tinkerbell419

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1. Asked to write statement for a nurse

   tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in UK

   Ok thank-you for your help everyone.

2. Asked to write statement for a nurse

   tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in UK

   Hi there, im not really up to speed on the revalidation because I havent done it. I vaguely remember that you have to prove you have done so many hours of clinical practice, CPD, reflections. This nurse wants me to comment on how she supported me whe...

3. Asked to write statement for a nurse

   tinkerbell419 posted a topic in UK

   Hi everyone, I have a question regarding revalidation for current nurses? Can a person who is no longer practising as a nurse and does not have current registration (either lapsed of own accord or have removed themselves from the register) be credibl...

4. The truth about being newly qualified

   tinkerbell419 replied to Charlottemay's topic in UK

   Please remove message. Thanks.

5. What is the common practice for oxygen use for diaper rash?

   tinkerbell419 replied to Laurakfels's topic in NICU

   Oxygen for diaper rash. Really? Never heard of that one

6. NAS, How do you score?

   tinkerbell419 replied to luvmybabes's topic in NICU

   We use NAS observation scoring sheets. I cant remember the specifics but we score if we notice things like high pitched cry, stiffness of limbs, sucking of fists, tremors disturbed or undisturbed, inability to be consoled etc. I believe that oral mor...

7. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

   tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

   Hi All, Got to go to a meeting regarding these mistakes ive made. Ive wrote out a very long statement in regards to my concerns on the staffing crisis on the unit which is ongoing, my shift patterns and rotations and feeling burnt out and tired. How...

8. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

   tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

   Im being totally honest. Im on holiday at the moment and i havent exactly been having the time of my life really. Far from it. The thought of going back to work doesnt exactly have me leaping off the roof in joy. Work conditions still seem bad althou...

9. New Grad NICU Nurse seeking advice!

   tinkerbell419 replied to JessicaNICURN's topic in NICU

   Nursing the Neonate is a really good book. Ive brought others that blew my head off in under a minute

10. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

    I have had 5 patients, once i had 6 patients until a nurse came on to an afternoon shift to provide relief. Now some of these babies are rooming in with mom but still its 5 babies with a lot of tasks to do. On one shift one of the nurses had to take ...

11. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

    I will admit that all of my mistakes bar one was down to the sheer chaos and stress of the unit making me loose my focus and making the near misses. I have tried and am trying as much as i can to stay focused so the most recent event of giving the wr...

12. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

    Babywrangler, Your very lucky your unit did a u-turn. I don't see that happening where I am, well not at the moment. When you were short staffed how did you stop it from bothering you? How did you cope emotionally? Do you do day shifts and night shif...

13. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

    Just wanted to post an update..i dont know everything that is happening as of yet but i will be going on an assertiveness day. I think im not as assertive as what i can be..i think it can be hard with some parents, colleagues etc so it will help wit...

14. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU

    Well i think they want perfect nurses who dont mess up in imperfect conditions. Ive made 3 drug errors, one was a near miss as it was so busy i nearly got two babies breastmilk mixed up. It was an awful time. Then i wrote the wrong thing into the con...

15. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 posted a topic in NICU

    I know there is no miracle tool, however im having a rather hard time of it lately. Ive made quite a few mistakes of my own making, through distraction and loss of focus. I have been working for a year, i do not have years of experience so i am tryin...