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    Phototherapy

    prmenrs replied to dmsdms's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's a new one on me. Usually, I've seen "double bank", and/or a Wallaby pad under the
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    What do you guys suggest for preparing for the Neonatal CCRN Exam for Book

    prmenrs replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Neonatal-Intensive-Gerald-Merenstein/dp/0323033008/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-2033751-7969453?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188575098&sr=8-1...
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    Anyone in Our Lady of Lourdes or Helene Fuld program?

    prmenrs replied to AtomicWoman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I graduated from OLL in 1968--not much help to you, but I have seen the curriculum on the website recently, and am impressed by the fact that it looks like you could complete the program in 3 years,...
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    Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, help!!

    prmenrs replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    IMO, 39 is not too young for perimenopause. There is actually an over the counter urine test that can tell you where you are re: menopause. If possible, try to get an gyn endocrinologist. I went...
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    Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, help!!

    prmenrs replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gyn needs to see her again, and help your docs manage her. You don't state her age, but if she's peri-menopausal, could be a fibroid or some other pathology. I googled "heavy menstrual bleeding",...
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    understandable english

    prmenrs replied to susyn153's topic in General Nursing

    I did NOT say you should do anything. I said, IF YOU WANT TO, there is a way to diminish accents. There are many people, esp those for whom English is a 2nd language, who would like to do just
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    understandable english

    prmenrs replied to susyn153's topic in General Nursing

    Speech Therapy can be very helpful in diminishing strong accents. The problem can be an inability to distinguish phonemes (an elementary unit of speech that distinguishes one utterance from another)....
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    so far, love the job, hate the culture

    prmenrs replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I think Firstyearstudent has a legitimate issue. (by the way, if you want a new user name, it can be done!) I think MBA2BRN summed it up well. You're basically in an untenable position. As soon...
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    Lets do this differently for a change.

    prmenrs replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    Sooner or later, Tom, you will want to retire and golf full time. If you haven't been putting in time and effort w/the newbies, you won't be able to do that cuz no one will be there in your place....
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    Do you give breastmilk/formula/glucose to vented patients?

    prmenrs replied to Sweden's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you give the Protein and vitamins in a separate infusion, you can change the glucose/electrolytes as needed w/o the expense (time and $$$) of having pharmacy make a whole new Hyperal. Lipids are...
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    Do you give breastmilk/formula/glucose to vented patients?

    prmenrs replied to Sweden's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Depending on the NICU, some do "trophic" feedings starting @ ~ 12-24 hrs. Might be as little as 1/2 ml q 6hrs. We try to get colostrum for those feedings, but formula is ok. We would work up as...
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    Wheres God?

    prmenrs replied to derngrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd just like to suggest that God probably doesn't have any control over whether or not you pass NCLEX. You may be frustrated, angry, dissappointed and ?embarrassed. Take a little bit of time to pull...
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    Effect of the Draft.

    prmenrs replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    Moderator's comment: the ongoing argument is hijacking the thread. I suspect that one poster has misinterpreted the other's signature line, which is an old recruiting poster and the words "New Grad...
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    Effect of the Draft.

    prmenrs replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know about the Korean War, but in the Vietnam era, a lot of docs got their education via the "Berry Plan". Bottom line, the military helped pay for Med School, so after their...
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    Stickies

    prmenrs posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm happy to put up new stickies as we approach a new semester. i'd kinda like to get rid of old ones, though. (bandwidth and all that. as brian says, "let them freee"!) can you all help me...
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    Human Anatomy / A&P I Club for Fall 2007

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

    new semester, new
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    A&P I Summer 2007

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

    Thanks!
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    *microbiology Summer 07*

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

    Can I close this
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    A&P I Summer 2007

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

    Can I close this
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    What stethoscope do you have?

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

    http://www.stethoscope.com/index.cfm?event=ProductDetail&ProductID=305 This is a cheapo, Arwen. That Sprague needs to
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    What stethoscope do you have?

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

    I'm using a Peds Littman today b/c I'm on Mother-Baby, and it's easier to hear those big ole' NBs w/. I'm wearing it over one shoulder when it's not @ the desk. I have the "curse" on it: "STEAL...
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    How do you Handle Floating?

    prmenrs replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful what you pray for,
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    Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    prmenrs replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    ROFL!! This is actually a good idea!! That way, if you don't know the answer to the caller's question/problem, Tina's the one that looks bad, not
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    What stethoscope do you have?

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

    Yeah, but one of us has 4!! I know there have been threads about stethoscopes--might want to check 'em
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    How do you Handle Floating?

    prmenrs replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The worst part about floating is the "sneak attack" feeling: you go in w/your mind set one way, and then get your little applecart totally trashed! It's even more distressing if you've been on for a...