preemiepedsnrs replied to lu1975's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I've seen this done once in the past year or so. We let mom come stay in the care-by-parent room for two full days, pulled the NG tube and just had mom feed the baby on whatever schedule the baby...
preemiepedsnrs replied to lu1975's topic in NICU, Neonatal
This seems to be a great idea for some kids. I never thought of it. One thing that I DID do in the past was when I had a kid that was way past term, poor feeder, seemed like definite oral aversion, I...
preemiepedsnrs replied to lu1975's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I know who you are! I thought so when I seen another post of yours on here. Yeah, it's amazing the way that the kids recently have responded to different milks. I'm thinking of one kid in...
I've been an LPN in a large level 3 NICU for about six years now. I have also been diagnosed at various times with Bipolar 2, PTSD, BPD, and major depression. About three years ago, I had a major...
preemiepedsnrs replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I've been an LPN since 1999 and worked in LTC for the first six months after getting my license. In Aug 2000, I was hired into the NICU (my dream job) and have been there ever since. Originally, I...