Hannahrn

Hannahrn has 10 years experience and specializes in Neonatal ICU.

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1. High Frequency Jet Vent?

   Hannahrn replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU

   Personally, I haven't seen a jet vent since I worked in a NICU in NJ 13 years ago! Since then, I have worked in many institutions across the country & no one else used a jet. I couldn't even begin to know what the difference is; however I have he...

2. checking residuals

   Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU

   Would like some input on how & why you do this: Checking residuals..... On a baby that is not nippling all feeds, but is nippling some, WHEN do you check for residual? For example, if the baby can nipple every other feed & finished the nipple...

3. Safe Sleep NICU practices

   Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU

   hi, please fill me in on how you institute safe sleep practices in your nicu? how do you address the developmental needs of the preemie and still model safe sleep? any specific policies in place? any specific program you have instituted? thanks!

4. breech presentation complications

   Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU

   Hi all, I hope this isn't inappropriate or too gory, but today some co-workers of mine told me a story about a decapitation that occurred during breech delivery when the cervix clamped down on the baby's head! I was horrfied & did not know this c...

5. has anyone done Dream Dinners, Dinner N Dash, etc?

   Hannahrn replied to micco's topic in Colorado

   Hi...I tried Delectable dinners in HR off of County Line Rd...that was good & they even have a room for kids to play so you can do your thing in their "kitchen". Also tried Dinner N' Dash, right down the road from my home & epxected the same...

6. Educate me, please!

   Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU

   I hope someone can clarify something that has been bothering me b/c I feel like I should know this and I am too embarassed to ask except here... Can someone clearly explain what it means when the baby/mother is a "set up" with regard to jaundice, ABO...

7. coming to Denver from So CaL

   Hannahrn posted a topic in Colorado

   Hi, I will be driving from so Cal to Denver in about a month, in a 24 ft. rental truck. Can anyone advise me on the best way to go? I know I-70 would be quicker through the rockies, but are the roads treacherous? SHould I opt for dring through Albuqu...

8. advice on driving CA-CO

   Hannahrn posted a topic in Travel

   Hi, I will be driving from so Cal to Denver in about a month, in a 24 ft. rental truck. Can anyone advise me on the best way to go? I know I-70 would be quicker through the rockies, but are the roads treacherous? SHould I opt for dring through Albuqu...

9. RN to RN, asking for your expertise!

   Hannahrn posted a topic in Urology

   Hi! I'm an RN but work in NICU, a far cry from Nephrology! Wondering if anyone can offer some advice/resources for me. I was just diagnosed with IgA nephropathy. My nephrologist acted like it wasn't a big deal, just prescribed fish oil and informed m...

10. Millers Childrens Hospital NICU in Long Beach

    Hannahrn replied to santefe's topic in NICU

    OK, have you looked into CHOC - at Mission? Send me a private message and we can "talk", I just don't want to post all my info here.

11. Millers Childrens Hospital NICU in Long Beach

    Hannahrn replied to santefe's topic in NICU

    Hi...I work in a NICU in Orange County, and as the NICU nursing world is very small, I have heard lots through colleagues who have or are working there now. Seems like it's a large, busy unit. If you are familiar with all that goes along with that, t...

12. advice on colorado travel

    Hannahrn replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    Hi! My husband and I are very strongly considering moving to Denver as well and I am also researching the possibilities for employment there. I am not sure if I am going to take a travel assignment or permanent position yet. I did contact American Mo...

13. temp probe placement

    Hannahrn replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU

    placing the probe in the axilla works well of fat babies. actually, placing the probe in the axilla is contraindicated due to the presence of brown fat there...you can get a false high reading if the baby's core temp is low & they are burning bro...

14. temp probe placement

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU

    when i first started in nicu, i learned that over the liver was the best place for the temp probe since that area will have the closest reading to core body temp. the place i work currently avoids over the liver! what do you all do out there???

15. is this normal newborn care? advice please

    Hannahrn replied to wobble's topic in NICU

    It's probably a good idea to do a rectal once upon admission to make sure that the rectum is patent (r/o imperforate anus), unless the baby has already passed stool, then axillary is fine. As for blood sugar -ONLY if there are risk factors. A normal ...