debstmomy

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1. What professional organizations do you belong to?

   debstmomy replied to debstmomy's topic in NICU

   Thank you for your input, I appreciate it! (I didn't get an alert that anyone responded, sorry this response took so long!)

2. NICU Interview...Please Help

   debstmomy replied to TiffanyMonroeRN's topic in NICU

   This depends on the type of interview! We do not conduct an interview that is NICU based but one based on the type of experiences you have had & how you handled them. We are looking for character. We can train a NICU RN, but we can not train ethi...

3. Breast Milk Verification

   debstmomy replied to drb_30's topic in NICU

   Breastmilk is now treated like a med admin through EPIC. Scan the pt, scan the med (breastmilk label). Errors can still occur when proper protocol is not followed. We must always be diligent and not take short cuts!

4. What professional organizations do you belong to?

   debstmomy posted a topic in NICU

   I am in the process of working my way up our clinical ladder (meaning more $$) and if we join professional organizations, that adds more points. Which professional organizations do you belong to and why? What are they benefits? All I have seen are a...

5. Looking for Guidance on Mistake

   debstmomy replied to katie115's topic in NICU

   Our hospital is baby friendly in Postpartum only, not NICU. We give out formula all the time. Many times new parents do not have time on day of discharge to prepare at home. This buys them time to get settled. I'd be more concerned to discharging to ...

6. Tips for a New Grad in NICU?

   debstmomy replied to NICUnurse21's topic in NICU

   Listen and ask a lot of questions (but not the same one over & over). Never assume anything. Treat every baby and family as if they are your own. Compassionate care goes a long way! If it doesn't seem right, it probably isn't so double check ever...

7. Men in Neonatal nursing

   debstmomy replied to guest904524's topic in NICU

   We have guys in our NICU, some of our best nurses! I came to the NICU as a new grad through our Children's Hospital Residency/Versant program. It can be done. Good Luck to you!

8. Labs/Blood Gases

   debstmomy replied to salaw's topic in NICU

   Me too, please!!!! If you do not mind.

9. Bringing Developmental Care to a Unit

   debstmomy replied to jpeters84's topic in NICU

   Start with sharing evidence based practice & research. Elsevier Good luck!

10. Baths on your unit

    debstmomy posted a topic in NICU

    Looking for some input!!! We are devoleping new bathing protocols for our unit come early next spring. While I do need evidence based information, I thought I would start with some general information gathered from other units. If you could help me o...

11. The Nursing Shortage: A self-inflicted wound?

    debstmomy replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I do not believe there is a nursing shortage, there is a hiring new grad shortage!!!!! No one wants to invest in new grad training.

12. How long before your NCLEX test date did you start studying?

    debstmomy replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in NCLEX

    Pinklady8888 I test 2/15 too. GOOD LUCK TO US!!! I took Kaplan 3 weeks after graduation. It was a 2 week course. I have been studying a bit each day, for 5 days a week. I take to 2 days off. As it gets closer I get more nervous, but I think I am goo...

13. Please help with Delee suctioning :(

    debstmomy replied to babyswaddler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are you NRP certified? I am not sure, but isn't it covered in it?

14. After graduation should i start off in med surg or go straight in to OB?

    debstmomy replied to clh504's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you for telling her to go after her heart. I so needed to hear this! I am a new grad & I am applying for jobs I want to do. I have 10 years of Mother/Baby Lactation experience & seriously, I do not want to work med surg! I feel like I h...

15. New grad interview help

    debstmomy replied to Newrngrad1's topic in Job Hunt

    HCAPS = ????