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  1. Thinking of prmenrs

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey guys! I haven't posted in a very long time. I had a beautiful healthy baby boy on 6/24/07. He's my first so I have been busy. Anyway I was thinking of prmenrs. I think she lives in San Diego....

  2. salary--dfw

    Humbled_Nurse replied to amf1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    Personally I don't think the pay for nursing is all that bad. It could be worse. I have friend that has a masters degree in counseling and she doesn't make near as much as me. When I started...

  3. New nurse really struggling...

    Humbled_Nurse replied to KTLou06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As the previous posters said what you are feeling is very normal. It took me a good year before I didn't feel like I wanted to throw up before I went to work. Those little babies can be very...

  4. Have you been bagging babies?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, we have started the "baby in a bag" within the last year. It is usually for babies under 31 weeks or so and they are not dried off prior to being put in the bag. We also use the transwarmer...

  5. Anyone else slow?

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Seems we have been very slow lately and I hate it! Usually we don't stay slow long and it should pick up very soon. I hear a lot of nurses say it's just the time of year. So do your units seem to...

  6. Hazing, what to do about this...almost ready to quit.

    Humbled_Nurse replied to lencialoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Reading these type of posts make me so angry. Why do some nurses have to be so rude to new nurses. It just sickens me. I'm sorry that you are going through this. If I were you I would speak with...

  7. PCR testing of amniotic fluid

    Humbled_Nurse replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction and it is used to test for a variety of diseases such as HIV, Toxoplasmosis, Herpes, etc.. My understanding of PCR testing is that is it a more specific...

  8. Help! Interview for position tomorrow in NICU!

    Humbled_Nurse replied to sasparilla's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So how did the interview

  9. New RN, New to Site, Starting in PICU on Monday!!

    Humbled_Nurse replied to LuvU2RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Welcome and congrats on your new job. So how was your first day? This is definitely an exciting time for you! My best advice to you is to take one day at a time and expect the first 6 months to a...

  10. What would you do first?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If the baby truly needs Narcan because they aren't breathing then O2 isn't going to be a whole lot of help to the baby since the baby isn't breathing. Once the baby is breathing though a little...

  11. VLBW infants and positioning

    Humbled_Nurse replied to NICU Mama's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've heard of the correlation of head positioning and prevention of IVH. Don't have any research to back it up though, but I'm sure the doc's do. As Steve said putting the head in the midline...

  12. neonatal websites

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey grlgid: Just checked out the link you posted and it is great! I plan to visit that website very often and pass it on you our educator. I am always looking for some good neonatal educational...

  13. NICU PBDS Test

    Humbled_Nurse replied to efuchs1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey rn-johni: First off you need to relax. I know, I know easier said than done. If you have at least a year or more of experience you should do fine on the test. Generally, they are going to pick...

  14. Breastfeeding councelling courses

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Amandine's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Very helpful! I say go for it. Breastfeeding in the NICU can be more challenging for the mom's and their babies. They need alot more support and encouragement. The more knowledge you have the...

  15. NICU PBDS Test

    Humbled_Nurse replied to efuchs1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, I think I can help. I took the PBDS about a year ago. Personally, I didn't think the test was too hard and I did well on it. I really don't have test anxiety (lucky me) so I think that...

  16. "Never trust a 35 weeker"

    Humbled_Nurse replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow. You keep them until 40 weeks. That is amazing. Our situation is similar to Gompers. If they are PO feeding well, maintaining temp, and gaining weight consistently then they are out the door...

  17. Pregnant and terrified NICU nurse here...

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey Gompers: Glad to here things are going well for you and the baby! Sounds like you have had some scary moments. Praying for a happy outcome! I myself just found out me and my husband are...

  18. Blood glucoses

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Mimi2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On admission. Anywhere from once a shift to once a day on babies getting TPN or any type of dextrose solution. If baby is on full feeds then blood glucose doesn't need to be checked unless acting sick...

  19. Giving report - experienced nurses make you feel foolish

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Layla_B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think some of this type of behaivor goes on everywhere to some degree. I tend to be one of those laid back nurses and don't get in a fluff about much. Nursing is such a huge profession with all...

  20. Name a NICU product you couldn't do without

    Humbled_Nurse replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would have to say Surfactant! I think it would have been much more challenging to work NICU

  21. Favorite Discovery Health Channel Program

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Markthemalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love that channel as well. I love Babies: Special Delivery or anything related to sick/premature baby stuff. I do also enjoy Diagnosis Unknown, Medical Incredible, and Impact: Stories of Survival....

  22. Non-Hospital jobs for new grads

    Humbled_Nurse replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    I will have to agree with everyone else. Please don't let that one med error keep you from your dream. I see you are from North Texas. There are lots of NICU's in the area that have new grad...

  23. Floating to NICU... how to be helpful?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Rayrae: I'm sorry you were treated that way by a NICU nurse. That nurse's behaivor in unexcusable! I can't stand people who are rude and act like they are better than you. If you have the guts I...

  24. Hoping someone can help...

    Humbled_Nurse replied to momto2beauties's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As for the causes of prematurity there are many such as: 1) Maternal age ( 35 yrs) 2) PIH (pregnancy induced hypertension) 3) Substance abuse 4) Infection (UTI, chorioamnionitis) 5) Placental...

  25. Protocol

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Spatialized's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry for the loss of your little one. Yes, sending a card would be a good thing to do. I actually save any cards I get from families and put them in my nursing scrapbook. It is always very...