Cambria1023

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1. Our NICU needs a new Kardex/report system

   Cambria1023 replied to CareForBabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We use computer charting and have a bedside chart in which the doctors write their orders, the kardex is kept, other info. We chart our assessments, etc on the computer. Whenever a doctor writes new...

2. nursing assistants mixing breastmilk

   Cambria1023 replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We don't have a HUGE unit (on average, around 25 babies) with all private rooms. Each room has their own fridge/freezer in which parents place their labeled BM. When it comes time to feed, the RN is...

3. What is PALS and NPR

   Cambria1023 replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in General Nursing

   Ha ha...yeah, NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program. I just started in a NICU...not a requirement to start but they want us to have this done about 6 months after

4. Funny Names

   Cambria1023 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Mom: Sidney Marie Baby: Yendis

5. Feeling inept :(

   Cambria1023 replied to twizzlers67's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I am right there with you! I started on my NICU the beginning of June. I had NO experience, not even as a student. I've had good days, bad days, and everything in between. It really does get better...

6. Patient request you not take care of them?

   Cambria1023 replied to Cambria1023's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your kind

7. Patient request you not take care of them?

   Cambria1023 replied to Cambria1023's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a NICU and I think it came down to the fact that I am a new nurse. The way it was explained to me was that this mother decided I had answered "I don't know" one too many times to her...

8. Patient request you not take care of them?

   Cambria1023 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone ever had a family/patient request that you not take care of them? How did you react to this without letting it break your

9. Timeline when you graduated

   Cambria1023 replied to almostthereindc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I graduated May 10th. I began looking for jobs in February. I contacted recruiters, set up shadow opportunities, etc. I began working on June 2nd, took my NCLEX on July 23rd, and came off orientation...

10. What do you do when....

    Cambria1023 replied to Carla25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new graduate and am facing the same difficulties. I work in a level II-III NICU having no prior experience. I can't tell you how frustrating it is knowing that I have SO much to learn and that...