KatrinaPM

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1. Which schools accept NICU experience only?

   KatrinaPM posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello Everyone! I work in Neonatal ICU and currently have three years of experience. I heard that some CRNA programs do accept people with NICU experience. Does anyone happen to know which schools these might be? Thanks in advance!

2. Back to Sleep

   KatrinaPM replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU

   Our policy (I'm in Cincinnati, now) is that once babies are nippling 25% of their feeds (2x a day), then all developmental tools (snuggle ups, froggies, snoedels) need to be removed from the bed and unless a kid is experiencing reflux that is symptom...

3. Noise in the NICU... title help

   KatrinaPM replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in NICU

   I like "Sound Advice". You could say something like, Sound Advice: a proposal for improving developmental outcomes in the NICU. Hearing the ones who cannot speak: How noise levels can be lowered to improve outcomes.

4. Feedings while on Indocin???

   KatrinaPM replied to nursechick182's topic in NICU

   We do not feed while on Indocin. But some small kids that we give prophyllactic indocin to (23-24 weekers generally), usually are on fluids for the first few days of life anyway.

5. Graduating in Aug...would like some suggestions

   KatrinaPM replied to Meg2007's topic in NICU

   Where in Michigan are you? I used to work at Holden. I basically got the position because I had a few clinical experiences there, and was encouraged to apply for a new grad position by my preceptor. If you can shadow, I would definitely recommend th...

6. Best Practive for bathing neonates?

   KatrinaPM replied to BABY--RN's topic in NICU

   We don't give baths on new admits until at least 6 hours after they arrive, and are stablized, whichever comes first. The vernix has a antimicrobial property, so best to let it protect that new skin like it is designed to do. Micropremies get baths w...

7. In line suction on the ET

   KatrinaPM replied to sofiam's topic in NICU

   I love the Ballard, as well. We tested other companies' inlines and there was a definite preference on our unit.

8. Giraffe Beds - how often do you change them?

   KatrinaPM replied to grlgid's topic in NICU

   The unit I currently work at changes them every 4 weeks. But, also, if the kid is on humidity, we empty the water out once a day and caviwipe the inside of the drawer, because pseudomonas can grow. My previous unit where I worked changed the beds e...

9. VLBW infants and positioning

   KatrinaPM replied to NICU Mama's topic in NICU

   SteveRN21, I would be very interested as well. The past two years I have worked in two different NICUs and never was this mentioned by anyone regarding the positioning of infants midline for the first 72 hours. But considering that most bleeds occur ...

10. Do you change your TPN tubing Q24 or Q72??

    KatrinaPM replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU

    Every time I've been taught how to hang new TPN, I have been taught to remove the excess TPN from the previous day's fluid due to the fact that the tubing contains quite a few hours worth of fluid due to the small fluid requirements of infants. So, e...

11. Bacteria Outbreak Closes Hospital Units

    KatrinaPM replied to huladancer's topic in NICU

    Gross! I should think so!

12. When do you call in?

    KatrinaPM replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just be careful not to call in TOO early. Sometimes administration can question you as to why you 'know' you'll be sick enough to call in "already". Just make sure you know your unit culture and what is acceptable. I usually call in the early afterno...

13. University of Cincinnati

    KatrinaPM replied to Quiet1's topic in SRNA

    Hey there! I am new to Cincinnati because my husband started med school at UC and I am working as an RN until it's MY turn to go back to school! Whee! Anyway, as far as where to live, my suggestion is to move to the East Side of the city or to look ...

14. NICU or MICU

    KatrinaPM replied to randybayrn's topic in MICU

    I PMed you about my experience but, reading your post, I think that NICU sounds awesome. (I wish I was in THAT nicu!) And 6 months is a great preceptorship, you're going to feel totally comfortable after you're done, and remember, you can always ask ...

15. Alaris pumps

    KatrinaPM replied to deanpicu's topic in PICU

    Another trick I learned to fix the Air in Line issue was to clean the 'eye' part of the alaris pump with alcohol. When it's dirty is also senses air in line. :)