nicubabe

nicubabe specializes in NICU.

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1. Early Extubation in micro-preemies

   nicubabe replied to Gompers's topic in NICU

   We also extubate ASAP to CPAP. By the way I love the little masks, but you have to be careful that they're not on too tight or the nasal bridge gets dented in. Our Neo seems very reluctant to surf some of the kids and pull the tube, which drives us a...

2. Mixing drips, question pls...?

   nicubabe replied to gypsyatheart's topic in NICU

   The NICU that I work in has always mixed our own meds and drips until recently. We don't have a pediatric pharmacist and are very leary of the meds etc. that we now get from the pharmacy so we are constantly double checking and frequently find error...

3. NICU lighting

   nicubabe replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU

   Check with local service agencies(girlscouts etc.) as well as quilters clubs, hospital auxiliary about donating quilts for the babies. We have several local organizations that donate for our NICU. Sometimes to the point of having too many. We let the...

4. Chlorhexadine Use!

   nicubabe replied to shands5690's topic in NICU

   I Believe you are correct Jolie about the neurotoxicity of chlorhexadine. We have only ever used Betadine followed by alcohol to prep sites and I have never seen a chemical burn yet. P.S. I'm going to show my age too. I also started NICU in1986!

5. Pulmonary Hemorrage.

   nicubabe replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU

   I have seen this twice and as everyone has said it happens very quickly. Despite resusc efforts both babies died.

6. 26g abbocath shortage...

   nicubabe replied to Lyssia's topic in NICU

   we used to use 26 g caths but the company we got them from quit making them so we have been forced to use 24g. We would love to get the 26g caths again if we can find a company that makes them. Any names would be appreciated.:)

7. seniority

   nicubabe replied to cindylouwho's topic in NICU

   in our place seniority only seems to count for the vacation schedule, but we all get at least one summer week off with a possibility of a second summer week if those with more seniority don't take them all. I've been there 17 years and am still only ...

8. Pregnancy/Infant Loss

   nicubabe replied to Burnt Out's topic in General Nursing

   Ginger, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and all those who have suffered a loss in my prayers. The dept. I work at holds a memorial service every year in October for all those who have suffered a loss during the previous year. Our grief ...

9. Busting at the seams!

   nicubabe replied to LANurse's topic in NICU

   We keep packing em in. i think it all comes down to the almighty dollar. Heaven forbid , we should actually give these kids the care they deserve. Administration in our place tries to butter us up by giving us pizza, doughnuts etc. once in awhile.( n...

10. Psycho DON's

    nicubabe replied to gambroRN's topic in General Nursing

    How they get therir jobs could be the old " if it's not who you know, it's who you bl***." Your DON's actions are totally out of line . My only suggestion would be to follow your chain of command and speak to his/her supervisor about the inappropria...

11. How do u deal with Patients who "dig their own grave"

    nicubabe replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    It's even worse when the noncompliant patient is a family member. These people all sound just like my dad. Started out with diabetes and hypertension in his early 40's, but never took advice on diet and exercise. progressed to insulin dependent with...

12. Staffing and acuity

    nicubabe replied to BBnurse34's topic in NICU

    Most definitely too much of a load. How on earth do they expect one person to adequately care for these babies? Agree with mimi2rn that there should be at least 2 RN's . If the person who makes these ridiculous staffing decisions actually had to do...

13. Where do you nurse?

    nicubabe replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital, neonatal ICU for 16 years and still lovin it!!

14. boo hoo

    nicubabe replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Mental health days are great and a necessity in our line of work. Problem is where I work if you call off , you better come in the next day and act like your sick or you never hear the end of it. Some of the people I work with come in when they are t...

15. The sats are in the toilet.....

    nicubabe replied to Heather333's topic in NICU

    Totally agree with above. We are supposed to be there to help each other out caring for our little ones. It is no wonder that the nursing profession isn't viewed as a profession by alot of people, especially when we degrade each other in front of ot...