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1. Starter tpn

   nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU

   Thanks for your reply. That is what I have done in the past, but I wasn't sure if this was the "best practice." I looked online at nanns message board and didn't find anything. Thanks again !!!

2. Starter tpn

   nicumom posted a topic in NICU

   I was wondering what your policy is for warming starter Tpn. Some units I worked in leave them on the counter to warm, others allowed the bag to be warmed between blankets in a blanket warmer. Ours ts comes up from pharmacy freezing cold....how do...

3. Car seats for preemies

   nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU

   Thanks for your reply. So is it the policy if your facility to not discharge until the infant is 4lbs? We had a baby the other day that was former IUGR that was 3lb 14 oz and ready for dc, passed the car seat test but we delayed dc bc the infant di...

4. Car seats for preemies

   nicumom posted a topic in NICU

   We are having some issues in our NICU about what to do with the little ones (ie former IUGR) that are all set to go home (eating, gaining weight) and pass a car seat test but haven't reached the 4lb requirement for the manufactures recommendation of ...

5. In services

   nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU

   Sorry...obviously I shouldn't be posting after midnight when I worked all day. As u can tell I am am educator for Nicu and maternity and am looking for some fresh ideas :-). I promise it's not homework....I am just trying to do something fun (and ch...

6. In services

   nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU

   Hello everyone... i am a unit based nurse educator who is trying to come up with some new in services for Nicu that is fun and interesting. I have had a lot of reps come in to speak, but I am hoping to develop some inservice that are hands on skill...

7. In services

   nicumom posted a topic in NICU

   Hello everyone... i am a nurse unit based educator who is trying to come up with some new in services for post partum that is fun and interesting. I recently did the "guess the EBL" with fake blood and they loved it. Just looking for some ideas of ...

8. Please help with case study for Nursing School

   nicumom replied to Ireynolds87's topic in General Students

   lol...now that was too funny~~~

9. House supervisors certifications

   nicumom replied to tranquility00763's topic in General Nursing

   I think NRP is important... Any mom can walk into the ER to deliver a baby. You never know what the situation will be, and it can take awhile to get a transport team there to get the baby. Knowing what to do in this situation...even if it is a slim...

10. RNC Review

    nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU

    Hey Ladies... Thank you so much for all of your help!!! I have been following much of your advice. I have been reading Merensteins since I started in the NICU. Since I have finished all of the questions in the book, I have now been just reviewing ...

11. RNC Review

    nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU

    thanks for the vote of confidence...I really want to get this test behind me, so I just have to keep at the books!! I got my permission to test in the mail, so there is no turning back now :) I'll let you know how it goes...

12. RNC Review

    nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU

    I wish there was more out there to study from! My girlfriend is taking the adult CCRN-ICU and she has so much study material to choose from. Everyone on my unit that I have talked to says "oh you'l be fine," but that doesnt make me feel better :) ...

13. RNC Review

    nicumom posted a topic in NICU

    Hey Guys... I am currently studying for my RNC-NIC and was looking for some pointers. I have gone through all of the qeustions in the core curriculum book, and have also followed up on some more "in depth" studying from the meremstein and gardner's ...

14. I think I HATE what i'm doing...

    nicumom replied to ilovematt48's topic in General Nursing

    In reading your post I think you answered your own question. Just because you dont like nursing doesnt mean you are a bad person. Life is too short to be unhappy...follow your heart and choose a career for you!!!

15. Please Help Me Choose My Nursing Path!!!!

    nicumom replied to MedicalDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should work as an RN firs and then choose I though before I went into nursing school that I wanted to be a neonatal NP. Now, after a neonatal RN for 2 years I realized that it isnt for me, and I like the direct patient contact bett...