My hospital has a ton of really strict policies but hair color is unit discretion. Our manager has allowed visible wrist/arm tattoos and wild hair. There's a nurse with a blue streak on the underside...
We are on a points system. We get 14 points in a rolling 2 year span with no excuses or exceptions made. This is what it looks like: Weekdays: 1 point for each call-in unless you are calling in for...
Preach. I get so aggravated by this in the NICU. Your baby hasn't been able to be held in weeks- hold that baby as long as possible and soak up the sweetness because no one will ever need you that...
On my unit, we have mandatory OT. It sucks but we are very well-compensated. We have 6 week schedules and generally have to work 24 extra hours over the 6 week time period. We are "staffed" to 13...
It sucks getting used to it, but now I can't imagine working days. I usually try to work 3 or 4 in a row in order to let myself get back to a normal schedule. This summer is kind of messy with my kids...
hayleyh31 replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in NICU, Neonatal
TiffyRN, can you send me the research? Our unit does primary nursing occasionally. I've actually got my first primary right now :) The choice to primary is a choice by both the nurse and the patient,...
We don't routinely give sedation to our babies who are intubated. When babies are obviously fighting, we usually give PRN morphine. These are usually chronics who have failed SiPAP multiple times....
hayleyh31 replied to ambojcksn's topic in NICU, Neonatal
There's two things and they're what you would expect: Hearing a mama sob as she holds her baby for the first and last time. Watching parents who are unable to let their baby go and die a peaceful...
hayleyh31 replied to BB2bbs2016's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I have ACLS but that was from previously working with adults. I won't renew it in December when it is due. We are all going to get PALS certified in order to possibly be floated to our new PICU, since...
hayleyh31 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing
I'm a NICU nurse too and I had a very similar experience when I came out of orientation. I think it is a heightened environment for bullying because of the seriousness of caring for someone's baby and...
hayleyh31 replied to Soliloquy's topic in NICU, Neonatal
My first check is usually the longest with changing linens, weighing and all the other cares. That usually takes me about 30-35 with feeds. Other checks are between 15-20 minutes plus PO feeds. If I...
hayleyh31 replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
West TN 25.51/hr with $4.50 evening /$4.25 night/$4 weekend differentials. I have just under 2 years of experience. I work in a large hospital system in a Metro