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  1. walkingrock

    Sad story for all nurses

    walkingrock replied to Kevinwrightjr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    really got to me, could happen easily to any of us, I'm guessing she was a PICU
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    Did majority of you NICU nurses begin your nursing career in LTC or elsewhere?

    walkingrock replied to 2Nurture1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I started in NICU as a new grad, but that was 32 years ago and times have changed. Just keep looking at the big picture and keep moving toward your goals and you will get there. Congratulations on...
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    Options for RN jobs and motherhood?

    walkingrock replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, it is easier to get a part-time job than a full-time job, in my unit. I think it has to do with retirement benefits...experience is not a factor in getting a part-time job any more than...
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    anyone familiar with the zaky?

    walkingrock replied to Sugarcoma's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've seen a few Zaky's brought in by parents, they are nice. Never heard of the Z flo positioners...just looked it up, very cool! We use cloth, quilted buntings and sandbags...but those Z flo's look...
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    Sleeping on the job.

    walkingrock replied to swon1223's topic in General Nursing

    My experience is that the person is immediately
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    Telling The Truth: A Nurse Who Stutters

    walkingrock replied to RN0310's topic in General Nursing

    Carry on...we all have issues, they are just not the same
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    Grandmas doing kangaroo care?

    walkingrock replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HIPPA is a main issue with allowing other family members to visit without the parents being
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    Any 22 weekers out there?

    walkingrock replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks all for the books, etc. We don't technically resuscitate until 23 wks; however, it is a problem when it is 21-24 or something...unknown, then we do respond and do what is appropriate, the...
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    arterial stab policy on your units?

    walkingrock replied to sweet0176's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What is
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    arterial stab policy on your units?

    walkingrock replied to sweet0176's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Art sticks or venous sticks (more likely will be a art stick) when we do blood cultures or have a lot of blood to draw, otherwise heelsticks. We only do radial art sticks (RN's); RT's don't do them on...
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    Bedside PPV Bag & Masks

    walkingrock replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :thankya: We have 'em set up, checked, functioning for each pt... The only change of practice I see, is they don't want admit beds set up in advance...open and set up when the baby is on the way, same...
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    open visitation/ 24/7

    walkingrock replied to kalamazoo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NICUGal's situation sounds similar to ours. We went to parents visiting 24/7 relatively recently, in the last year I think. We have been instructed to also point out some things in the computer....
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    walkingrock replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Oh No...it's checking the O2 "stat" in the ear
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    What to use on the nares to prevent breakdown of skin

    walkingrock replied to wrighty's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use
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    What to use on the nares to prevent breakdown of skin

    walkingrock replied to wrighty's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the cannulaide also. It goes on the nose and upper lip to protect it and there are holes at the nare openings that hold the prongs in
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    any advice? (for a soon-to-be intern)

    walkingrock replied to prplscrubs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Listen....and observe....don't be afraid to ask
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    HELP! Ostomy bag will NOT stay on!

    walkingrock replied to Preemie2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can see using the benzoin in older kids; but little one's skin is so absorbant. I thought Benzoin was removed from NICU's because it is unhealthy for them...anybody else? We used to use it on a lot...
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    Liquid Glycerin Administration in Neonates

    walkingrock replied to ICNClinicalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are you talking about a glycerin suppository that has been put in a tb syringe or do you actually have a liquid preparation? I've seen suppositories put in tb syringes and administered like that;...
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    Patient's Families as Facebook Friends....

    walkingrock replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think we have a "social networking" policy; but I can certainly see it coming in the future. I am curious to know what is generally included in the policies of those who do have them. I...
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    Mother/Baby VENT!!!

    walkingrock replied to BaByNuRsE07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is a sad situation. You are not alone in your scenario. Patient care is being compromised by the time it takes to document, act as though the patients and their visitors are "customers" and they...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    walkingrock replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the person who wants a tediously detailed report.... Do you know how to
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    Is NICU for the soft-hearted sensitive types?

    walkingrock replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I started out in NICU as a new grad over 31 yrs ago. It wasn't my 1st choice, at the time, but it ended up being my niche! I've done other things for short periods of time, and have always gone back...
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    What does your username mean?

    walkingrock replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    for years i had 2 very large tortoises wandering around in my back yard. they blended in, and looked like big rocks...that walked! so, i have been "walkingrock" since
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    Infection control overkill?

    walkingrock replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our policy is gloves when touching baby; I think it is not very developmental-friendly for the babies. Of course, handwashing after gloves removed and before touching anything being used on the baby....
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    Breast Milk Verification

    walkingrock replied to CHBRRT's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OMG! This is a first for me...RT's to verify EBM, we use 2