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    Antiobiotic delivery via iv pump in NICU

    DebblesRN replied to Carrybee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a level II NICU and we use syringe pumps and microtubing for antibiotic infusion for ALL babies, regardless of their weight. The company that was selling new pumps to the hospital came in...
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    Nubain Issues

    DebblesRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    The L&D nurse manager informed me today that Nubain is NOT a narcotic (or an opioid for that matter), That Narcan is NOT the proper reversal agent for it, and it is not necessary to give an infant...
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    question about lpn

    DebblesRN replied to futurenurseOB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in Florida, and the hospital I work at does not typically hire LPNs for L&D. We do have two LPNs that are also Surgical Techs (dual certified) and they don't take a patient assignment....
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    Administering meds (like Pitocin) without medical indication

    DebblesRN replied to serenity729's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No nurse should administer Pitocin without a doctor's order. The nurse stating she was giving it to "get things going" probably had an order. We don't act on our own like that. I have NEVER worked...
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    difference between cna and sec/tech

    DebblesRN replied to bs98241's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a newborn nursery with a level II NICU, and we have secretaries (we call them techretaries--LOL). They have to be CNAs, but their major responsibility is to work the desk--enter orders,...
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    male labor and delivery nurses

    DebblesRN replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a question about this--didn't read all eight pages of replies--so forgive me if someone already asked. let me preface this with the statement that I have NO problems with male nurses in L&D...
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    RNC?

    DebblesRN replied to mnbrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital is going for magnet status, so they are encouraging EVERYONE who is eligible to get their RNC. About 25% or our nurses are certified. You must have 2 years of experience in your field...
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    Agonal breathing

    DebblesRN replied to nurse4theKing's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to read the other posts more carefully. NO-ONE told the OP she should have done CPR. She was simply asking why the sats were 100% with agonal breathing. A few of the previous...
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    No nursery but not allowed to tell new moms that their newborn must room in!

    DebblesRN replied to Emberanna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry, I wasn't suggesting you were taking a baby in someone else's room. But, if a patient needs pain meds, they either have to come to the door and get it, or else you take the baby in with you,...
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    No nursery but not allowed to tell new moms that their newborn must room in!

    DebblesRN replied to Emberanna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First of all, I think the whole "forcing moms to room in" thing is ridiculous. I work in a facility with a nursery, and 95% of our moms send their babies to the nursery for some portion of the day or...
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    What to do when the person diverting drugs is parent of terminally ill child.

    DebblesRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Lord, what a HORRIBLE story. I agree with a number of the previous posters on here, she should have SUPERVISED visits with her son. When he passes, she should be forced into a rehab, or jail. I...
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    CNA straight cathing and giving suppository?????????

    DebblesRN replied to Stone06's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CAN/HHA, we were not allowed to do that. There was a Critical Care/Emergency Department Technician program I took at the community college that trained me to do sterile procedures (lab...
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    How many OB nurses are certified by NCC

    DebblesRN replied to Yonkers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I studied on my own. The test was HARD, so I was even happier that I paid that extra 50 bucks. LOL It was funny-it had to be taken in a special testing center, so I thought it would be a center like...
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    baby to the nursery please

    DebblesRN replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The nursery I work in, we keep about half of our census overnight per the mother's request. Some of them will send the baby to the nursery between breastfeedings so they can sleep in between...
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    How many OB nurses are certified by NCC

    DebblesRN replied to Yonkers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have my RNC through the NCC for low risk neonatal nursing. There is about 25% of our unit that is certified. You must have 2 years experience to be able to sit for the exam--we average between 6...
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    Does your phlebotomist ask you to draw blood from a PICC line for them?

    DebblesRN replied to koinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What do you think was running through that PICC line?? Heparin right?? How accurate is the PTT gonna be with heparin in the line?? Maybe that is why the patient needed a peripheral stick?? The...
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    New ER nurse wanting to work contingent OB....

    DebblesRN replied to mandababy0326's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are only going to work L&D as PRN or Pool staff, I wouldn't even try. You cannot get a position in L&D as part time without experience. They will hire you without experience if you...
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    starting IV's, pesky valves, just a rant

    DebblesRN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I can say that in my ten years of starting IVs, I have encountered veins that blow when you hit a valve. Sometimes, you can poke through them, sometimes, you can float the catheter in while you...
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    are there any cert. that i can get to boost my chances for a L&D job??

    DebblesRN replied to EILEEN456's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Neonatal Rescusitation Program (NRP) Basic Fetal Monitoring, ACLS (most L&D units are requiring ACLS now). It might not hurt to have PCEP, a breastfeeding class or two, and get some CEUs on...
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    Breastfeeding support by HCPs

    DebblesRN replied to mappers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow. It's terrible the bad experiences you guys have had. I want to add my 2 cents since I am a nursery/NICU nurse. People always want to blame the doctors, the nurses, the hospital--anyone they can,...
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    Pumping at Work???

    DebblesRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I pumped for both of mine, and I am happy to help out my coworkers who are pumping for their babies. Breast is best for babies. I don't begrudge any coworker who is trying to do the best thing for...
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    Measurements: NGT vs. OG tubes

    DebblesRN replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    Wow-learn something new everyday. When I worked with adults, I never did orogastric tubes. They were always NG--even intubated patients. I work with babies now, and we do orogastric and nasogastric,...
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    What's your reason for putting up with it?

    DebblesRN replied to canigraduate's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What kinds of things are these nurses putting up with? All I can say is that I don't put up with a great deal of BS, but I am not sure what it is that you feel the patients, doctors, or other staff...
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    Paramedics, EMT's, Nurses.... Where do you look for a Medic Alert ID first?

    DebblesRN replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    I think the medic alert bracelets are just as much for the ER staff as EMS. If I am unconsious and have to go to surgery, and there is no family around, I want them to KNOW I am allergic to...
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    How can I find out if Medicaid will remburse my hospital for lactation consultant?

    DebblesRN replied to Smackdown's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It looks like WIC covers it in Texas, maybe the mothers at your hospital need to be made aware of the service. Here is a link. Denton County, Texas - WIC Services The IBCLC program is VERY expensive,...