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1. Large v. Small NICU

   1/4lberrnc replied to NICU-RN's topic in NICU

   I totally agree that if you can start in a larger level 3 unit you can get some great experiences under your belt and then move onto a smaller unit if you wish. After working in both types (larger first) I do prefer the smaller units the pace is bet...

2. Securing OGTs

   1/4lberrnc replied to millyk30's topic in NICU

   We change our silastic tubes every 3 weeks and remove and clean them once a week. We use tegaderm or 2 stips of "pink" tape one wrapped around the tube and then the other over that piece of tape. If they are really wet from just starting CPAP, I wi...

3. How often do you "care" for your nicu babies?

   1/4lberrnc replied to 1/4lberrnc's topic in NICU

   Thanks for all the responses. I love the information I am getting. I am very new to this site and it is a great way to hear from other great NICU RNs.

4. Nicu Nursing wages ?

   1/4lberrnc replied to sheena06's topic in NICU

   The NICU nurses do not make anymore than any other area in the hospital. It is based on years of experience. We do get a $3/hr diff. if we are certified in our specialty.

5. How often do you "care" for your nicu babies?

   1/4lberrnc posted a topic in NICU

   I have recently started a new job, after the hospital I was happily working at closed our OB/NICU department to make more telemetry beds. At the NICU that I am leaving we did every 4 hour care (ie VS, full assessment and feeding etc...) and our care ...

6. Do you say NICK_U or N-i-c-u?

   1/4lberrnc replied to tofutti's topic in NICU

   nick-u