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  1. Graceland University???

    Anyone out there currently going through Graceland University?? I'm having a terrible time motivating myself...I've been going through this program for about 5 years ( took a year break after my Mom suddenly died of a heart attack). I'm very close t...
  2. sheepskins

    We do use sheepskins, we do stop using them once a baby starts to bottle or brst feed. A while back in Neonatal Network they spoke on how babys were having trouble adjusting at home without all the snuggle wear.....all fits into developmental care.....
  3. aspartame scare

    The concerns about this are not new...in fact go back years.
  4. Necessary to believe in God?

    I've just completed a college course regarding the study of religion and it stated that 90% of Americans did believe in God....
  5. Introductions

    Sorry it's taken so long for me to get back to you...I was off. No I haven't eaten there...but may have riden my bike in that area....on the ride accross MN a few years ago. I haven't gone fishing for over 5 years...when my mom died...we used to go ...
  6. Anyone know of a site with Neonatal pearls?

    Some time ago one of the nurses put together a little black book with things specific to our unit. Ya know every place does things differently. ( We keep UAC's at L-3 to 4). Some nurese have added to that book and have dividers and everything....a l...
  7. Hypoplastic Left Heart syndrome?

    I thing they do a Norwood proceedure and then hope to buy time for a heart/lung transplant. Sometimes the family has taken the baby home without anything done.
  8. Mpls. hospitals not hiring?

    That's a neat hospital! My brother went there for care for years, the place is great and many reason's why I'm in medicine myself. congrads! I work in NICU...but used to pick-up in PICU here a bit.
  9. Introductions

    I grew up on a farm about 20 mins from Alex, but went to HS in Long Prairie. Now I live in Rochester, but we still own our family farm, but rent the land out. My dream is to have a cabin on a lake we love near the Hub supper club...but still waiting...
  10. Mpls. hospitals not hiring?

    Well if the cities aren't needing nurses....move on down to Rochester!!!! MMC always seems to have openings.
  11. Introductions

    HI! I just noticed this too! How cool is this!?? I drop in this site from time to time, but ussually chat on the other site....or limit myself to the NICU section.....Soooooooo I'm venturing out!!! I am a NICU nurse...been here for going on 25 year...
  12. Professionalism vs verbal diarrhea

    My feeling is you always talk to the person first! If you cann't do it in person do it by note or e-mail or something. I'd pull this gal aside and just say "ya know there are parents in the room." I've had it said to me...and it works. Sounds to m...
  13. Do LPNs/LVN's work in your NICU ?

    No, not for over 10 years now. Our staff is all RN...and our unit is a closed unit meaning we staff ourselves no floats.
  14. What do you love

    I've always loved the NICU....it's so unique and you have to be creative....when I first started we didn't have much of the nice things now created for the area. Also it's high-tech...you have to be sharp....yet there is a soft side and human side I ...
  15. Need Encouragement/Advice...

    Goodness friend....yes please try to relax, and that will come with time. If you have a bud in the NICU try to vent. and share...that helps me.....Yet.....after 25 years I still have an occational stress. Like last night. Little one one week out on...
  16. Fun THings to Do at Work

    In our unit we have a kitty fund for birthdays, showers and the like. Each w/e tends to have an event after thier respective w/e....like tuesday lunch........a debriefing. On the w/e's we tend to have potlucks. And on a fairly regular basis we hav...
  17. "Closure"

    I've not had a problem with the word closure....speaking as a bereavement coordinator...it means of course gaining a perspective that allows you to be able to move away from a painful event into a more positive outlook. FYI....has never bugged me eit...
  18. Another New NICU Nurse

    Anyone who works in a new area and isn't scared alittle....I think, will never amount to much. Alittle healthy respect is always the best. I've worked in the NICU over 24 years and still get alittle uncertain about things needing a nurse consult! Y...
  19. Love NICU, hate med-surg?

    I also knew from the start I wanted to work in some area of Peds....but I really lucked out getting in the NICU right away.
  20. Terrified!!!!

    Man I feel for you, just keep the faith! I took mine test in the old days too (1979) and thought I failed....but I did quite well. If you do have to do them again, well lots of people do...and all it means is NOTHING!
  21. Manipulative charge nurse

    Some friend.............one of my older brother's also told me long ago Never to think of the people you work with as true friends...they will turn on you quicker than anything. Always be friendly, but careful at work!
  22. Skin Care

    As far as the bottoms go: NOTHING but water.
  23. NICU parents becoming NICU nurses

    Sorry about your terrible loss......we have two or three nurses who once had their babys here!
  24. Kangaroo care policy?

    Yes...I've written it in a previous note.
  25. Yes, Bereavement Coordinator....Resolve Through Sharing.