jnick31

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  1. antibiotics

    hahaha, just realized this post was orig. from 2011. :/ oops.
  2. antibiotics

    These are all great responses, so many smart people out there... a question to the op, I may be way off point here but you sound fairly new to the NICU. I would encourage you to build a relationship with your Neo's or NNP's that you would feel comfor...
  3. I've lost my joy (AKA NICU heartbreak)

    Sounds like you are just burned out on your current floor and want nothing to do with them. I've been there... no fun at all. I wasn't hired in the NICU until my 5th application and 3rd interview. All with the same manager/unit. If NICU is where y...
  4. Carseat for babies under 4lbs

    That's what I thought we would do too, but the Neo told the parents he didn't want to use a bed and for them to get a carseat instead. He passed his carseat test in the one that they bought but it seems they would be rated for 5lbs and up for a reas...
  5. Carseat for babies under 4lbs

    We are getting ready to send a baby home in a couple of days, but he will only be 1700g if he is lucky (super SGA) and only if he gains a full 30g per day. The only thread I could find on here for a carseat for a baby this small was closed a couple y...
  6. New grad in burn icu

    I think that is how it is with any nursing position as a new grad, especially if you aren't familiar with the charting system. Just keep doing things the right way and the speed will come with time. I don't know any ICU nurses that will tell you that...
  7. PCT in NICU, hoping to be hired as an RN after graduation

  8. C Spine stabalization for the walking wounded

    I should also say that I've never worked ER but was on a trauma floor for a while. So an ER nurse may have a better solution.
  9. C Spine stabalization for the walking wounded

    I would get the c-collar on them then and there and bring the gurney to them. To be honest, they've been stable enough to walk/ wheel to the ER, walking back to a room probably won't do any more harm than is already done, but there is that slight pos...
  10. families participating in am rounds

    We have 12 babies per pod and just close all the doors and invite the parents out to the center when it's their babies turn. Works well for us but we don't have 20 people, for us it's about 10-12.
  11. PRN narcotics for patients who cant request it?

    When I worked on the trauma floor, if a pt required intervention for pain more often than q 2hrs (especially with IV medication) then their pain was not considered 'controlled' I would definitely see about changing up the meds if they are needing mor...
  12. showing initiative for a NICU position

    Farther? I can never remember...
  13. showing initiative for a NICU position

    I wouldn't go in thinking the job should be yours if you rock the interview. Be confident but don't get broken hearted of you don't get it on this go around. Thank the manager for their time and ask them to keep you in mind for the next round of hiri...
  14. Questions for Night Shift Nurses

    Oh... and Utah, USA
  15. Questions for Night Shift Nurses

    1. What is it like to work nightshift? Heaven compared to days, less politics and more unit cohesion. 2. Can you tell me a little about your sleeping habit before a night shift? Try to sleep from 2-4 or 5 to be there at 1900 but it doesn't always w...