emjay_n

emjay_n specializes in NICU.

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1. the oldest baby in your level 3 nicu

   emjay_n replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU

   In our unit the oldest is 2yrs 3 mos. Charge syndrome with trach.soon we have a toddler roaming around our level II wide room.This kid is starting to walk alone. No chance to transfer to a specilized hosp. bec. they are not accepting one with trach....

2. High Census Question

   emjay_n replied to Eyeknit's topic in NICU

   "OVERTIME" covered our over census unit. Float in from other unit but preferably from maternal & child dept. only be considered if no more available staff in our unit to do extra duty or OT.

3. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

   emjay_n replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU

   I enjoyed caring little ones in a cot, sick or well...:wink2:

4. Weaning from an isolette

   emjay_n replied to luvnicubabies's topic in NICU

   We start weaning once the baby reaches 1700 grams, dressed w/ a paper cloth,hats on, and swaddled well inside the isollette with temp. control off, port holes open for three hours.If the baby maintains his body temp. within that span of time, wean th...

5. New grad starting @ the NEW Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC in the PICU!!!

   emjay_n replied to aljRN32's topic in Pennsylvania

   Congrats! you choose the right unit of a hospital PICU. dealing with kids is great....try also working in NICU,so nice to care little ones in a cot too..:wink2:

6. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

   emjay_n replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

   Just a matter of loving your work as well as the workplace in order to make ksa a good idea.i''ve been here for 20 yrs as a nurse, and so proud to work in one of the most prestigious hosp. In riyadh.