new NICU GN and research project

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Hello! I am so happy to have been offerred a position as a GN on a level III ICN! The first part of this email is about that! Do you have any recs of nursing journals or reference material that would be valuable to have? I would like to begin preparing for this position (starts in July).

The other part of the email refers to a research project. I would like to address the Effects of pacifier use on breastfeeding. Does anyone have any ideas or references for this topic? Although I have not started reading articles, I have done lit search and it appears that there is a lot of material on the subject. I was hoping that experienced RNs could add additional ideas!

THanks so much!

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Specializes in OB, lactation.

You may have already found this, but here's one link about breastfeeding and pacifiers:

http://www.leron-line.com/Pacifiers.htm

There are several more here under "Pumping & Storage, Bottles & Pacifiers"

http://www.geocities.com/breastfeedinglinks/

Best wishes! Please let us know if you do this project and how it goes! Let me know anyway, I'm a bf counselor and would be interested: [email protected] ;)

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

Welcome to NICU nursing! At the top of this forum, you'll see a couple of "stickies" w/all sorts of info to assist you.

Pacifier/soothers/binkies/dummies (that's what they're called in some parts of the world) are a hot button for many people. My PERSONAL belief is that one of the 1st decisions parents have to make is whether they want to get an orthodontist or a psychiatrist for their child!

I would lit search the MCN Journal, also AWOHNN (I think that's right, someone correct me [again] if not), the LaLeche League website. Just be prepared for strong feelings pro and con.

Best of LUck to you!

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