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    Does the size of the work unit matter?

    adventure_rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow AN folks! I've been thinking about unit sizes, and I'd be curious to hear your feedback. I've spent time on units ranging from a 6 bed CVICU to a 60 bed Neonatal ICU. Neonatal ICUs, my...
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    Does the size of the work unit matter?

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear, censored
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    What to choose, NICU vs PICU?

    adventure_rn replied to novicenurse123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I second everything NICUNurseEliz said. Another thing that's unique to NICU that you might not find anywhere else in the hospital is the continuity of care. With adults, as their status changes,...
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    Deciding to take the CCRN

    adventure_rn replied to NICUNurseEliz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi there! This may be old news to you, but you could consider getting your RNC-NIC certification instead. In some NICUs it is more highly regarded than the CCRN (which probably depends on your...
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    What do you think ?

    adventure_rn replied to Nursing4U2's topic in General Students

    Lol, that actually sounds like management on a lot of nursing units. Policies can change rapidly, without apparent staff input, and people complain. As other PPs have said, your options are to accept...
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    Are we saving lives?

    adventure_rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    My favorite patient tried to die on me the other day. After a couple of months in the Neonatal ICU, he was just days from being discharged. He would need a home monitor for occasional immature heart...
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    adventure_rn posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    So apparently this is a thing now: This "Bubble" Nail Trend Is Crazy AF COPDers and CHFers of the world
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

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    Whatdaya think this is?

    adventure_rn posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    So, I saw this while walking down a random hall of my hospital today. No idea where it leads. These are my guesses. 1. Trauma ICU 2. Secret hang out for nurses whose backs hurt 3. This is where...
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    When celebs stop by to say hi

    adventure_rn posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and some other random celebrities I've never heard of hit up the Peds hospital at Tufts to promote the all-ladies remake of Ghostbusters. Apparently a bunch of...
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    Let's play a game

    adventure_rn posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Would you rather... Debride an oozing maggot-filled wound with no gloves ~OR~ Perform rectal dig stim with no gloves Would you rather... Give a full bath to a creep who continually makes...
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    When celebs stop by to say hi

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agreed. In that second pic, I think Melissa and Kristen look like they feel totally awkward posing with this kid who isn't into it. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the producers pushing for it...
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's ok, I'm sure she has her nurse to do it for
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    When celebs stop by to say hi

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since Ryan Gosling isn't really your type, I made these just for you,
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    When celebs stop by to say hi

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I have time in the next couple of days, I'll make you one of Liam
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    When celebs stop by to say hi

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Now this is some celeb visitation I could
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    adventure_rn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    In addition the the awesome skills described above, I love me some neonatal ADLs. Especially bath time. There is nothing more satisfying than deep-shampooing a baby with a full head of hair, then...
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    adventure_rn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    That reminds me of a story my dad told me from his first week of residency decades ago. He was in an ICU with an open-heart post-op patient who was basically being kept alive by the balloon pump in...
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    adventure_rn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    That me lol And that image also makes me really happy. Even though I exclusively do babies now, I loved outpatient geri: they were so happy to see you, you were so happy to see them, and you could...
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    When celebs stop by to say hi

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, the second pic reminds me of an awkward family photo: adults with uncomfortable, forced smiles/poses trying to ignore the fact that the child in the foreground is clearly miserable. (He's...
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

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    Still in school - What can I do now to be a better candidate as a new grad?

    adventure_rn replied to studentnurse711's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One way to get to know managers is simply by networking with current L&D/Mother-Baby/NICU nurses at local events (like the ones I mentioned in my first post). If you meet nurses at conferences or...
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    adventure_rn replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yep.
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    Overweight

    adventure_rn replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

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    Overweight

    adventure_rn replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ok, guys, I have a food confession to make. Earlier this week I worked 5 straight shifts. I was so stinking tired halfway through that I bought myself a two large pizza deal to sustain me for the...