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  1. walkingrock

    Has anyone ever 'taped' a gravity feed?

    walkingrock replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All our garage feelings are via syringe pump, unless the feeding is so small that it will run by gravity in a minute or
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    What size OG tube for decompression

    walkingrock replied to tjnkjn99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    8fr Is
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    My story

    walkingrock replied to Glycerine82's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would say that is a correct observation. I am currently struggling with treatment for acute exasberation of chronic tendonitis (PTT) for the last 5 months. It is very discouraging, and I am not...
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    Question for those who do head/body cooling

    walkingrock replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is our policy
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    Visitation during handoff

    walkingrock replied to maxx12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NICUGal wrote: "Open. Our legal department deems it "incidental overhearing". Alrighty. Parents and visitors can be at the bedside, but we do have a letter we give them upon admission to please try to...
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    Cooling Blanket for HIE

    walkingrock replied to HarleyNrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, they are allowed only under the blanketrol, and then, loosely (not tightly securing the baby). Don't really see it used much, as these babies are older in gestational age; also they are
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    Question? PA vs NP to work with healthy newborns in OB?

    walkingrock replied to siroisco's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No NNP's in my NICU. I have worked places where NICU's did use them. Pediatrician's do the circs. Well newborn checks are done by pediatricians, neonatologists, or an occasional PNP. The clinics out...
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    RN IBCLC advice

    walkingrock replied to TexRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

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    RN IBCLC advice

    walkingrock replied to TexRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rat lady, if you really want the holistic approach, have you considered taking a midwife program? There are RN and non-RN programs. I'm an NICU RN that just sat for the
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    What type of shoes do you buy?

    walkingrock replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Keen's with custom, medical grade orthotics with comfortable supportive
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    Anybody remember this

    walkingrock replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yup, and remember spinning hcts, and remember handling blood without gloves...anybody remember DeLee's (using your mouth for suction!) for mec aspiration at deliveries?
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    attn: experienced NICU RNs---

    walkingrock replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Bortaz, Wow, I so agree. I really appreciate that you took the time to write all of that out and share it. And, I might add, and then there is the ever-increasing and time-consuming documentation of...
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    IV insertion issues

    walkingrock replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes,
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    Is it difficult for men to get into NICU?

    walkingrock replied to MattNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked with a number of men in NICU in a variety of units. Yes, they are a minority, but it is really great to have them. I would love to see more men in the NICU. It helps to even the estrogen...
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    That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    walkingrock replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked all the shifts 8 and 12 hours, as well as 10 hr shifts (nice but not efficient for the hospital). I haven't done the 2-12-hr wknd shifts @ 40 hr pay. I've been working as an RN for over...
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    NAS

    walkingrock replied to fifita2010's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    haven't ever seen mom/baby care like you mention. We usually have 2 or 3 infants in assignment, but hopefully, only 1 is withdrawing; they are difficult patients to
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    Medication 20% Rule.

    walkingrock replied to kv07's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    never heard of it
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    New to NICU, but not nursing...

    walkingrock replied to nicurabbott's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really think a NICU orientation of a good number of weeks is important for success in this field, it is too bad that hospitals don't have the resources to do that. I think I had 12 weeks when I...
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    When does it get better??

    walkingrock replied to elliern88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The first year is particularly grueling. I remember, I used to have to go home and look things up on a regular basis, to try to keep up with the over-whelming knowledge base to learn. I can remember...
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    HELP! NRP Questions

    walkingrock replied to NancyP123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If the baby doesn't respond to tactile stimulation, it is in secondary apnea, and all the stimulation in the world isn't going to make it breathe; it needs PPV. A self-inflating bag can be used to...
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    Funny Names

    walkingrock replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have taken care of twins: Limoncello and Oranjello. We had triplets: Promise, Precious, and ? (can't remember). The worst name, and this was real, I took care of this baby: Cluster Fluck (first and...
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    Paperclips for eye exam????

    walkingrock replied to nell's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :smackingf OMG! In nearly 33 years I've never seen that. That is very
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    Research for NICU Tourniquet

    walkingrock replied to alex.IPI's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Rubber bands, IF
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    Tattoos and nursing

    walkingrock replied to ryanna112's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals are more conservative than others about this. I would say, cover up to start with, and check the culture out as you go. It is certainly much more comman to see visible tattoos than it...
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    Securing ET Tube

    walkingrock replied to MedEngineer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Agree with the above 2