nikiw

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1. Do your parents have to wear cover gowns when visiting?

   nikiw replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU

   No parents in our unit have to wear cover gowns.

2. To Filter or Not to Filter

   nikiw replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU

   We only filter TPN in our unit. Lipids are not filtered at all.

3. Cobedding twins and multiples in NNUs

   nikiw replied to wensday's topic in NICU

   We cobed once babies are in open crib if we have parent's permission. I have never seen a parent refuse it though. If there are any signs of illness, the babies are immediately seperated. I've cobedded twins, triplets, and even quadruplets

4. Pediarix/vaccinations

   nikiw posted a topic in NICU

   I was wondering if other NICU's are using the Pediarix vaccine and if so, how have your babies reacted after receiving? Also, what is your vaccine policy. Do all babies get them when they hit 2 months, do you wait if they are still intubated, in an i...

5. When do you call in sick?

   nikiw posted a topic in NICU

   Wondering what symptoms/illnesses make you call in sick? I know they always say to call in if you're sick because of the compromised immune systems of the babies. I have been battling pneumonia and have been on antibiotics for 10 days and don't have...

6. Looking for advice on dealing with the hard parts of the job

   nikiw posted a topic in NICU

   Hi, just looking for advice on how to deal when you work your butt off for 12 hours trying to save a baby who ends up passing away anyways. I've been a RN in a level 3 NICU for 16 months and had this happen to me this past weekend. He was on cannula ...

7. Chilled babies in the news

   nikiw replied to futureTMA's topic in NICU

   We did this in our unit for the first time last week. It was interesting to watch.

8. New Grads in NICU

   nikiw replied to RU_nurse2b's topic in NICU

   I had 12 weeks of orientation with a preceptoras a new grad. After orientation was over, we had 3 weeks where we were assigned a buddy who could help us if needed. For nurses who have experience outside of NICU, they have a 6 week orientation in the...

9. NNP hours?

   nikiw replied to jenjo's topic in NICU

   We have NNPs on our floor 24 hours a day. During day shift, there are usually 2 NNPs that work 7a-7p. At night, we have one that works 7p-7a. We have eight NNPs and I would say they all work at least one weekend a month. They schedule themselves.

10. Scrub or handwash?

    nikiw replied to Mimi2RN's topic in NICU

    Anyone entering our NICU has to scrub for 3 minutes before coming in. If parents/visitors refuse to scrub, they are asked to leave. They are also encouraged to wash hands before and after holding/caring for their infants.

11. New Grad In Nicu

    nikiw replied to IfeRN's topic in NICU

    I went straight from my BSN program to a level III NICU. I think the most important thing is a great orientation. We had 12 weeks orientation with preceptors plus classes we had to take. If, after 12 weeks, you felt you needed a longer orientation, t...

12. Synagis and RSV season

    nikiw replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU

    We do as well!

13. University of Cincinnati

    nikiw replied to aithug316's topic in CRNA

    Do you know who it was? I went to school there and am sorry to hear this.

14. Any tips for new grad in NICU?

    nikiw posted a topic in NICU

    Hi everyone, I am a new grad RN that is starting in the NICU this weekend. Any tips/advice you can give would be appreciated. I am getting nervous. You don't really learn a lot about sick infants in school. I have been reading the Handbook of Neonat...