MiniBabyRN

MiniBabyRN has 1 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Pod leader model?

   MiniBabyRN replied to Kamaulie's topic in NICU

   We have private rooms that are set up in a pod system and just like the other posters, the charge nurse makes assignments based on primaries, acuity, and RN experience. She comes on rounds through the unit at the end of the shift to get report on our...

2. ET Tube suction.

   MiniBabyRN replied to Sun*shine's topic in NICU

   Do you have respiratory therapists on your unit? They are a great resource too (If they're willing to teach!). We only use in-line suction, It definitely makes suctioning less intimidating!

3. Medication 20% Rule.

   MiniBabyRN replied to kv07's topic in NICU

   Woah, sounds complicated!

4. Is it made of acid? Fire? Cactus stickers?

   MiniBabyRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU

   I love this! You would think with all of the advanced medial technology we work with, somebody would have thought up a faster thermometer. The other night we admitted a baby who was a bit lethargic and hadn't really cried much since coming to us, but...

5. Isolette covers

   MiniBabyRN replied to elizabells's topic in NICU

   We just use large blankets (which usually end up falling on the floor and having to be replaced). There is a group that makes blankets and hats for our unit and we also have some that were donated to us. If all else fails, we use those white hospital...

6. NICU IV push meds and flushes

   MiniBabyRN replied to PEDSOBRN's topic in NICU

   We put all our meds on a syringe pump, the only things that I have seen truly pushed on my unit are things that need to be given as quickly as possble, like Epi or adenosine. We aso have portless IV tubing, so the medication line is Y'ed into the mai...

7. How do you verify NG tube placement on your unit?

   MiniBabyRN replied to digitiminimi's topic in NICU

   We auscultate air as well and check for aspirates. However, there are plenty of times when the baby gets an x ray and the NNPs will call us with orders to advance/pull back by x cm.

8. Measuring urine output

   MiniBabyRN replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU

   We weigh every diaper on every patient, even if the baby eats like a pro or is going home that day, and then record it under urine output in our electronic charting. We total mL/kg/hr every eight hours and are supposed to report it if it is less than...

9. Start on Nicu floor

   MiniBabyRN replied to jewls67's topic in NICU

   Wow, your orientation is only six weeks? I just got done with a 14 week orientation and I still feel like I am constantly learning and asking questions! Good luck starting in the NICU! I love it so far!

10. NICU visitation policy

    MiniBabyRN replied to DBellevi's topic in NICU

    I work in a 60 bed level 3 unit. Our parents can name two "support people," who can be at the beside at any time, even without the parents, and receive medical information while at the bedside. The parents can also have two other visitors in the room...

11. Which one of you AN members posted this?

    MiniBabyRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is soo great! I feel like I've had this conversation more times than I can count.

12. The time between NCLEX and my start date...

    MiniBabyRN replied to MiniBabyRN's topic in NICU

    Yay, congrats on your job!!! Thanks for your advice, I will have to go look those up!

13. The time between NCLEX and my start date...

    MiniBabyRN posted a topic in NICU

    Hello NICU nurses! I am a new grad who got my dream job in the NICU! I took my NCLEX on Tuesday and the quick results say that I passed! I will be able to start working once I receive my official pass letter. My question is... what should I do until...

14. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    MiniBabyRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    I took my test on Tuesday, got home and tried the trick right away (so less than an hour after my test ended) and got the good pop up! I had 75 questions and took it in an hour and 20 minutes. I just got my quick results today and I passed!!!!!!! I a...

15. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    MiniBabyRN replied to Moogie's topic in Humor

    My boyfriend is convinced that you can get crohn's disease from washing your hands too much "because it weakens your immune system since you never come in contact with germs." No amount of explaining can persuade him otherwise... Oh, and when I ask h...