Cambria1023

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1. Our NICU needs a new Kardex/report system

   Cambria1023 replied to CareForBabies's topic in NICU

   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 orders, we sign them off and then our secretaries p...

2. nursing assistants mixing breastmilk

   Cambria1023 replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU

   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 responsible for double-checking with another person...

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 starting.

4. Funny Names

   Cambria1023 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU

   Mom: Sidney Marie Baby: Yendis Arie

5. Feeling inept :(

   Cambria1023 replied to twizzlers67's topic in NICU

   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 when you are able to take a deep breath and think, "...

6. Patient request you not take care of them?

   Cambria1023 replied to Cambria1023's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your kind words!

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 questions. To be fair to myself, even if I don't know the...

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 spirit?

9. Timeline when you graduated

   Cambria1023 replied to almostthereindc's topic in New Nurse

   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 a few days afterwards!

10. What do you do when....

    Cambria1023 replied to Carla25's topic in New Nurse

    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 most of that learning comes from experience. I can...