Don't beat yourself up. Absolutely those more experienced nurses should have stepped in to help. It sounds like your entire unit would benefit from mock codes.
Even Vanco and Ampho?? I hope not! I've been in NICU for 10 years and have always used syringes to administer IV meds. Any facility that doesn't needs to update, IMO.
You sound over qualified for staff. Are they afraid you may up and leave if something administrative crosses your path? Try for something else in WH and let the NM know you are still interested in NICU if another position opens up.
Another rubber band user. The problem with something like a velcro band is that it can only be used for that one baby(infection control) and then you run into cost.
I would say with the Neobar, the tape does not need to be replaced that often because it is far from the baby's mouth and won't get secretions on it. If placed properly and secured well, the tube should not need to be moved but once after initial pla...
dawngloves replied to Kevinwrightjr's topic in NICU
Seattle Children's sounds like a Hell of a place to work. Between the crucificxon for the the med error and the aggrivation for being a lesbian, they must have nurses beating down their doors to work there!
dawngloves replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU
I hear you. There have been so many times we told the SW and MDs about our concerns about parents and they blow us off or say they can't do anything and it goes bad. Like the mom in rehab that disappears with her baby as soon as the baby is discharge...