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    Child bitten by another child

    prmenrs replied to 100kids's topic in School

    My son bit another kid. Very out of character for him. The teacher called me, wanted to know if he had any communicable diseases. I wanted to know more about the incident. The nurse told me my son was...
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    The "How was your day" question

    prmenrs replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a really sick baby, sometimes I'd ask them to pray that my patient would get better--if that would be appropriate. I might tell something funny that a baby did (usually related to pee, poo,...
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    Being called an idiot

    prmenrs replied to historylovinglpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ps- use the calmest voice possible under the
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    Being called an idiot

    prmenrs replied to historylovinglpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I wouldn't go so far as to say THAT, but, the term on the consent is "procedure". Care to clarify so I can get it signed for you, or do you want to come in, and consent the patient yourself? Thank...
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    Walking tall today

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

    Sadness. Sounds like you all did everything right, and the resus went well. Don't know what all happened beyond that (and I'm NOT asking, cuz it's none of my business); 26 wks is very immature, and...
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    cloth hats

    prmenrs replied to iverina's topic in Operating Room

    As a former Infection Control Nurse, I'd feel better if I knew those hats were washed after each day; bring a clean one in every day. Hot water and bleach. If you get body fluids on it, change it....
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    Walking tall today

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

    Way to
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    Looking for Guidance on Mistake

    prmenrs replied to katie115's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would have held the discharge. "Come back tomorrow, bring your car seat and the baby's clothes; be prepared to spend 2-3 feedings." Pass on in report, if they don't show, have Social Worker call...
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    newborn readmits back to NICU

    prmenrs replied to Kldrn9963's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If they get re-admitted for RSV, NO!!! We did have a baby who was very complex, finally d/c'd w/home nursing, vent support, etc. Two days later, Mom called me @ home, asked me to come; long story,...
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    Would you work alone?

    prmenrs replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You'd need to check w/your state's regs, but in most places, the hospital can't do this. Level II's are still "special care", and are required to have 2 RNs. Some places require 2 "licensed...
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    How Long To Do Cares

    prmenrs replied to Soliloquy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Take your cues from the baby's behavior: if s/he is giving finger splays, or other avoidance cues, take a time out. Do as much observational assessment as possible before touching the baby--If you...
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    bathroom accidents

    prmenrs replied to CalamityJane08's topic in School

    I'd be really careful w/this one. Might give another student an excuse to bully him on the playground. You want him to be more self-sufficient, not humiliate him.
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    bathroom accidents

    prmenrs replied to CalamityJane08's topic in School

    Does he have an IEP? Can he be assigned classroom aide or a personal aide, whatever it might be called in your district? Someone who is assigned to toilet and clean him? Maybe w/a one to one...
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    Neonatal/Pediatric Organization

    prmenrs replied to trendingsnow's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    These are the professional associations for neonatal nurses; I suggest you peruse their sites for student memberships, scholarships, etc. This one is partnered w/NSNA, so that might be of interest:...
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    Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    prmenrs replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    Key phrase: Write it up!! Every single time. I can't even imagine. Patients are awake during C-sections, implications being that such an incident would frighten Mom and every other family member...
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    Not closing to siblings?!?!?!??

    prmenrs replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @aerorunner---oh, dear. Do you have an Infection Control Practitioner? Can you use that
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    Not closing to siblings?!?!?!??

    prmenrs replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If some baby gets a virus and dies (not an unlikely scenario), bring on the lawyers. Not a good thing. Check w/other units in town; what are they doing? If they are closing for flu season, you can...
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    What path should I take to get into the NICU one day?

    prmenrs replied to Des1278's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you're going right into a BSN program, you may be able to get a preceptorship then. Trying to get a CNA job in a NICU is a great way to go,
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    Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    prmenrs replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    It's important for the entire team to view any error as an "organizational error"; where in the stream from order to pharmacy to nursing unit to patient could the error have been "interrupted"? Errors...
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    AN Ads

    prmenrs replied to AcuteHD's topic in Nursing Humor

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    Under the knife... again

    prmenrs replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Best Wishes for an optimal
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    Code Blue: What Should I Do?

    prmenrs replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Another big tip from when I was a superviser: if you have Med Students, put the biggest one on the chest--s/he can see all the action, and it frees up a nurse for someother task! Pharmacy should show...
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    Code Blue: What Should I Do?

    prmenrs replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Practice! Not the whole code, just the 'getting going' part. The more you do it, the easier you can just drop into action The nurse whose assignment the patient belongs to will be quizzed numerous...
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    If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    prmenrs replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    For sure, I would do it, hopefully, get more schooling, do it
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    Brian Short News

    prmenrs replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    (((NRSKarenRN)))