s.maire.2126

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1. Infant admission at bedside

   s.maire.2126 replied to s.maire.2126's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the feedback. I agree...we should just go for it! Can I ask are you a L&D or PP RN?

2. Infant admission at bedside

   s.maire.2126 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Has anyone successfully implemented infant admissions at the bedside? I'd be interested to know your process and staffing. This is a huge patient satisfier but we currently can only accomodate this during low census. Thank you in advance!

3. Scrubs in NICU

   s.maire.2126 replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU

   Thanks everyone. We currently wear hospital scrubs/lab coats/gowns, however, I think they're considering changing this as there is not a lot of evidence to prove its effectiveness with infection control. That's why I was asked to look for research ar...

4. Scrubs in NICU

   s.maire.2126 posted a topic in NICU

   Has anyone read any recent research articles on scrubs/cover coats and infection control in the NICU? The infection control nurse in our hospital asked me to look for one and I'm not having any luck! Thanks in advance

5. NICU Parent Discharge Education

   s.maire.2126 replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU

   That's a great idea, thanks!

6. NICU Parent Discharge Education

   s.maire.2126 replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU

   CPR is only an option, but definitely a good place to start! I was thinking any and all necessary skills that proves parents understand how to take care of their infant without our help. There have been sad cicumstances that have brought our discharg...

7. NICU Parent Discharge Education

   s.maire.2126 replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU

   Yes, that helps...thanks :)

8. NICU Parent Discharge Education

   s.maire.2126 replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU

   Yes, definitely helped! I'm already putting to work some of your advice :) Thank you

9. NICU Parent Discharge Education

   s.maire.2126 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi Everyone, Ok, so I've been in the NICU for a whole year now! YAY! My director wants me to start working on a parent education project for our unit. She would like me to develop a required class for parents to attend before their infant's discharge...

10. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    s.maire.2126 replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

    How long has a BSN been mandatory? Just out of curiosity, what was the general reaction among RN's regarding this??

11. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    s.maire.2126 replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU

    I am a fairly new nurse. I've been working 18 months. My first job was on a Med-surg unit. I knew from the beginning of school I wanted to work in the NICU, however, there are not many openings in my area. I worked one year med-surg and basically lea...

12. Time to Float!

    s.maire.2126 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in New Nurse

    After my orientation on med-surg, I was floated as soon as I was eligable!! I've been floated everywhere!! Kinda scary, in my opinion. My best advise, is find someone that is helpful, be honest about any patient you're not comfortable with, don't be ...

13. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    s.maire.2126 replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

    At this point there is a lot of speculation, but I havn't heard anything official. I am a recent grad and being so young(with a lot of working years ahead of me) I went directly into my BSN program. I don't want to find myself without it in 10 years ...