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Gifts For Nurses Nursing Blog, Chat, Forum, Nursing Career Jobs, Nursing Degrees, Programs, Nursing Homes, NursingMail.com, Nursing Scrubs, Uniforms, Nursing Schools, Colleges, Scholarships (Nursing), Traveling Nurses Nursing Topics, A to Z: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Nursing Degrees, LPN-RN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, Associate, Bachelors, Masters and more! Free Downloads, Games, Software, and more! See also: Coronary Care Unit (CCU), http://www.nursefriendly.com/ccu/ Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses, http://www.nursefriendly.com/icu/ Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nursing, http://www.nursefriendly.com/picu/ ****************************************************** Diane M. Ellenberger, BSN, MS, RN, LNCC, California Nurses: Specialty Areas: Neonatal, Obstetrics, Pediatrics http://www.nursefriendly.com/ellenberger ****************************************************** Janet Lane, RN, CLNC, Medical-Legal Consulting of Central Florida:"RN Certified as a legal nurse consultant to attorneys. All cases involving MEDICAL ISSUES of any kind are welcome with special focus on sick & premature infants, newborns, children with illnesses and/or disabilities. DNA TESTING is also done for forensic, criminal and paternity testing by Genetic Technologies, Inc." http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/lane/ ****************************************************** Theresa Lawson, RN, BSN, CLNC, Ohio NICU Med/Surg http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/lawson/ ****************************************** Alicia Orlow, LVN ASN RN BSN, California: Specialties: Neonatal Intensive Care Maternal Child Health http://www.nursefriendly.com/orlow/ ****************************************************** Kathryn Spilker RN, BSN, LNC, Lifeline Medical/Legal Consulting L.L.C.:"As Legal Nurse Consultants, we use our nursing experience, and knowledge of legal issues in preparing cases related to health care issues. Screen cases for merit, prepare chronologies, summaries, timelines and analysis of the medical records. Identify standards of care, causation issues, locate experts, research and review medical data and literature. Assist attorneys with all aspects of discovery and trial preparation. The success of your medically related cases relies on qualified, detailed, and accurate assessment of the facts. 3034 Ridgetop Ct., St. Peters, Missouri 63376 E-Mail: educate5@verizon.net Homepage Address: http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/spilker/ ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Sharon Ragone, RN, Mothers of invention, To improve patient care, nurses devise innovative products, Nurseweek:"For the sixth time in one day, Sharon Ragone, RN, a neonatal intensive care unit nurse, checks the bilirubin masks on premature babies at St. Mary's Hospital in Apple Valley. The masks easily slip. If she neglects to check them, ultraviolet light used to treat the babies' jaundice could damage their delicate eyes. On her way home that night, Ragone picks up a few supplies in the emergency room. The next day, she fits the babies with her creation, which she dubs the Bili-Bonnet. Hours pass. Every time she checks, the bonnets are snugly in place." http://www.nurseweek.com/news/features/00-08/invent.html ****************************************************** Guidelines for the Responsible Utilization of Neonatal Intensive Care, Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care:"The goals of Neonatal Intensive Care vary depending upon the status of the infant. In some cases, the goal is similar to adult intensive care; that is, to return the infant to its normal state of health. For infants born with a special condition or defect, the goal is to repair the problem and support them until they can be cared for at home. The majority of neonatal intensive care admissions are related to prematurity. The goal in these circumstances is to convalesce and support the infants until they have matured and can be cared for at home. Some infants are extremely premature, incurably ill or have defects or conditions where intensive care may only prolong the act of dying or result in survival with profound neurological or physical defects." http://www.perinatalweb.org/association/pub_pStateNICUPos.html ****************************************************** Neonatology on the Web - Home Page - www.neonatology.org... www.neonatology.orgwww.neonatology.netwww.neonatology.com [ Neo Home | New | Clinical | Computers | Jobs | Diversions | Links ] Welcome to The Neonatology WebRing. [ Previous 5 Sites | Previous | Nex... http://www.neonatology.org ****************************************************** Newborn Screen/PKU/Heelsticks:"Subsections on this page: General, Timing of Newborn Screen, Heelstick Technique and Blood Sample Collection, PKU / Phenylketonuria, Hypothyroidism, Galactosemia:"Doing a heelstick for the newborn screen (aka PKU) is so unpleasant for the technician that few will volunteer for the job. The best way to clear out a lab is to announce that you need someone to do a PKU heelstick - suddenly everybody