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    I saved my brother's life last night....

    prmenrs replied to jbjints's topic in General Nursing

    He may or may not appreciate it, but I say,
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    Cup feeding associated with longer hospital stays

    prmenrs replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.breastfeeding.org/articles/cup.html (exerpt): cup feeding policy and proceedure nancy e. wight md, faap, ibclc why cup feed? ...to provide a positive oral experience for the baby. to...
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    prmenrs replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nurses aren't happy when you poop (esp if you don't wait til the diaper's on) and they aren't happy when you don't poop. If you don't poop, we'll help you to see the error of your ways. And then...
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    What is the dumbest most degrading, most unprofessional thing...

    prmenrs replied to Chico David's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I called one of the health care systems in my area to find a doc, and I rec'd this "I have the time" line. It's just as stupid to hear as it is to say--and I had to restrain myself from telling her...
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    Scary baby near-code

    prmenrs replied to Erin 321's topic in General Nursing

    OP stated that she called the "ICN"--which means "Intensive Care Nursery". Dear OP: You did NOTHING wrong. Miss prima donna ICN nurse should have stayed down there after the IV start to help you in...
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    obituaries

    prmenrs replied to shannonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read them whenever I see a paper. I need to make sure I'm not IN
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    NICU/Neonatal Nurses: Please Help Me

    prmenrs replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I understand what you're saying. It helps to understand the pathophysiology involved--WHY are they so ill/why did they die. You will have attachments, but you can't let them get in the way when...
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    prmenrs replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    LOL. Been there, done
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    Do you care if they want you to remove your shoes?

    prmenrs replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    There are shoe covers that are
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    Do you care if they want you to remove your shoes?

    prmenrs replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    Just a suggestion: A compromise might be to carry shoe covers, the kind they use in the OR w/you; when you get to one of those houses, put 'em on. I've had plumbers use them in my house--they're...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    prmenrs replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    And the corollary to what I said before
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    prmenrs replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Reminds me, once again, that males ages 12 to 30 (and some females) do not have a tight grasp on human mortality as a concept that applies to them
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    ER Pet Peeves

    prmenrs replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    Everyone seems to have their own version of "ridiculous". This is, after all, a venting thread. Try to take it all w/a grain (or 2) of
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    Newborn Shiver

    prmenrs replied to Emily Suzanne's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree w/Jolie and Dawn. Babies are usually described as "tremorous" or "jittery", not shivering, since shivering is not a newborn behavior. The etiology is usually hypoglycemia; it could also be...
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    Do Filipino Nurses Need Remedial English Classes Before Going Overseas?

    prmenrs replied to Daly City RN's topic in International Nursing

    As a nurse who works w/LOTS of Filipino nurses, IMHO, it's not English lessons that are needed as much as accent reduction. Depending on where the nurse is from in the Philippines, the accents can be...
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    Are these procedures so bad?

    prmenrs replied to shelikesmorningglori's topic in General Nursing

    "...TW- the nurse's role in correctly positioning and holding a patient for an LP is of greater importance than the actual tap. If your position is wrong, you will have a traumatic tap or worse yet,...
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    Barbaric MD!

    prmenrs replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Excellent!!!
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    Barbaric MD!

    prmenrs replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really feel for you guys--nothing like trying to convince folks like that that the sky is TOO blue!
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    New to allnurses.com......HELP!!!

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

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/07-08-revision-suzanne-s-first-tip-314448.html
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    Barbaric MD!

    prmenrs replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would put in an occurrence/incident/quality variance/whatever report. Point out that it was a JACHO violation. The baby could have been given Tylenol before the procedure, as well as topical...
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    Cute video

    prmenrs replied to NFB2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hilarious!!
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    My two least favorite words

    prmenrs replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    My LEAST favorite phrase: (said by one of the NICU divas to me, working in the intermediate nursery) "Well, they're just feeder/growers." Like, you don't think they can get sick and die? Wanna...
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    mic-key g-tube

    prmenrs replied to AliRae's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    http://www.mic-key.com/ Try contacts on the website; they may be able to answer your question. Good Luck! A mic-key beats the heck out of a
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    Classical Conditioning in TV commercials

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

    If I were you, I'd ask for an alternative assignment. Or, you could try looking for an ad in a magazine, like
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    Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

    prmenrs replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I get a haircut once a month, pay $40. I have minimal gray hair (I prefer to call them my "sparklies"), it's basic brown hair w/a little bit of curl. I've been going to the same hair dude since...