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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...