NICUnrs

NICUnrs specializes in NICU.

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1. Accpeted in Binghamton accelerated nursing program

   NICUnrs replied to sandy321's topic in New York

   Congrats everyone! I did their 4 year traditional nursing track and graduated in 07 It's a great program :)

2. Gravity Feeds

   NICUnrs replied to NICU Mama's topic in NICU

   If it's a small amount of feed we hang it (usually with rubber bands from the "arm" in the isolette) if it's a larger feeding we put it on a syringe pump BUT I know of another NICU in my area that requires the nurses to stand there and hold it while ...

3. Pressure limits on infusion pumps

   NICUnrs replied to corks's topic in NICU

   We recently switched to the Alaris pumps...love them!!!

4. SUNY Binghamton

   NICUnrs replied to mhoward904's topic in New York

   Hi! I went to Binghamton (also as a traditional student, not BAT). It is a great program! PM me if you have any specific questions :)

5. Is this normal? Need Support!!

   NICUnrs replied to NICUnrs's topic in NICU

   Thank you everyone for all your support, you don't know how much it means to me. I read these replies over and over again before going to work and it helps me rationalize my feelings and tell myself that I am still new and have a lot to learn and I ...

6. Sleeping

   NICUnrs replied to Neo_Nurse's topic in NICU

   On my unit many of the nurses sleep on their break. Our break is about an hour and the nurses push chairs together in the breakroom to make little beds. What's the difference if you are sleeping in the lounge or leave the hospital to get coffee or a ...

7. Is this normal? Need Support!!

   NICUnrs posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone, I am a new nurse that just graduated in May with my BSN. I have been working on the unit (Level III NICU) for almost 4 months, but have only been off orientation and on my own for a few weeks. I know that I am still very new and young an...