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    How to treat umbilical cord?

    prmenrs replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't put anything on it, educate parents on s/s of oomphalitis, keep diapers off. Sponge bath only til it's off and stump is completely
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    how to get the ball rolling to get NICU

    prmenrs replied to CT Pixie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you want to "end up" in NICU, start out in NICU. Don't listen to the instructors who tell you to get a year in Med-surg. If you work as an LVN, try to get a job in Mother-baby/post-partum or...
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    frustrated!

    prmenrs replied to Almabella's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Jolie explained it better than I did. I would advise you NOT to work in med-surg if your goal is NICU. It will not help, and may make it more difficult to transition to NICU. Babies are just way...
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    frustrated!

    prmenrs replied to Almabella's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think if I were you, I would put in my application. Look for a unit w/a really good orientation and/or new grad program. Request to interview w/hte Nurse Manager even if HR tells you you don't...
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    NICU's w private rooms?

    prmenrs replied to aviator411's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't tell you how many really sick babies, totally snowed, but every time the gossipers laughed, took a dive in the sat dep't. We had a room that was licensed @ an OR room (and used for PDAs and...
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    My job has no meaning

    prmenrs replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need a PR campaign. If people don't know who you are and what you do, and the importance of it (how do they manage pts w/o those lab #s??), they can't value it. Maybe you and a couple of...
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    Spacenurse: Critcial Care Preceptor & Nursing Activist

    prmenrs replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    That staffing law was an uphill battle, and still is! How empowering to be a part of that! Fantastic job, Spacenurse. I am glad you are part of our online community. Thank you for your work...
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    How do you get the stripe to stick to your nsg cap?

    prmenrs replied to S.N. Visit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used to use 1/4 " regular white adhesive tape, cut a piece as long as your ribbon/stripe. Make a long tube w/the sticky side out, put your stripe on it, then position it on the cap. Another way is...
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    21 weeker going home!!!

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

    Well, the hospital isn't going to put it in the paper that she's got CP, not thaat I'm saying she does... For her sake, let's hope for the
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    Took a Peds/Infant assessment class today,.."homework" question,..

    prmenrs replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    Wheezes are usually heard on exhalation. Rales are heard on inspiration. I think rhonchi are,
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    Took a Peds/Infant assessment class today,.."homework" question,..

    prmenrs replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    from: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/101/1/e13 Fentanyl Indication: Pain Dosage: IV: 0.5 µg to 2.0 µg/kg. Repeat dose as necessary for clinical effect. Note:...
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    21 weeker going home!!!

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

    http://apnews.myway.com//article/20070220/D8ND49N01.html Baby is in
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

    prmenrs replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi, everyone!! It's me again, back on the diet "wagon"! How are you all
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    Pancake day.... What you having ???

    prmenrs replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    We DO celebrate Shrove Tuesday--Mardi Gras. New Orleans is the biggest, it lasts ~ 10 days, but ends @ exactly midnight tonight. http://www.holidays.net/mardigras/ I tried cornmeal pancakes @...
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    Kangaroo Care

    prmenrs replied to twinkletoes53's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it's important to make the parents as comfortable as possible. Their arms should be supported; pillows and footstools can help. They're gonna be there for an hour or more. If they're...
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    Tiniest baby links

    prmenrs posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/tiniestbabies/bdorder.cfm
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    Any Other Math Phobia's Out There???

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

    We have a whole sticky w/math help sites: https://allnurses.com/forums/f198/math-help-links-120539.html So you can see you're not alone!! Start w/the first math class you'll need. Get the book...
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    Kangaroo Care

    prmenrs replied to twinkletoes53's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have to say that, once parents start doing this, they LOVE it! Especially after the baby is @ the "grower-feeder" stage. I remember one dad who would walk into the nursery stripping off his shirt,...
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    Effectiveness of alcohol??

    prmenrs replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Nursing

    BBG is correct about the thyroid issue. We always wiped it all away. Now, as previously stated, chlorhexidine is
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    Effectiveness of alcohol??

    prmenrs replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't clean off the Betadine (@ least in babies) you can't see the vein. Betadine works by killing the bacteria as it is drying. Once it's dry, you should be able to use the alcohol w/o a...
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    Effectiveness of alcohol??

    prmenrs replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Nursing

    The alcohol helps mechanically clean the skin, and does kill some bacteria. Decreasing the # of bacteria on a piece of skin you're about to pierce w/a sharp object. You should use something...
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    Kangaroo Care

    prmenrs replied to twinkletoes53's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did a forum search w/the term "kangaroo care", and here are the results: https://allnurses.com/forums/search.php?searchid=2845796 and got this website from a Google search:...
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    funny things Phleb's hear when with a p.t

    prmenrs replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My son had a VP shunt revision@ ~ age 9, the next am the tech came in and told him he [the tech] needed to draw blood on him. When I came in a few minutes later, Juan, who is still a very literal...
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    Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

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

    Kattabba--that list is
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    Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    prmenrs replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think it's cute,