Nrse4bbs

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1. FDA and powdered formula

   Nrse4bbs replied to Nrse4bbs's topic in NICU

   We also have a 4 hour hang time with and 8 hour tubing change. I agree with all of you that the issue with the NICU that I work at is a don't want to get involved thing. It is the hot topic on the unit right now. The doctors are now all involved a...

2. FDA and powdered formula

   Nrse4bbs replied to Nrse4bbs's topic in NICU

   The whole formula preparation by the pharmacy was brought up in our hospital but, our pharmacy stated that they cannot bring an unsterile product into their sterile environment to prepare it. Hospital infection control believes that would create a r...

3. FDA and powdered formula

   Nrse4bbs posted a topic in NICU

   Have any of you read the article the FDA just put out about not using powdered formula in the NICU setting? Apparently, and infant died from Enterobacter sakazakii meningitis related to being fed powdered Portagen. The FDA is now saying that powder...

4. Favorite Quote and It's Origin Please

   Nrse4bbs replied to nightingale's topic in General Nursing

   This is my current favorite quote and I can't remember where I heard it from!

5. Nurses Week--What did you get?

   Nrse4bbs replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

   We got a little plastic red heart retractable name tag holder. (oooohhh) My nurse manager even thought it was pretty cheap. We also had a BBQ but, unfortunately I wasn't working that day. The day I worked we had a book fair and recruiters from lo...

6. How much do you make?

   Nrse4bbs replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   1. RN 2. 12 years 3. NICU 4. $42.00/hr. per diem