needs to go to lunch or wash their hair. Imagine what it's like for the newborn!" http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/pku.html ****************************************************** NICU-Web Home Page... University of Washington Academic Medical Center | Copyright © 1998 | Disclaimer Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center | Copyright © 1998 | Disclaimer Common Diagnoses Apnea Neonatal Abstin... http://neonatal.peds.washington.edu ****************************************************** Small Beginnings:"Thanks For Visiting Us At Small Beginnings..."Where Baby's Needs Are The Motivation To Produce Better Products..."Where Nurse's Needs Bring About Innovative Product Ideas That Eliminate Altering Medical Devices & Are Easier To Use...Where Products Are Developed To Be Less Expensive To Hospitals And Cost Effective As Well." Small Beginnings Inc. 17525 Alder St. Suite #28 Hesperia, Ca. 92345 Toll Free 800 676-0462 Local # 760 949-7707 Fax # 760 948-1916 http://www.small-beginnings.com/ ****************************************************** See also: See also: Cocaine, Substance Abuse & Drug Addiction Links, Breastfeeding, Infertility, Contraception & Fertilization, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics Jokes, Humor Links, Labor-Delivery-Obstetric Nursing, Labor and Delivery Management Nursing Jobs, Midwifery, Miscarriages, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurses, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Management Nursing Jobs, Obstetric Nurses, Obstetrics Staff Nursing Jobs, Pregnancy Nurse Entrepreneurs, Premature Infants, Low Birth Weight Babies ****************************************************** California: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital:"The Charles B. and Ann L. Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services consolidates services for mother, fetus and neonate into a fully integrated clinical service line and formalizes partnerships with participating faculty and staff dedicated to the health and well-being of child bearing families from conception through infancy. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is a 42-Level III bed nursery." Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 725 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 Contact Phone: (650) 497-8800 Fax Number: (650) 497-8034 http://www.lpch.org/clinicalSpecialtiesServices/ClinicalSpecialties/Neonatology/neonatologyNeonatalIntensiveCareUnit.html ****************************************************** Iowa, St. Luke's Hospital Division of Neonatal Medicine: Neonatal IntensiveCare Unit (NICU):"You can take comfort in knowing that should your baby require extra care, St. Luke's has the highest-rated neonatal intensive care unit and the only Level II Regional NICU in the Cedar Rapids area. In fact, other hospitals transfer babies to St. Luke's when they need special care." St. Luke's Hospital Division of Neonatal Medicine 1026 A Avenue NE, PO Box 3016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-3026 Phone: 319/369-8160 http://www.stlukescr.org/body.cfm?id=115 ****************************************************** Missouri: Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Children's Hospital, University of Missouri Health Care:"The 45-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit treats premature babies and other critically ill infants. Children's Hospital provides the full range of Level III neonatal care. Staff members include specially trained nurses, physicians, respiratory care practitioners, advanced practice nurses, social workers and pharmacists. Services include high-frequency jet ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, surfactant therapy and percutaneous central venous line placement." One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 (573) 882-4141 http://www.muhealth.org/~children/nicu.shtml ****************************************************** New Jersey: Hackensack University Medical Center:"The Division of Neonatology includes a 28-bed Level III Regional Perinatal Center. As a Regional Perinatal Center, we provide the highest level of care for high-risk mothers and acutely ill newborns. Comprehensive medical care is provided by five full-time, board-certified neonatologists, who provide in-hospital coverage 24 hours a day." http://www.thechildrenshospitalhumc.net/s127/index.asp ****************************************************** See Also: National Nursing Associations: http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/natlink.htm American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: http://www.aacn.org/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): ****************************************************** Newborn Resuscitation: Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee of New York City Prehospital Advanced Life Support Protocols:"For newborns requiring resuscitation whose amniotic fluid does not contain thick meconium: Begin Basic Life Support Newborn Resuscitation procedures. For newborns requiring resuscitation whose amniotic fluid does contain thick meconium and who are limp, apneic, or pulseless: Begin Basic Life Support Newborn Resuscitation procedures