nfprn

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1. Hang time for breastmilk

   nfprn replied to donnuchi's topic in NICU

   We hang all con't feeds no matter what it is for 4 hours. We change the syringe Q4, and the whole setup Q8.

2. q3hr bolus OG/NG feedings

   nfprn replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU

   Our OG tubes are replaced Q72 hours. Ususally if the feeding is 10 mls, we put it on the med pump over 30-45 mins.

3. Privacy/Patient Info

   nfprn replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in NICU

   My hospital only allows parents and grandparents in the unit. The grandparents names are listed on the kardex and we have to see an ID for the grandparents. Siblings can come in on Sundays for a max of 30 min. Plus, only 2 people @ a time can be at...

4. critical care pay

   nfprn replied to shelbabyrn's topic in NICU

   My hospital doesn't offer critical pay,

5. Preemie survival rate question

   nfprn replied to VickyRN's topic in NICU

   Krisiti, I could agree more with your concerns regarding viability. We recently had a 13oz kid, who now a month later is dead. I can't help wondering if we are really doing these families justice by saving these severe preemies. And my questions i...

6. new to NICU

   nfprn replied to jmel's topic in NICU

   Jmel NICU is very stressful to me, but I've only been there for 4 months. I'm hoping as time goes on, I'll feel more comfortable and not be so scared. I plan to stay in NICU for a year, and if things don't change for me, then I'll look into somethi...

7. new to NICU

   nfprn replied to jmel's topic in NICU

   The hospital I work at hires new nurses all the time. I suggest doing a preceptorship in NICU to see if this is the area you really want to work in. It has been a very difficult adjustment for me. I worked in newborn for a year, and then took a jo...

8. Another New NICU Nurse

   nfprn replied to nfprn's topic in NICU

   Thank you all for your advice. I really want the experience of being a NICU nurse and I want to be good at it. But it is very nerve racking at the moment.

9. Another New NICU Nurse

   nfprn posted a topic in NICU

   I was a newborn nursery nurse for a year. I relocated and decided that I needed experience in something else. I now work in a Level III NICU. I just finished orientation (12 weeks), but I'm still scared to death. Some days I feel like it's never ...