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Yes, I totall agree with those of you who said having the parents in during report is NOT OK!! We are bending over backwards to be "family friendly" and this is one thing they allow. It's really not...

I've been a NICU nurse for over 20 years. The parents have been the most difficult to deal with, not the babies. so, I will try to be brief. I worked my BUTT off on a very sick baby for 8 hrs. The...

Wow, I can tell you are in management! Do you know there are some really strong nursing unions out there that would back me up? Also, I'm sure I could find a lawyer or somebody else of that nature to...

Thank you moogie, your post was great. One of the nurses who went to this class a few days ago said she was actually scared when she walked into the room. The lights were very low, fake candles,...

I can choose not to be interested in mysticism

I wonder if she is a Christian Scientist??

i am having a hard time with this, too. I posted a post about her too. No wonder she is talking in the Mary Baker Eddy library! Weird!

After looking at her website, it just sounds so new age and occult-like. And why would she be in the Mary Baker Eddy library? that woman is the founder of a religion that hardly believes in medicine....

Our hospital is introducing the Jean Watson method of nursing to us. They say it is required that we attend this seminar. Some nurses are having issues with it because it is "new age" and almost...

I think it's smart for you to start in a Level 2 NICU. I've been working Level3 for 20 years and it can be very depressing...especially when there's ethical dilemmas. You have the rest of your career...

The NICUs I have worked in don't use CNA's. We use volunteers to cuddle babies, though. Some NICUs might use CNA's, just call some and ask. Good luck!

Ok everyone, I did it! I turned in the paperwork today to work at the new place. I'm nervous, but I think I will get enough work between 2 places...the majority will be at a Level 2.....so happy, but...

I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand a year ago. It helped me alot, I'm wondering why you still have problems? i have some mild tendonitis in my right arm, but that's it. It doesn't interfere...

I wasn't saying that I'm a failure by going to level 2, I meant I feel like I'm failing at level 3, because I thought I would be at this job forever. I have a hard time with change. I've worked at...

Going to Level 2 is not bad at all. I just don't do well with change sometimes. I have a few close friends that I will miss if I leave too. But at this point, I don't think I'll miss the intensity of...

After 20 yrs. in Level 3 NICU, I'm thinking about working Level 2 and just picking up occasionally in Level 3. The stress and intensity is getting to me. Especially the parents! I had parents of a 29...

Our breastfeeding protocol is this: if a baby breastfeeds well for 10 min, they don't get supplemented after the feeding. If they br. feed for 5 min., they get half of the supplement, if they don't...

I totally understand. After almost 20 yrs at the bedside, I'm ready for a change. The other poster forgot to mention advice nurse, which is what I'm looking into. I am also tired of bedside nursing....

The most you will learn is just working on the job. I've been in NICU for almost 20 yrs. There are pros and cons just like any other unit. The hardest part for me has been the advancement of medical...

Yes, by "calling the code" I meant at what time frame will the Dr. say to stop coding the pt. Wow, I am so amazed at the lengths of time each of you said you have coded a pt.! I also think about the...

How long do the doctors on your unit take to call a code? What's the longest one you've seen? I am not comfortable usually after about 15-20 minutes of doing code drugs and compressions...how about...

But, typically RN's make more $ with a unionized hospital.

Take it from me, Children's is a great place to get experience. I worked in the NICU for 16 yrs. However, most nurses are stuck on night shift for many many years and you will work all major holidays...

I work per diem for Kaiser and make $71/hr. base pay. I have 20 yrs. experience, though. I highly recommend Kaiser for the pay and benefits. You can also transfer between Kaisers. Good luck!

I work 3-11 and love it...but I only work 2-3 days a week. Sounds like the 7-7 shift would work better for you, do what works best for you and your family!