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Our census has been moderate to high. Our acuity has been high. So many micros on vents. In a few weeks we'll be full of feeder/growers!

Same here. And this is why it is now community acquired and I doubt it's from the hospital, anymore.

Yeah, I'm with PRMENRS.I've never seen a formula only order for hyperbili, regardless. You are either NPO or whatever the mother's choice is.

Even Vanco and Ampho?? :eek: 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 assume that is who is doing the policing. Just be careful when you "Friend" co workers.

Good idea. I post nothing about work on FB and don't list my employer or even city I live in. Prospective employers can also look you up on FB and see what you're up too. Those party girl pics on...

This reminds me of the time my landscaper husband called me at home to pick him up from work because he wasn't feeling well. When I got there, he had heat exhaustion so bad he couldn't walk and two...

Been a while since I've done adults, but I remember using one vial for one pt only and dating and initialing the label. It would last maybe one shift.I would guess you'd have to be really sneaky and...

We obviously work in different environments. I have seen co workers, "counseled" for posting about how bad their day was and they really need a drink. Another time it was a nurse posting a picture of...

Wondering how she tainted the saline vials so no one could tell they were compromised and how she kept her job after posting a picture of herself chugging a bottle of wine? My a$$ would have been on...

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...

We get teen volunteers in the summer that help the secretaries with papers, answering the phone, unloading boxes. Good luck!

For over a decade I've been wondering why I waste my time writing a narative note. I can't wait for electronic charting to start so it'll be easier and quicker for me to chart something that no one,(...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

If they are in a crib and feeding/growing, they are swaddled and on their backs. Haven't had a problem with it so far.

I'm sorry, as much as I agree with some of what you said. I have to call BS on this. a 23 weeker has a 70% mortality rate and of those surviving, 46% will have severe to moderate disabilities. Your...

Ditto

Nothing makes me angrier than a pt dying while on osc because no one has the balls to say, "Enough!". Can you imagine dying that way??! How horrific! :crying2:

I wonder if the state will investigate their staffing ratios now?

HOw is visiting a baby a HIPPA violation? Parents give permission for family members to visit. Test results, medication and treatments are only discussed with parents.

It's OK to take a break from your primary. Sometimes it helps if you come back to a pt after a couple of weeks. You get a different perspective, you are more centered. And someone may care for her in...