[Love_2_Learn]

I remember a nursing instructor who gave us some really good advice. "When you have to make a difficult decision, and there will be many small and large ones, stop and ask yourself 'What is in the best interest of the patient?'; there you will find your answer and no one will be able to fault you for your decision-making process." I've used this advice many times in the past. In the case of loud families this advice gives me the kick in the pants I need to ask them to quieten down as I am remembering how important it is for my little patients to have the quiet and peace they need to rest and grow. Hope this helps you in some way...

[NiteRocker]

It's RSV season; NO siblings under 12 years...hospital policy.

Otherwise, we have activities. Color sheets, distractions...DVD's.

Many families come at night when there younger kids can sleep in the wagon; spring time. OR, they leave the kids at home and come late.

Most of the time they come seperate when there are other siblings. On the occasion when there is shere caos; we ask them to leave. It is not in the best interest of the baby that we care for. Ultimately, we went the baby at home; and he can not get there if he is overwhelmed with stuff.

[dawngloves]

We are getting ready to open 24/7 to anyone and everyone that cares to visit with mom. This includes kids of all ages. Pray for us.

[preemieRNkate]

Originally Posted by dawngloves

We are getting ready to open 24/7 to anyone and everyone that cares to visit with mom. This includes kids of all ages. Pray for us.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[AirforceRN]

Not to hijack the thread but...
I resent the connotations being made towards children named Damien. Sure, I may have raised hell as a kid...I'm sure my parents at times thought that I was the spawn of some unnatural creature from the deep...but I've changed! I swear! I'm a good nurse!
I have to admit though, I get a kick out of seeing my patients raise their eyebrows upon hearing my name and taking report from Angel in the emerg always makes me smile.
Thanks

[danissa]

AirforceRN.....sorry babe, I called that child in my op "Damien", as thats exactly the way he looked at me, like Damien from the Omen movie!!! And I felt a SHIVER!!!

No offence meant to any perfectly lovely people called Damien!!

Thanks to all who took time to read and reply to this thread I started, have enjoyed reading your posts and have taken some good ideas on board. Update on the family...They went home, , and peace reigns once more in the NICU!
Strange thing was, with this creepy wee boy, Dad was a Mormon minister!
Thanks all for your input!!

[crissrn27]

Pk's are always the worst, danissa! I grew up with a couple of PKs that you wouldn't believe, drinking, drugs, etc, etc. I was an angel compared to them. Wonder why they are like that?

[danissa]

Criss, thanks so much for replying babe! Please forgive me, I'm not american, I'm scottish honey, just what are pk's???

[dawngloves]

Originally Posted by danissa

Criss, thanks so much for replying babe! Please forgive me, I'm not american, I'm scottish honey, just what are pk's???

I'm American and I'm clueless!

[Jolie]

Originally Posted by danissa

Please forgive me, I'm not american, I'm scottish honey, just what are pk's???

Preacher's kids.

In my experience, growing up with 2 friends whose fathers were preachers, they were expert at raising all kinds of he!!