Heather333

Heather333

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  1. Does anyone work for HCA? I need to know how long their orientation is?

    Heather333 replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    5 days of hospital orientation ie. policy and procedure, benefits, how to use the computer system, etc. I can only speak from my experience because I went straight into the NICU. My orientation...

  2. Let's talk about acrylic nails ...

    Heather333 replied to SC RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If your nails are that much of a problem, then perhaps your MD can help. There is probably a reason, other than constant handwashing, that is causing your nails to be so weak and painful. I wore...

  3. Let's talk about acrylic nails ...

    Heather333 replied to SC RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sixes, If you would have read my second post, you would have seen my reply regarding natural nails : "I agree that excessively long nails (even natural ones) are a hazard in themselves (ie...

  4. Let's talk about acrylic nails ...

    Heather333 replied to SC RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    AMEN

  5. Let's talk about acrylic nails ...

    Heather333 replied to SC RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Perhaps if you are having that much trouble with your nails then maybe your Dr. can help. I agree that excessively long nails (even natural ones) are a hazard in themselves (ie accidentally scratching...

  6. Let's talk about acrylic nails ...

    Heather333 replied to SC RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Personally, I think that any type of false nails do not belong in bedside nursing practice. They harbor multiple organisms no matter how "clean" they look or how often they are done. Patients in the...

  7. How do Nurses feel about CMAs?

    Heather333 replied to CMAMW's topic in General Nursing

    I have had bad experiences with MA's posing as a nurse. I recently had to have a tetorifice shot which was given to me at my GP's office. The MD says the nurse will be in to give you your shot. The...

  8. Rotator Cuff Question

    Heather333 replied to DebsZoo's topic in General Nursing

    I had surgery last May on my shoulder secondary to an MVA. I had impingment sydrome where my AC joint was compressing my rotator cuff. Plus I had a bone-spur imbedded in my rotator cuff. I did not...

  9. 26g abbocath shortage...

    Heather333 replied to Lyssia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have never used a 26G cath. We use 24's on all our preemies and micropreemies.

  10. Telephone orders...read back and verified...

    Heather333 replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, we're doing to same thing. Have to right "Repeated and confirmed" after every verbal order (abbrevated R&C). It's a pain in the butt, but I can see how it could be useful.

  11. Jessica's family's lawyer opposes medical mal. cap

    Heather333 replied to Tilleycs's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not suprised. Like I said, I was waiting for the lawsuit to be filed.

  12. pregnancy and isolation patients

    Heather333 replied to moonshadeau's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Working in NICU, we take care of CMV positive babies. Our policy is if you think you are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, you absolutely CANNOT take care of those patients.

  13. Faking It

    Heather333 replied to l.rae's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I will NEVER EVER go back to adults. I'll stick w/ the micropreemies. Heather

  14. IV Starts

    Heather333 replied to Mofe'ny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had the same trouble with IV's that you did when I first started. I would get a blood return then BOOM there goes the vein. I found out that I was going through the vein because I was aiming too...

  15. Radiant warmers

    Heather333 replied to trish2307's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's what I thought to.

  16. Funny Names for Nurses

    Heather333 replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Worked w/ a urologist....Dr. Cockburn (pronounced Co-burn). Laughed to myself everytime I saw him.

  17. To surf or not to surf...that is the question

    Heather333 replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Depends on the babies. Usually under 30 weeks. If they are requiring more than 30% FIO2 after 1 hour, then they get another dose. I have seen term LGA babies w/ IDDM moms get 3 doses of Surf and a...

  18. Preemies and suppositories????

    Heather333 replied to NICUNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use a syringe attached to a 6F feeding tube and lube the tip. Usually give 1/4cc glycerin to micros and 1/2 to 1 cc for the rest.

  19. gavage feeds

    Heather333 replied to kmaryniak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We never feed the babies at the same time. They are all at least 30 minutes apart. We sit at the bedside w/ each feeding and don't hang them. We use 5F on micro preemies and change Q3 days. Others...

  20. Sewing your own scrubs

    Heather333 replied to obeyacts2's topic in General Nursing

    I make my own scrub tops. I usually buy the pants.

  21. Undecided whether to become a letter Carrier or R.N?

    Heather333 replied to Lisa24's topic in General Nursing

    My father worked for the post office for 32 years as a carrier and my husband has worked as a clerk at the post office for 5 years. My father was glad to retire and said if he could do it all over...

  22. parents book for NICU

    Heather333 replied to nurseiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have folders at the bedside; we call them mailboxes. They are explained to parents on admission and new info is put into them according to what is going on with the babies (ex. hyperbili, reflux,...

  23. Nightshift Headaches

    Heather333 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Headaches can also be a sign of dehydration. I work nights and notice that I do not drink enough water during my shift and when I get home I am too tired and just go to sleep. Keeping well-hydrated...

  24. School and Housework!

    Heather333 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    I had to learn to sacrifice a clean house for a while so I could focus on my future. It drove me nuts seeing my house a mess but I got over it! It gets a little better once you graduate but after...

  25. CNA's in the NICU

    Heather333 replied to daisy16's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Daisy16! We have a few CNA's in our NICU that function as our secretary/ tech. They do order entry, assist with cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, record info during an admission. Every...