viccar82

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  1. Mid-Shift Shower

    This is why I like being a NICU nurse. Thankfully, my little patients fit in the small pink tubs and won't get me wet in protest. :-) Great story.
  2. LOW Census

    Currently we are running around our average with plenty of kids "cooking" in L&D, but we have been short a little more recently than had been in past. According to nurses who have been at my unit a long time, this happens periodically. Our days...
  3. Hello and question

    As a graduate of an accelerated second degree BSN program, I would say it's tough, but worth it. You already have the Bachelor's part, so really you just need the nursing part. Many hospitals do have perks to the Bachelor's degree. There is a salary...
  4. Volunteering in the NICU...

    GOOD LUCK! Fingers are crossed for you.
  5. 1 week left of orientation- scared to death

    AWESOME!
  6. 1 week left of orientation- scared to death

    Wow. I have to say that I might be a little scared too. It does not sound like your unit is supportive or appropriate in their assignments and help. I sometimes have felt that way on my own unit. (I love L&D but never used to get it and another f...
  7. Volunteering in the NICU...

    We also have cuddlers in our NICU. They need to go through some background checks and special training. Also, we have other volunteers that help us answer phones and file paperwork or stock items. They do not need extra training besides some help ...
  8. did I make the wrong decision??? allowing a parent to hold

    I agree. Babies should always be held whenever possible. Thankfully I also work in a level III NICU where our nurses, MD/NNP, and support staff are very supportive of developmentally appropriate care and advocating for the patients and families. L...
  9. y'all are prolly sick of hearing from me...

    For me, it was the one day I spent in the NICU during my peds rotation in school. I also knew early on that I would not really like to work in adult care, but I also thought I liked the critical care aspects. My one day in the NICU, there was a pre...
  10. "Never trust a 35 weeker"

    I have to say I haven't been in the NICU long enough to experience a whole lot of feeder/growers getting really sick and coding . . . however what I find a little surprising, we do not admit 35 weekers unless there is another issue. As a standard 35...
  11. Love your job?

    Hey AprilHere, I have been a nurse now for just over 6 months and I am absolutely loving it as well. I had a wonderful preceptor as well and the unit is very welcoming and helpful for the most part. I work in the NICU and even though there are hard ...
  12. March of Dimes WalkAmerica

    I'm walking too, trying to get more nurses from my unit to join me, but so far only 1 taker! Wish me luck in motivating my fellow RNs.
  13. wearing gloves when feeding neonates

    We rarely ever wear gowns. Only for contact precautions. Gloves are similar to the others: with breasmilk, diaper changes, baths, suctioning, wound dressings. There are plenty of times when we move or comfort babies when we do not wear gloves. I t...
  14. How to get a job in NICU as a new grad!

    I'm a new grad (Sept. '06 - RN as of 11 '06) and I beginning training in the NICU on the 31st! It was what I wanted and I looked for it and got what I wanted. I think it helps that the nurse manager had hired another new grad the previous year from ...
  15. Who got 75 Questions

    Mine shut off after 75 questions and my results were posted on the state nursing board website in about a day . . . I'm now an RN. Don't sweat it so much.