kittykai

kittykai has 1 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Your NICU's protocol for cleansing IV ports

   kittykai replied to minky84's topic in NICU

   We just use ETOH wipes. Scrub for 30 seconds and wait til it dries. We do this on all of our ports prior to infusing meds. All of our surgical babies have their tubing changed every day and nonsurgical babies every three days. The only time we do...

2. NICU considering new grads?

   kittykai replied to I<3NICU's topic in NICU

   Try Phoenix Childrens or Tucson Medical Center. Both are in Arizona, hire new grads, offer relocation assistance, and pay for your student loans along with your NCLEX. I think you would love living in AZ. You can get around with out a car(not enti...

3. schedule question

   kittykai replied to HeatherTN's topic in NICU

   Your schedule depends on the needs of your unit. I do three in a row which help me with my kids feeling like there is some normalcy:eek:. 3-12's is considered a full work week even though it is shy of 40 hours. I would recommend that you call the ...

4. I think I am in the wrong place......

   kittykai replied to Eldow076's topic in NICU

   It really makes me sad that they are giving you such a difficult time. If you can go to another NICU in another hospital, I think that would be the best bet. It just sounds like the people you work with are just plain mean. You don't deserve to f...

5. should i just quit?

   kittykai replied to iheartnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Have you tried talking to your preceptor on the unit? I know I can always talk to mine about how I am feeling but we have a good relationship. Is there anyone there you could trust and tell them how you feel and see if they think you should stick i...

6. What Was Orientation Like For You

   kittykai replied to 4jen's topic in NICU

   Orientation is only as stressful as you allow it to be. For me, everything I did had to be perfect. It was obviously unrealistic as a new nurse. They know you have no experience and will orient you properly. Feel free to ask as many questions as ...

7. should i just quit?

   kittykai replied to iheartnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I am not sure you should quit. I know how you feel. Perhaps it is just the new and not knowing how to react to different situations. It is always hard starting a new job but even more difficult beginning a new career. Try a different area of nurs...

8. Do nurses like volunteers?

   kittykai replied to NICUplease's topic in NICU

   We :heartbeat our volunteers. Especially the ones that volunteer at night. I would suggest to introduce yourself to the nurses and ask them if they have any babies for you to feed or just hold. Thank you so much for volunteering. We appreciate yo...

9. Please help me

   kittykai replied to Lillyjohn's topic in NICU

   I don't know if you still need info but try Rady's Children in San Diego. They pay well, will relocate you, and is a great NICU.

10. Funny Names

    kittykai replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU

    We've had our fair share of Justice for boys. I even know a girl named Justice.

11. How long did it take you to get into the NICU?

    kittykai replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU

    I got in right away as a new grad. Since I did my preceptorship in the NICU, I had my foot in the door anyway. Don't give up. Apply to all NICU's, even the level II"s. You'll get in somewhere.