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    Jcaho

    prmenrs replied to AmaraeRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is me during JACHO visits: :chair: or :sofahider: or, if I'm really lucky: :onbch: Seriously, sit down w/your preceptor, NM, CNS and find out what they want you to do. Sometimes, you're...
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    Is TLC(=tender loving care) causing you more trouble?

    prmenrs replied to sarahrain's topic in General Nursing

    Before you hit them w/the Etomidate, might want to read the side effects section of this Wikipedia entry:
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    Can't Sleep

    prmenrs replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

    I need to close this thread and refer you to your provider. Good Luck to
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    Caps!!!

    prmenrs replied to rnmom00's topic in General Nursing

    Paper
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    NICU new grad UCSD/DHMC?

    prmenrs replied to nicunewgrad's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's too hard to live in SoCal w/o a car. I'm not living in Hillcrest right now; $1000 seems about right--it's called a "paradise" tax. ALL real estate in this area is very high. I think it would...
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    NICU new grad UCSD/DHMC?

    prmenrs replied to nicunewgrad's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    UCSD has an EXCELLENT new grad program in the NICU. They've been doing for a few years so lots of experience--they should have the drill down by now! If you live in Hillcrest, you can walk to work and...
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    neonatal ventilators

    prmenrs replied to babyminder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I googled the babylog and found this site: http://www.ventworld.com/index.asp . This is a list of all the neonatal vents they had info on:...
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    Wish me luck!

    prmenrs replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

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    Has anyone ordered from a1scrubs before?

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

    Just a note that this thread was started in 2002. Maybe they've
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    neonatal ventilators

    prmenrs replied to babyminder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I moved this thread to the NICU forum for better
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    Tricky woo syndrome....

    prmenrs replied to chadash's topic in Psychiatric

    "Flop Bott" had to do w/impacted anal glands, if I remember
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    Never thought I'd see this on the unit...

    prmenrs replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Pretty amazing. And not in a good way! I see CPS in their
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    Primary/secondary apnea.

    prmenrs replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love the "how much does s/he weigh?" thing. Ummm, the baby's feet have barely cleared the
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    Primary/secondary apnea.

    prmenrs replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    To make things worse, she asked the neo why there was so much blood on the baby's abd! The neo says, "I think you exceeded it's tinsile
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    Primary/secondary apnea.

    prmenrs replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On the opposite end of the spectrum, Steve: the CNM is in such a hurry to hand off the kid, she forgets to clamp and cut and just avulses the umbi
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

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

    my fave is the kid who has a huge mess in their scivvies, and puts his foot in it while you're grabbing the wipes. and then when you lift their feet to get all the way up their back, they pee on...
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    The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    prmenrs replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    They taught us this line in nsg school: "for what reason do you need this information?" It usually ended the personal ??s. I hope we've given you some good
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    Print Scrub Sets

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

    I've seen these on people, and it really, really, really looks like you're working in your jammies.
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    What is a code gray?

    prmenrs replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely ask!! @ least let them know there's nothing in P&P about that code. We have a card hanging on our ID badges w/the meanings of all the codes. Very
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    Withdrawal

    prmenrs replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Bathing: swaddle in a thinner blanket before putting in the tub. A tub bath is more calming than sponge, but if baby is hot and sweaty, sponge him w/a tepid cloth helps. Sometimes Tylenol and...
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    +Nursing caps

    prmenrs replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    Caps are just one of those things whose time has expired. I have mine; they're on the top shelf in the closet. I'll probably request they be cremated w/me. As for work? Caps + hair + open warmer =...
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    Good website for Nursing Gear?

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

    Tafford.com for uniforms; Amazon.com for just about everything
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    Demeaning, thankless job?

    prmenrs replied to NurseToBeLMC's topic in General Students

    The others have some great advice. I have some suggestions, also. If I'm suggesting stuff you already know, my apologies. -shoes. Get good supportive shoes and insoles to cushion and support your...
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    Funny NICU Video

    prmenrs replied to mybabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I couldn't access the clip. "access
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    Neonatal Pneumonia

    prmenrs replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Babies delivered by C-section often get pneumonia b/o not clearing fluid from their lungs (retained fetal lung fluid that doesn't clear ---> pneumonia). It's not really related to mom's