only after the airway has been cleared of thick meconium, as follows: Perform Endotracheal Intubation and directly suction the Endotracheal Tube via a Meconium Aspirator/Adapter while slowly withdrawing the Endotracheal Tube. Repeat this procedure until the Endotracheal Tube is clear of thick meconium, up to 2 more times (total of 3 times)." http://www.nycremsco.org/protocols/Chap600/643.htm ****************************************************** Babyonline: http://www.babyonline.com/ ****************************************************** Respiratory: If Your Infant Has Asthma You Will Have To Take Extra Care: http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/medicine/Allergy/Asthma/asthws4.html ****************************************************** The Preemie Ring: The Preemie Ring is a collection of non-commercial premature infant web sites. Most of the sites in the ring are personal web pages about the development of a premature baby. http://members.aol.com/liznick1/preemiering.htm ****************************************************** Radiographic Anatomy of the Skeleton: Online x-ray images. http://www.scar.rad.washington.edu/RadAnatomy.html ****************************************************** Radiology Cases In Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Images and history. http://www2.hawaii.edu/medicine/pediatrics/pemxray/pemxray.html ****************************************************** Radiology Cases In Neonatology: http://www2.hawaii.edu/medicine/pediatrics/neoxray/neoxray.html ****************************************************** ****************************************************** ****************************************************** ******************************************************   Web www.nursinga2z.com www.nursinghumor.com www.4nursing.com Nursing Topics, A to Z: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z To subscribe to our: Nurse Friendly Notes Newsletter: Send a blank e-mail to: nursefriendlynotes-subscribe@topica.com http://www.nursefriendly.com Nursing Jokes, Medical Humor, Jokes to make you laugh and smile all day. 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Choose Nursing Uniforms, Shoes, Scrubs, Accessories By Brand: Barco, Birkenstock, Cherokee, Crest, Dickies, Disney, Haflinger, Landau, Nurse Mates, Peaches, Rockport, Romika, White Cross, White Swan See also: Accessories Blood Pressure Cuffs, Sphygnomanometers Nursing Tote Bags, Carry-Ons, Medical Bags Clinical, Medical Supplies, Nurses Discount Outlet: Angels, Books, Clothing , Equipment, Figurines, Holidays, Home Decor, Jewelry, Nurses, Office Decor, Scrubs, Shoes, T-Shirts Footwear, Shoes, Sandals, Discount, Bargains Gifts For Nurses (Nurses Week) Hosiery, Socks, Stockings Jewelry, Earrings, Necklaces, Watches Luxury Spas, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures Perfumes, Fragrances, Phermones Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Footwear, High Heels, Slippers Stethescopes, Nurse Kits, Replacement Parts Swimwear (Tan-Through) Women's Lingerie Surprised? eBay Has Nursing Supplies, scrubs, uniforms, stethescopes, etc.:"You can find nursing supplies right here! 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Box 388 Centerbrook, CT 06409-03881 http://www.nursefriendly.com/station/ Nursing In The Media, Nursingadvocacy.org ER:"Media products under your influence, particularly the NBC/Warner drama "ER," are harming the profession of 2.7 million American nurses by giving the public an inaccurate and inadequate account of what nurses really do to save and improve lives. Research suggests that "ER" strongly and negatively influences the way children view nursing. These products contribute to the nursing shortage, a public health crisis that threatens millions worldwide." NBC's "Passions":"NBC's "Passions" solves nursing shortage: monkeys can do the job! Starting in March 2003 and at least as recently as late August, NBC's campy, supernatural daytime soap opera "Passions" has featured an orangutan named Precious in the role of the private duty nurse of one of its characters--a bold step backwards in the already slow...evolution...of the media's treatment of nurses. more..." "Scrubs" defines nursing:""Scrubs" defines nursing: it's all about shutting up and following physician "orders. " Tonight's episode of NBC's "Scrubs," which purports to teach nurse Carla Espinosa that nursing is all about doing what physicians tell you, is one of the most virulently anti-nurse prime time television episodes the Center has ever seen. more..." http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/ Nursing Chat, Nurse Discussion Forums: http://nursingdiscussions.com Alphabetical Nursing Topic Discussion, Chat List Are good CNA jobs that hard to find? Being A Male Nurse Curtailing Workplace Gossip Dealing With Confrontation In Nursing Degree Vs Diploma EKG Classes First Year On The Floor Horror Stories -- working short staffed How Many Hours A Week Do You Work Impaired Nurses Liability Question for Experienced Nurses LPN vs. RN vs. BSN, etc... Male Nurses Mandatory BSN to practice nursing being considered Mean Age of RNs Military Nursing More Foreign Nurses, Is It A Plot? 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