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    Brian Short News

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

    I found Brian and allnurses way back in 2000. The comraderie, the mentoring, the sharing, the humor and compassion (and the whining) that is nursing is all here. I'm not sure what Brian thought he was...
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    Brian Short News

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

    Heartbroken. And
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    Your local policy on caring for Jehovah's Witness neonates

    prmenrs replied to wensday's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We told them up front that we would minimize blood draws, but, we couldn't help the baby w/o lab/bld gas info. Started them on Epogen right away, supplemental Fe as soon as feedings tolerated; Court...
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    No babies for this NICU nurse

    prmenrs replied to angrykitten's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In nsg sch, they taught us this phrase: "For what reason do you wish this information?" It has proved useful on many occasions. "you may have had 6 children, but, have you had a premie before? They're...
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    Any 22 weekers out there?

    prmenrs replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sometimes, the Docs talk to the parents, advising what the physiologic situation is (that 22wks is not compatible w/life, 22+ likely to die, have severe handicaps, all the scenarios possible. They...
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    Nicu in need

    prmenrs replied to catken's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked @ a Level 2 unit for a while after I retired from the Level 3; they had "ALS" nurses who had been sent to a Level 3 unit and been taught skills like intubating, inserting lines, and so forth....
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    CNA in the NICU

    prmenrs replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some nursing students can do an internship if arranged by the school and nurse managers. CNAs do the tasks listed by ICUman and Miiki. The unit could not function w/o a clerk and CNA. They are busy...
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    NICU Nerd Attack!

    prmenrs posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am happily retired. I did my fair share--42+ years in nursing, most in NICU. So why did I pre-order the new Merenstein & Gardner's newest edition. It came today. It is so pretty, I'm nearly...
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    Pediatric sub-Q rehydration therapy (hypodermoclysis)

    prmenrs replied to freki's topic in Emergency

    I actually did it when I was a senior nsg student--in 1968!! Yeah, I know, don't look @ me in that tone of voice! I think these days, the docs would more likely use an Intraosseous infusion (Medscape:...
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    Medicinal Honey

    prmenrs replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Medihoney® Patient Information/FAQs | Derma Sciences "The honey available in stores for cooking and eating is often not sterilized and may carry a small risk of infection with bacterial spores....
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    Administering NICU MEDS

    prmenrs replied to powerRN91's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you are working, check the policy and procedures manual of the unit. They spell a lot of this stuff out for you. It should also be covered in orientation to the
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    Nicu references

    prmenrs replied to arlucero1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I preordered the new edition, and I'm not even working! Ok, I'm a nerd. I'd get the new one if I were you. Don't forget to take it off your taxes!! Then, I would also subscribe to Neonatal Network or...
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    RNC NICU question

    prmenrs replied to nicu-nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Deep in the recesses of my mind, I seem to recall that 'someone' had to verify that I had worked in the NICU setting for the requisite amount of time. If you haven't fulfilled that requirement, the...
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    Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    prmenrs replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My 90 y/o grandfather was in a snf, sometimes confused, sometimes not. He was bedridden after having broken both hips (he broke the 2nd hip after he climbed over the side rail!). My aunt brought him...
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    You are not a nurse...

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

    When I was a student, if someone, esp may family members, asked me a question, I would tell them "we hadn't gotten to that part yet". This worked great until about 2 months before graduation, then...
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    You are not a nurse...

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

    My personal pet peeve is the Medical Assistant that puts the wrong size cuff on me, and, as it's inflating, starts to play 20 questions. I will request the correct sized cuff, and warn them that I...
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    Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    prmenrs replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In the early 80's, I had a supervisor job. I was helping in CCU one night when they were busy. One room had an intercom that was always on b/c it was around the corner and you couldn't see the...
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    NRP certification

    prmenrs replied to BSN<RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Neonatal Resuscitation Program -
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    How to Prepare for Your Interview

    prmenrs replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I think back on my first nursing job interview, it may be a miracle I got hired. I was well-dressed and very enthusiastic. She asked me about nsg sch, what model we had used, how much clinical...
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    Nurses: What Helps You The Most?

    prmenrs replied to 1life2love's topic in General Nursing

    Keep the unit stocked if that is in your job
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

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

    Keep documenting and reporting. Consider an "incident/quality variance" report (i.e. official paperwork that HAS to be passed uphill). Be patient. It takes a lot of documentation, sometimes. If other...
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    NICU Nerd Attack!

    prmenrs replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @tiger--I would start scanning. Like you probably did w/textbooks. Read the intros to a chapter, all the section headings, pictures/illustration captions, and summary sections. Go back and revue what...
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

    prmenrs replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Any new grad (or new hire) w/a brain and even a smidgen of common sense gets in quick w/the ancillary help and makes very nice! Helps make beds, holds patients, and generally tries to be as helpful as...
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    So 39 weeks is the full term cut off now?

    prmenrs replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Excellent post, Elvish. 37 week babies can and do, on occassion, get Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and, because of their borderline maturity, may switch into a persistent fetal circulation scenario....
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    NTI - 2015 - San Diego

    prmenrs replied to btrfly76's topic in Critical Care

    @Cat--not allowed to. Too many fork lifts, cherry pickers, and other heavy equipment whizzing around, driven by crazed people. (NO, not allnurses; we just quietly set up our sweeeeet booth [# 838]...