danissa LPN, LVN

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  1. danissa

    IV air bubbles

    danissa replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Remember this is arterial. First...close all your ports to the baby, tap the air to the top, fill with flush and go ahead, Be Calm., open the ports when you are 1000000% sure! Take your time, it's...
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    smallest micro

    danissa replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What happened to your wee tiny baby of 387
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    EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    danissa replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::redbeathe:heartbeat:redbeathe:heartbeat:yeah::yeah: I am so SO happy for you and your darling wife, you are at last a Mammy and Daddy!!!!! This wee guy is blessed, he will have a fab life with...
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    What are you thankful for?

    danissa replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I am Thankful for.... my really curly hair, as every morning, with straightening irons in hand..I have a choice!!!:bow: And seriously, more than anything else..for those I love and who love...
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    suctioning the intubated pt...1 nurse/RT, or 2?

    danissa replied to kessadawn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have found that it's very much a judgement call. if you know your patients tolerance to vent disconnection, even for seconds, then you can do the required suction, with one hand sterile, as a one...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    danissa replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    OMG SIRI !!!! That avatar is terrifying!!!!
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    what uni did we all go to

    danissa replied to melnq79's topic in International Nursing

    I did my Midwifery at Stirling University, and my Neonatal stuff at Napier University in Edinburgh, both Scotland. Great places , both of them! The lecturers in Napier were second to none! Fab...
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    I can't wait until...

    danissa replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All the energy and enthusiasm on this thread is heartwarming!!!:heartbeat Keep it up, all you Nurses to be, You will, I'm sure, be great nurses one day! Best of Luck to one and all, may your dreams...
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    "Caught" my first baby!!

    danissa replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well Done Babe! :yeah: The memory of that "first catch" never leaves
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    danissa replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    How far back did you go to get that quote? Tom hasn't been here for a while, and yeah, I totally appreciate that you would get that impression from his post, but you had to know the guy to get the...
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    Male nurse crying!!!

    danissa replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Of course men can cry! It does not make you less of a proffesional, it makes you a human
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    A long written, but simple diet plan

    danissa replied to woknblues's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well done to you that your healthy eating plan works for you! But , omg, where is the food that actually Tastes of something? Life is way too short to waste days living on oatmeal, just have what you...
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    nasal intubation

    danissa replied to Preemienurse23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Me Neither, in all these
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    Positive Touch in the NICU

    danissa posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi fellow NICU nurses! Just want to share with you all what a Fab study day I have had today, second part tomorrow! Wow, I truley cant wait, am all fired up to go back, even did my homework as soon as...
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    Positive Touch in the NICU

    danissa replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just back from the 2nd study day! WoWie! Again...fab food, but thats by the by....If you have the chance guys, look into Cherry Bond's work, she is so inspirational! ( Did I say that...
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    Accidental Extubation

    danissa replied to twizzlers67's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Scary thought, isn't it! Has happened to us all, I would guess, some of these wee guys are Soooo determined that that pesky tube will come oUT! If this happens, yes, I would suggest taking that ET...
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    Trimming of Neonatal Fingernails

    danissa replied to ldh's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I bring up the subject of nail clipping with the parents when its needed, get them to bring in baby nail clippers and show them how to do it if they are nervous. I'm in agreement with prmenrs, I've...
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    You Know You're a NICU Nurse When...

    danissa replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You get such a satisfaction from catching "bogies!" so the wee ones can breathe easier! And Pregestamil..oh yes its
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    Premature baby 'comes back to life'

    danissa replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm happy that your wee girl is doing fine! But, I must say, in all my years in the NICU, I have never worked with "the great creater" ...only other NICU staff, absolutely overworked, understaffed...
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    bilirubin lab draw site on newborns

    danissa replied to llc333's topic in Pediatric

    Oh holey Moley! Holding an infant down for 30 mins of torture............Think I will vomit now..thats barbaric!!!! All for an SBR, when a heel prick, by an experienced Nurse would have been done and...
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    Gay male nurse stereotype?

    danissa replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    But they are damn great to have a bubble to, whilst eating chocolate and feeling hormonal!!!! ( you kinda burst the bubble there..all us girls peekin in thought you were a sensitive guy who would cry...
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    Gay male nurse stereotype?

    danissa replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    :yeahthat:*wine You have SO got it....In
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    Don't touch that!

    danissa replied to nursecass's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    OMG Liz...you hit the nail right on the head! Our Docs are the same...would NEVER mess with the IV pumps, for the same reason you stated!:chuckle But the Ventilator thing>>>GGGRRRRR!!!!!...
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    The Patient I Failed

    danissa replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Both stories of human suffering on this thread are just so poignant.......... Heartfelt cuddles to those dealing with the outcomes, whether family members or nurses, you are in my
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    Anyone use the Dream Mover?

    danissa posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have this machine, fits under a pram or crib..(or a seat), which rocks babies to sleep. It's ultra safe and ultra useful, as in the case of babies withdrawing from substance abuse, who benefit from...