ilovenicu16

ilovenicu16 has 5 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

   ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Safety

   and the ID Doc said it would highly unlikely I would get anything back when we all thought she was positive for HIV. He didn't mention anything about the course of action but said he would think it would be ok to continue breastfeeding

2. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

   ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Safety

   I'm not sure, the employee health nurse who handles exposure situations said if the source is clear on blood work, then there is no need for retesting? She came back clear of everything so she said I'm clear too.

3. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

   ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Safety

   Thank you so much for responding back! Employee Health talked to me today and said everything so far looks clear. They are just waiting back to see the mother's Hep C status so I won't know until tomorrow. They said if she is all clear, I won't need ...

4. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

   ilovenicu16 posted a topic in Safety

   I'm freaking out and need some information on people who have had a bodily fluid exposure. Today I had breastmilk splash in my eye. I'm still waiting on mother of baby to come in and get tested, but her labs drawn in Aug and Last week were negative. ...

5. Exposed to Hep C Virus by blood splash to eye. Seeking Reassurance.

   ilovenicu16 replied to SDKRN's topic in Stress 101

   What ended up happening??? I had a breastmilk exposure in my eye today and I'm freaking out!!

6. Transitioning from NICU to Peds Hem/Onc

   ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Pediatric

   Thanks for the replies! I love my new job! It is definitely different than the NICU setting, but I love it. It is challenging having to learn how to interact with a wide range of age groups as they can be radically different. Don't worry about lookin...

7. Transitioning from NICU to Peds Hem/Onc

   ilovenicu16 posted a topic in Pediatric

   I have been in NICU for almost 5 years and I am now going to transition to an outpatient Peds Hem/Onc clinic. I am very excited but nervous at the same time. Anyone have any tips, whether you made the transition yourself, or are currently in an outpa...

8. RNs Relocating to Las Vegas

   ilovenicu16 replied to team_Rnurses's topic in Nevada

   Don't believe people when they say hospitals in Vegas won't hire people from out of state. I moved from out of state and had my pick of hospital to work at easily. We actually like it it here so far. The pay is GREAT (about 55/hr for Per Diem) in a c...

9. RNC-NIC

   ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in NICU

   Thanks!

10. RNC-NIC

    ilovenicu16 posted a topic in NICU

    I have 3 years experience in a level III NICU and want to try for my RNC this year. For those who have taken and passed the test, how much time did you devote to studying and how long did you study for before taking the test? What is your experience ...

11. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    ilovenicu16 replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. ID 2. 3 years 3. NICU 4. 23.50 5. I think ~3 ish for nights, ~1.50 for weekends

12. When does it get better??

    ilovenicu16 replied to elliern88's topic in NICU

    We were always told you will take about 2 years before you are not considered "new" anymore and won't feel like throwing up before your shift LOL. I think it's true!

13. Tips on Drawing from Arterial Line

    ilovenicu16 replied to mslema's topic in NICU

    On our closed systems, we have 2 ports- a waste and your sample port. We draw back about 1-1.5 ml for "waste", and return it after getting the sample.

14. My first case of NEC

    ilovenicu16 replied to boardchic's topic in NICU

    Sorry Those cases stick with you forever. I remember we had one kiddo who had been there for a very long time,was supposed to be home already but the staff wanted to keep them for a week for increasing PO feeds. RA, no lines, no issues. She had some...

15. Question on dopamine infusion

    ilovenicu16 replied to kthelander's topic in NICU

    We change tubing for clears Q96 hr (used to be 72), and TPN/Lipids Q24