Florida NICU RN replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU, Neonatal
We still have to assess our babies (full assessment is normally q 6hrs, sometimes more frequently). Some of us prefer to not have a tech because of assessments and it's just easier to get everything...
Florida NICU RN replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Yes, they sure do but only feeder/growers. They're usually assigned two-three babies and are responsible for vitals, changing their diaper, and feeding
Florida NICU RN replied to Florida NICU RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
The infant was receiving both oxycodone and morphine (?!?!?). The MOB as since spoken to the doctor who agreed to put a note on the chart for no more oxycodone. It's
A friend's nephew is a 35-week premie in a NICU in Michigan. She said that they've given him oxycodone "a couple of times" and each time he's had to be reintubated. Has anyone ever heard of giving a...
Florida NICU RN replied to mtbikegirl's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I've been in our NICU for a little over a year now (and had started as a new grad). Before that, I was a tech on an adult floor. From what I've seen and been through, NICU won't help in the adult...
Florida NICU RN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I asked a FOB the other day what his newborn daughter's name is: "Sayree". Huh?!? She's a 34-weeker in our NICU and he kept calling her name over and over: "Sayree....Sayree. Sayree?" Hello dude,...
Florida NICU RN replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU, Neonatal
In our unit, RNs mix the EBM with HFM (if ordered). Our techs feed their assigned babies and an RN or parent double-checks that it's the correct breastmilk for that baby. It's then initialled on the...
Florida NICU RN replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I can't remember giving anything less than 0.01 and if it's 0.5 or less (like Caffeine at times), I push it into the line and put up a 1ml flush. In the instances where I've diluted, I dilute 0.1ml...
Florida NICU RN replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I would definitely worry about the 5-on/week. That would lead to burnout pretty quick. Personally, I would not go with the 2nd hospital. The schedule is too difficult. I couldn't imagine doing 2 weeks...
Florida NICU RN replied to tampa,rnc-nic's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I'm from a large level III with 50+ beds in the Tampa area. Mom and five other designated people (dad included) can visit but only 2 at a time. Once mom designates the five people on the list, there...