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  1. Baylor Irving

    Humbled_Nurse replied to JaxiaKiley's topic in Texas Nursing

    I personally don't know of any nurses that work there, but it is part of the Baylor system and I have always heard good things about the Baylor hospitals. I think it is unfair to judge a hospital on...

  2. Does your NICU keep the older chronics?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It seems to be rarer these days that we would keep a baby for up to a year since the outcomes and treatments have improved so much, but if we do get a baby that is older and chronic who just isn't...

  3. NICU burnout?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to premiepower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow! 21 years is alot in the NICU. Most NICU nurses won't last that long. I'm proud of you! I've only been at it a few years, but been a nurse for 8 years. I love NICU, but at times it is...

  4. Advice on Pediatric Nursing Please!!

    Humbled_Nurse replied to nurseforever30's topic in Pediatric

    I would personally think twice about it. I personally wouldn't want to be the only nurse on the peds floor. What happens when you need help holding a kid down for an IV or you can't get the IV in or...

  5. gavage feeds and paci's

    Humbled_Nurse replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am very surprised that a Level IV referral center isn't doing this. It has been a known benefit for a long time. I always offer a pacifier during gavage feedings. Now the AAP is recommending...

  6. Seeking Good NICU

    Humbled_Nurse replied to NICU-RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    There are a lot of NICU's in Dallas/Ft. Worth so it will come down to how far you want to drive and what level of care you want to provide. Do you want Level III and be aware that there is a wide...

  7. Drs rounds......

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Misty1's topic in MICU, SICU

    What's the significance of 10:27 ?????????? Or is that just an inside

  8. How often do you "care" for your nicu babies?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to 1/4lberrnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well it depends on the baby. If the baby eats every three hours then it is hands on care every three hours. If the baby is NPO then it usually hands on care every four hours. It is especially...

  9. What Level NICU are you at?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I guess we would be between level III A and level III B. We do everything except surgery, ECMO, and

  10. Erythromycin and fused eyes

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a question for everyone. What do you do about Erythromycin when the babies eyes are still fused? In my unit we give it when their eyes open, but is it really necessary? If their eyes are...

  11. The Role of the Legal Nurse Consultant

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in Legal

    Thank so much Siri for answering my questions. It was very helpful. Trust me if I have more questions I will definitely ask you

  12. Near miss, should I be blamed?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    Tony: I am so sorry you were put in that situation. First, I want to say that you seem like an excellent and very smart nurse. You will go far. The assignment you got sounds horrible and very...

  13. "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda"

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Been there done that! Been a nurse almost 8 years and still have those days as a matter of fact had one of those days yesterday. Most days go well, buy on occassion there is a day that you doubt...

  14. Preemie Magazine

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have seen this magazine and so far I really like it. Someone on All Nurses posted about this magazine sometime last year so I have been receiving my copies since then. Our unit also just got a big...

  15. Eight months in and loving it...

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's great to hear Adam and very encouraging for new nurses. I have a suggestion for you. Does your hospital have some sort of new nurse mentoring program? If yes, you need to be in it. When...

  16. on call in NICU

    Humbled_Nurse replied to preemie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are required one on call day per pay period and we are on call for the whole shift so that means they could call us in at anytime during the 12 hour shift. If we do get called in we get paid time...

  17. can I make it in nicu?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to abruns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just remember that going from adults to babies is a BIG CHANGE and babies are a lot different from adults and it could take a while to adjust. How long have you been at the new job? Is it a big...

  18. MUSC Children's Hospital NICU Anyone?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't know anything about that particular NICU, but I think it would be a great idea if you called the UM directly. Just because there isn't a position posted on the website, doesn't necessarily mean...

  19. How have you handled your errors?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to KatrinaPM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That can be a tough situation to be in. Fortunately, I haven't had an error big enough that the parents needed to be aware, but I did follow a nurse that had put the TPN and IL in the wrong chambers...

  20. My First Day....NERVOUS!!!!

    Humbled_Nurse replied to ladydame's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The best advice I can give is to take one day at a time. I would also suggest keeping a journal of your experiences and feelings. There will be many days when you feel very overwhelmed, but there...

  21. After 3 1/2 hours of interviewing...

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Way to go!!! I am very excited for your! Hold on tight it's going to be a wild ride. Keep us

  22. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations! I am very happy for you! I remember when I got the call saying I was hired for the new grad program in the NICU. I was so happy! It wouldn't hurt to start reading up on some...

  23. PNP in ICU

    Humbled_Nurse replied to NeuroNP's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey Bryan: I think you would have good opportunities as a PNP is the PICU. It seems more PICU's are seeing the advantages of PNP's. From what I've heard the PNP's do a lot of the "good stuff" and...

  24. Nurse manager or Human resources

    Humbled_Nurse replied to chester427's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would contact HR first and ask to speak with the nurse recruiter. When you speak with the nurse recruiter tell him/her your interest in NICU and that you have several questions for the nurse...

  25. Transitioning babies

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a question for everyone. Do you transition your infants in the NICU or in NBN. For example, you go on a C-sect and the baby is mildly retracting, flaring, etc... Where I work we would bring...