jnick31

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1. antibiotics

   jnick31 replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

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

2. antibiotics

   jnick31 replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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...

3. I've lost my joy (AKA NICU heartbreak)

   jnick31 replied to Gamecock73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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....

4. Carseat for babies under 4lbs

   jnick31 replied to jnick31's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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 corificeat instead. He passed his corificeat test in the one that they bought but...

5. Carseat for babies under 4lbs

   jnick31 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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...

6. New grad in burn icu

   jnick31 replied to rncg's topic in Critical Care

   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...

7. PCT in NICU, hoping to be hired as an RN after graduation

   jnick31 replied to student_stephanie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

8. C Spine stabalization for the walking wounded

   jnick31 replied to sheikB's topic in Critical Care

   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

9. C Spine stabalization for the walking wounded

   jnick31 replied to sheikB's topic in Critical Care

   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...

10. families participating in am rounds

    jnick31 replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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

11. PRN narcotics for patients who cant request it?

    jnick31 replied to EMYrn2011's topic in Patient Medications

    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...

12. showing initiative for a NICU position

    jnick31 replied to sophie<3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Farther? I can never

13. showing initiative for a NICU position

    jnick31 replied to sophie<3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

14. Questions for Night Shift Nurses

    jnick31 replied to Tazhaz's topic in General Nursing

    Oh... and Utah,

15. Questions for Night Shift Nurses

    jnick31 replied to Tazhaz's topic in General Nursing

    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...