Leofric

Leofric specializes in neonatal.

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1. neonatal units in Adelaide?! Uk male nurse looking to move to Oz!?

   Leofric posted a topic in International

   hello everyone! I know some of this has been covered in other posts, but please bear with me! I am a uk mle nurse qualified ( diploma) since 1997 and with 5+ years neonatal experience. I would love to come live in Adelaide ( i am open to other sugg...

2. neonatal gastric aspirate

   Leofric replied to danissa's topic in NICU

   hi. I am in Lincoln , Uk NNU and we are still using litmus, though are looking at going over to PH paper. We are not allowed to auscultate as it is possible on the smaller babies to hear the air and think its in the stomach even though it may not be!...

3. nasogasatric feeding practices!

   Leofric replied to Leofric's topic in NICU

   we started using sucrose on our unit a few months back, but not for inserting ngt's! We use it for things like cannulating and guthries etc and it seems to help. We use a 33% solution, diluted 50/50 with water to a 1 ml volume.

4. nasogasatric feeding practices!

   Leofric replied to Leofric's topic in NICU

   isn't it amazing how different all our practices are between different units! Thank goodness there are forums like this, where at least we can learn by sharing ( and, hopefully, learning!). I have heard of the practice of using a new ng every feed, ...

5. nasogasatric feeding practices!

   Leofric posted a topic in NICU

   hello everyone! I am just interested to get some views on practice in your respective units. We use a 2 ml syringe to aspirate stomach then a 10ml to give feeds. Most people do gravity feeds but i prefer to slow push them. i dont know of any evidence...

6. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

   Leofric replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU

   this is so motivational! I just found this and showed my manager and she wants me to print off some of the replys to put in our break roomm to motivate the nurses! its good to forget the politics for a while and just remember WHY we chose to be nurs...

7. guideline for photography on Neonatal unit! HELP!

   Leofric replied to Leofric's topic in NICU

   thanks for those thoughts and comments everyone! Do any other units have pics of previous babies on the walls for the parents etc to see!? This is the practice on my unit and the parents find it helpful to see that others have shared the same or sim...

8. guideline for photography on Neonatal unit! HELP!

   Leofric posted a topic in NICU

   hello everyone! My name is leo, i am a RN on a NICU in the UK. Heres the thing... my boss has tasked me with drawing up and implementing a guideline for the unit concerning the use of photography of babies, and including the issues of consent etc. ...

9. USA or OZ? need help aahhh!!!

   Leofric replied to Leofric's topic in International

   well, there is a lot to think about so thanks guys and gals! i will probly do nothing 4 6 mnths as i have enough change what with the divorce and moving out and all! got a great room though! right next to Lincoln cathedral! mebin sounds like the plac...

10. USA or OZ? need help aahhh!!!

    Leofric replied to Leofric's topic in International

    hi again! interesting posts... as an update i have pretty much decided on OZ for now at least! this is partly because it is a lot quicker than USA and also easier ( no exams!). i am currently considering a position in melborne in NICU ... any one kno...

11. english neonatal nurse needs advice!

    Leofric replied to Leofric's topic in NICU

    thanks 4 the responses. at the mo i am on holiday in cyprus and it is really hot! i would prefer to work in a smaller NICU to begin with i think so i could get used to all the differences of working abroad! i would also prefer a smaller town or city...

12. USA or OZ? need help aahhh!!!

    Leofric posted a topic in International

    hi all, i am a 28 yr old male neonatal nurse in Lincoln, uk. Due to going through a divorce (ongoing!) i now have the chance to work and live abroad! my question is which country would offer the best quality of life etc for a neonatal nurse!!!??? if ...

13. english neonatal nurse needs advice!

    Leofric posted a topic in NICU

    hello everyone, hope u r all well. my name is leo and im a28 yr old neonatal nurse in Lincoln UK. i need some advice as im going through a really hard time in my life right now with the end of a marriage and the loss of all that i thought i had and h...