JGriffin

JGriffin has 10 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Breast milk Identification

   JGriffin replied to JGriffin's topic in NICU

   I like the idea of using the current MAC system... now to get pharmacy involved.

2. Did majority of you NICU nurses begin your nursing career in LTC or elsewhere?

   JGriffin replied to 2Nurture1's topic in NICU

   Hello there new grad! I started in NICU as a new grad, but had to move across the state to do it. Now I manage an 80 Bed level three NICU and do the hiring. I do hire new grads from time to time. I just have a new night shift staff and like to have ...

3. Indomethacin as IVH Prophylaxis???

   JGriffin replied to newgradRN001's topic in NICU

   Hello! We actually do use Indocin prophylaxis. I think the key is not initiating feeds while you are giving the indocin and sticking with the regimented schedule of at least 12 hours between dosing. It is also crucial to give it slowly. Here are a fe...

4. Breast milk Identification

   JGriffin posted a topic in NICU

   Hi all, I'm hearing that JACHO is citing large centers for not having a formal breast milk identification system. Is anyone else using the barcode system? It is very expensive and IT has to let the system talk to your system. If not, what other syste...

5. Current Method of Gavage Syringe Warming

   JGriffin replied to faitdog's topic in NICU

   we use capped syringes in pink basins. It's funny that everyone uses something different! Would love warmers for my unit, but I have no funds for it-

6. NICU Swings Policies

   JGriffin replied to charryse77's topic in NICU

   Hi all, I'm new,but excited about this forum! We just had our boppy's taken in our NICU by risk management and I think our swings are not far behind. We too just remove the covers and we have our own laundry room and use blankets. There seems to be a...