prmenrs RN

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    How do I get organized?

    prmenrs replied to 2cooldeans's topic in General Nursing

    As stated by previous posters, an "external brain" is down right essential. Keep it in your pocket; cross things out, use different color pens if necessary. It's also very useful for charting,...
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    So scared...Med/Surg to NICU

    prmenrs replied to wannabmidwife's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wouldn't worry just yet. You won't be taking critical babies until you've had a great deal of training, and feel comfortable handling convalescing babies. When you get to that point, you will need...
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    New NICU RN First Day

    prmenrs replied to chloejean104's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Orientation the first week usually pertains to adults more than NICU. You may be bummed, but, play nice and act like you're fascinated! @one of my orientation, I was shown pictures of adult scenarios,...
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    Allergy IV's?

    prmenrs replied to VanessaTitoyan's topic in General Nursing

    I have never understood the whole "cleanse the liver" concept. Or the "detox'ing" thing, either. It just doesn't make physiologic sense. The liver and kidneys are supposed to filter the blood, and...
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    Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    prmenrs replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    Have you seen some of the stuff nanny cams and cams in nursing homes pick up? If I had a special needs child or an fragile elderly person who needed nursing care, I'd want to observe them,
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    When will everyone understand things are different in the ER

    prmenrs replied to ClayH's topic in Emergency

    Hypothetically, put the shoe on the other foot: you've got 30 minutes left in your shift; you need to close your charts out; answer those last minute call lights (@ opposite ends of the unit); check...
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    prmenrs replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don't think I had a choice in the matter. I announced I was going to be a nurse when I was four, and never waivered. If I had it to do over, I would have studied a LOT harder, and maybe...
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    Well baby transports

    prmenrs replied to vintage_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did a lot of these transports. Several reasons were the impetus: insurance often wanted the baby back @ "their" hospital; sometimes, the original private pediatrician resented having their pt...
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    prmenrs replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    I had a co-worker who wanted Christmas Eve night shift off to go to church. My mother had specifically asked me not to work that shift, but, when she (mom) found out this woman was offering $350 in...
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    prmenrs replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    Someone once told my "once it's a favor, twice it's your job". It was in reference to hospital/nursing bureaucracy, but, I think it applies here as well. ESP in light of her not reciprocating! Block...
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    Too much facebook

    prmenrs replied to orangelate's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to unfriending, I'd suggest blocking her. Like Penelope said, not your circus, not your monkey. It's not like there's nothing else making us nuts, these days. Try to limit the irritants!...
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    Mini IV infusion at school?!

    prmenrs replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    A few months after I retired from a Level 3 NICU, where I started lots of IVs, I went to work @ a smaller Level 2; came the day I needed an IV on a roly poly newborn, and I got it, 1st stick! I looked...
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    Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

    prmenrs replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    Try stabilizing the vein top and bottom--make a "c" w/the non-dominate hand, thumb below your planned insertion site, index finger above, so that vein doesn't wiggle away. Practice advancing the...
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    Anatomy and Physiology Refresher Course/Study Guides (free)

    prmenrs replied to CarolynB1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You Tube: anatomy and physiology crash course -
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    Coffee blood

    prmenrs replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know a guy who owns a small plantation in Kona; he brings in beans straight off the farm. When you order beans from him, he roasts it (medium dark), and sends it to you 2 day express mail. Super...
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    Coffee blood

    prmenrs replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in Nursing Humor

    If you don't like it, and don't drink it now, I don't see any reason for you to change anything. I know perfectly fine individuals (including nurses) who don't drink coffee. A couple of them don't...
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    Level 2 Ratios

    prmenrs replied to jennylee321's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    IMO--the problem w/Level 2 ratios is that they never take into account the amount of time needed for d/c teaching, breastfeeding support, helping parents recover from their Level III post-traumatic...
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    Did I Just Roll My Eyes Out Loud?

    prmenrs replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    We used to have a unit sec'y that would answer the phone, put the person on hold, announce over the PA, "Prmenrs? This Bud's for you!" Any parent in the NICU could hear her! Can we say,...
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    R/O TB. When do you give RIPE?

    prmenrs replied to nalie2's topic in General Students

    This is a valuable resource for health care providers. You should check it out. (in your spare time ) Centers for Disease Control and
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    Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

    prmenrs replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Carol Hathaway - ER Calm, extremely competent,
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    Im terrified of elevators and im trying to be a nurse...

    prmenrs replied to nurselou04's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have developed a fear of stairs, esp going down. Like @ a stadium. Just can't do it. I'm afraid of falling, which is not too crazy, as my balance and strength have diminished over the past few...
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    Mini IV infusion at school?!

    prmenrs replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Well
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    Item for nursing school

    prmenrs replied to NursetoNP23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I worked NICU most of my career. We had a lot of wall clocks, but I got tired of doing the head swivel dance trying to find one I could see. So, I got a lapel watch. They aren't expensive, you can...
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    New nurse.. Just want to quit everything..

    prmenrs replied to nohseungjin's topic in General Nursing

    Get out! this place will cost you your license, your health, your sanity. Not to mention the health and safety of your patients. If you need a job while you're in school, get a different one, or take...
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    Stethoscope tracker

    prmenrs replied to leonard_huh's topic in General Nursing

    I put a tag on mine that read, "If you steal this stethoscope, your loins will go numb". No one wanted