ambraberger

ambraberger specializes in NICU.

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1. Care of mothers with babies in intensive care

   ambraberger replied to Elvish's topic in NICU

   I'm a NICU nurse and I appreciate hearing your take on caring emotionally for the moms of the babies. It's so important too. Thank you.

2. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

   ambraberger replied to Imafloat's topic in New Nurse

   I went straight into the NICU when I graduated 2 years ago, and to read your article is like reading back over my 1st year. VERY GREAT JOB!!!! I"m glad you wrote this. It's good to remember how far we come. I still have to remind myself at times, how...

3. IV air bubbles

   ambraberger replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU

   As previously said, better safe then sorry, and you'll get faster with time. Can't be TOO cautious with our tiny babies. I worry about tiny little bubbles too. I've been doing this 2 years and still feel like I'm brand new. Always learning, and lovin...

4. The Most Beautiful Curls I'd Ever Seen

   ambraberger replied to kessadawn's topic in General Nursing

   i'm a nicu nurse and any loss is hard. the kids, don't think i could handle it. thank God for nurses like you. thanks for sharing your story.

5. Rocking Camille

   ambraberger replied to vernix's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a nicu nurse and I am so thankful for L&D nurses like you who take the time to care. Bless you for being there for that little one. She was lucky to have you there that day. :redbeathe

6. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

   ambraberger replied to Imafloat's topic in New Nurse

   I am also a new grad who went straight into the nicu and I could identify with every word you wrote! Very nicely done, and know you are not alone! I got called yesterday and was told I got one of the rotating positions, so I'll do 6 wks of days then ...

7. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

   ambraberger replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

   Health is on the inside as well as the outside. I struggle with my weight. I am working on it. I also take medication that makes it hard for me to lose the extra weight. I am self conscious about it. But I also know that I have the biggest heart, and...

8. Night shift naps

   ambraberger replied to NiteRocker's topic in NICU

   I'm in a class of 8 new grads. We have 40 weeks of orientation and are in our 4th week in the NICU. One of my peers, her preceptor leaves her alone with their assignment and sleeps. Not only rude and unprofessional, but unsafe and embarrassing!!!!!!

9. I need some advice

   ambraberger replied to nicumom's topic in NICU

   Try to get some clinical hours in the NICU. That is what helped me get my job. I always knew I wanted to get into the NICU and I'm still shocked I'm there. I just graduated this past May and our orientation started Aug 7. It lasts for 40 weeks. They ...