walkingrock ADN

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  1. walkingrock

    How often do you change clear fluids? Pressors in particular!

    walkingrock replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Pressors via syringe pump: syringe med changed every 24 hours; tubing (dedicated) changed every 72
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    Can you have an associates degree and work in the Nicu?

    walkingrock replied to JulielovesCody's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Lots of our nurses are ADN's, some have BS not BSN's; we do have BSN's and some with master's; but not
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    Infection control overkill?

    walkingrock replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would love to hear more on this...I agree with "prmenrs"approach. Don't want to have your infection control people getting defensive before you can even get started in your quest. There must be...
  4. walkingrock

    Dear PICU Nurses...

    walkingrock replied to ittybabyRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It's vey unfortunate that you were the recipient of that thoughtless remark. I don't think that is representative of PICU nurses. I've floated to PICU's for years, and have found the nurses to be...
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    As a nurse, how do you tell your PCP you want anti-anxiety meds?

    walkingrock replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Update! MIssed, that you graduated in May....Got it
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    As a nurse, how do you tell your PCP you want anti-anxiety meds?

    walkingrock replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm sad and not surprised to read your post. Yes, you should have received more orientation for your position. However, you need your job. Hopefully, in time, with more experience behind you, you can...
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    neonatal IV sticks

    walkingrock replied to smbluthing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i wish we still had silk tape, it is my favorite also, works beautifully. we are stuck with the plastic tape, and it doesn't even tear well, it doesn't mold and stick like the silk does. i also like...
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    Need help from everyone re: communication devices.

    walkingrock replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Spectralink That's what we are still
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    My heart belongs to the Neonates and I need your help!

    walkingrock replied to NICU1209's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anything you can do in the maternal chaild area could help you get your foot in the door. If there is a nursery position anywhere that would be ideal; although in my experience, there are pretty much...
  10. walkingrock

    Tote bag?

    walkingrock replied to Sue Damones's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LL Bean has some nice totes, I like them better than Land's End. REI has some great bags and totes...excellant quality. Also, I see people using craft totes, rolling backpacks, etc. Really depends on...
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    Mid Life Change in Career

    walkingrock replied to ready4anything's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i've been in nicu for most of my 29 yrs as an rn. it is my niche. it can be yours, too. but just bear in mind...every job has the bad with the good. making this change doesn't necessarily guarantee...
  12. walkingrock

    Hep B Vaccine or not?

    walkingrock replied to alyx's topic in General Nursing

    my original series of vaccinations was just after they came out...trying to remember when that was, i'm thinking 1984?? i had a blood check some years ago, and did not have immunity, so had the...
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    Parents that make you go MMMMrgh!

    walkingrock replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i'm sure we all get these types of problems. one of the hardest for me to handle well is when it is the baby's family that is causing a problem for their baby...then my instinct to, protect the baby...
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    Anyone heard of VADER(sp?)'s Syndrome?

    walkingrock replied to lhawes73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i've seen a number of vater's over the years. i see it has already been discussed what it is, etc. fascinating the topic of ivf and
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    NP working as a staff nurse in NICU

    walkingrock replied to NeuroNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked in a level II unit with a staff RN that was an NNP. She just got tired of traveling to all the different units/hospitals in her NNP job, didn't have the option of just working in 1 unit. She...
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    Tattoos uncovered?

    walkingrock replied to Dewgrl's topic in General Nursing

    i see this thread is over a year old, but i do have some info, if someone is looking for it...i went to a dermatology group for over a year, probably about 2-3 yrs ago. i investigated tattoo removal,...
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    Stupidest reason to go to ER

    walkingrock replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    ouch!
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    Stupidest reason to go to ER

    walkingrock replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    i asked my friend to contribute...he's an er doc, and pretty fed up with what comes into the er.... i want a copy of your paper, i'll send it on to my friend.... my most recent one, was a guy in his...
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    shift question

    walkingrock replied to boofish's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i would expect to start on night shift. depends on the unit how fast the turnover is...slow turnover makes for a stable, probably excellant environment, but a long time to get to day shift, especially...
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    My 1st NICU interview!!!!

    walkingrock replied to lilbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    is this the 1st hospital that you interviewed at, that you wanted to work
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    Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    walkingrock replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    my personal reaction is that it is hilarious. but people don't react the same way to things. if it's not funny to you, delete it and don't pass it on. i wouldn't lose sleep over it or feel the person...
  22. walkingrock

    Pregnant: What do I really care about it the hospital?

    walkingrock replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    avoid: chemo, radiation, chicken pox/shingles, if you aren't rubella immune be very careful about exposure to measles, herpes, tb. i know there's a couple more i can't think of right now... i would...
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    LVN to RN

    walkingrock posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i'm gathering info for my step-daughter. she's a hard worker, and not dumb, but she has trouble with test-taking, gets anxious, etc. can't get her gpa up high enough to get into an rn program. what...
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    need help--husband died at home

    walkingrock replied to pyseymo's topic in Cardiac

    :icon_hug: i am so sorry for your loss. this must seem like a horrible nightmare that will not end. you have a lot of trauma to deal with...the loss of your love and partner in life, the experience of...
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    I'm Being Disciplined for Looking Up My Own Labs

    walkingrock replied to daisybaby's topic in General Nursing

    I find this quite shocking! I've never heard of someone getting in trouble for looking up their OWN lab results! I'm certainly familiar with not looking at any personal or medical info on patients...