK1984's topic in General Nursing

    They sure are! And very much appreciated,
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    What exactly is a pyxis?

    prmenrs replied to TraumaGirl1018's topic in Medical-Surgical

    http://www.cardinal.com/us/en/providers/products/pyxis/products/medStation3500/index.asp This link has a picture, possibly more
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    What should I get?

    prmenrs replied to SNIXRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Your Mom is very nice. You might want to wait til you get started, or @ least get the book list. You'd be better able to figure out what you'll need. JMO. One idea: a really good backpack on...
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    Trimming of Neonatal Fingernails

    prmenrs replied to ldh's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've done it lots. If the parent is asking about them, I offer my "tutorial" on baby fingernail clipping, and they watch me reallll close! I also keep a stash of baby socks and hand mitts in the back...
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    NG tube securement

    prmenrs replied to FlutterbyNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Haven't had to do this in a looonnng time, but I used to use a 3" piece of 1/2" adhesive tape, split lengthwise to the last ~ 1/2". Clean the nose well, put the non-split part on the nose, then...
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    You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    prmenrs replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I first met my son in the NICU (I was his nurse before I became his mother) the very first thing he did after report was to wee over the foot of the bed into the trash can @ the bottom of the...
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    You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    prmenrs replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How to ring your call bell in the NICU: set off your
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    If a baby in your normal newborn nursery

    prmenrs replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    JMHO Don't get surveillance cultures unless you know what you're gonnna do w/the results. People get MRSA w/o setting foot in
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    You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    prmenrs replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We called that the "catch of the
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    University of Puget Sound

    prmenrs posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I know, not a nursing program, but my nephew is on his way there as a freshman. He has a football scholarship. Can anyone tell me anything? I've been on the website, but if you've been there, or...
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    University of Puget Sound

    prmenrs replied to prmenrs's topic in Washington Nursing

    His parents sure couldn't afford it w/o scholarships. I do plan on visiting. He's lived his whole life in Hawaii, I think he's going to be COLD!! Thanks for the
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    Ididn't pass the NCLEX for the 2nd time.What can I do?

    prmenrs replied to athina2004's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You must do step one of Suzanne's plan BEFORE pm'ing her. Meanwhile, in addition to step one, you can hang around the board, encourage others, read other posts--you'll find lots to help you reach...
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    makes you think

    prmenrs replied to Imafloat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thing is, the "trip to Holland" lesson helps, but it's a journey every parent makes @ thier own pace. In the course of my son's life, I've seen lots of parents and special needs families, and it's...
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    makes you think

    prmenrs replied to Imafloat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Almost 25 years ago, I meet an ~800gm 28 weeker born to a heroin mom. He was in the hospital for 3 1/2 mo, had gr 3/4 bleeds, a shunt, nec, a broken femur 2o to rickets (from Lasix). I adopted him....
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    Cup feeding associated with longer hospital stays

    prmenrs replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Finger feeding: Put a glove on your right hand, take a feeding tube and tape it securely to the last 2 phalanges of your index finger (palm side). Cradle the baby as usual. Take 10 or 20 ml syringe...
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    Cup feeding associated with longer hospital stays

    prmenrs replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @ the time I decided to "give it a shot", I had seen someone do it successfully, the hosp was going baby-friendly, and I figured if a mom-baby couple went home unsuccessful @ breastfeeding, I didn't...
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    Cup feeding associated with longer hospital stays

    prmenrs replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You don't have to do it very often. Thankfully. Best kind of baby to do it on is a term kid rooming in who won't have anything to do w/mom's flat as a pancake nipples. You it once or twice to keep...