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    The Circumcision Discussion

    NICU_Nurse replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have a very good point, but as a Neonatal nurse, can I also point out something? Infants who are experiencing pain or extreme discomfort (or overstimulation, etc.) will often "tune-out" the pain...
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    Are you allowed to wear your rings

    NICU_Nurse replied to magRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If I lived in California, maybe I'd agree with you more! LOL So, to be more specific, let me amend that to say: I just wish THIS PARTICULAR hospital required visitors to wear gowns. You...
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    Is a pacifier a chargeable item in your facility?

    NICU_Nurse replied to layna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Teshiee, do you happen to know how much they cost apiece? We never get that info at work, and I've always been
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    Are you allowed to wear your rings

    NICU_Nurse replied to magRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oops, you're right, Teshiee! I meant gowns only.
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    Is a pacifier a chargeable item in your facility?

    NICU_Nurse replied to layna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hate to see this thread getting off-track, but I can't help myself here! Some information to read about pre-termers and the benefits of NNS/pacifier use:...
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    Are you allowed to wear your rings

    NICU_Nurse replied to magRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Regarding the water issue, we aren't allowed anything personal (no bags, no water bottles, nothing AT ALL) on the unit. I find that the nurseries are often HOT and in no time I'm sweating my makeup...
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    Is a pacifier a chargeable item in your facility?

    NICU_Nurse replied to layna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't speak for the well-baby nurseries, but in our NICU pacifiers are used all the time to promote "self" soothing and non-nutritive sucking. It's particularly important for preemies and a large...
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    Is a pacifier a chargeable item in your facility?

    NICU_Nurse replied to layna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't have the slightest idea how we get them, but we have three different types: The NUK's, the childmed preemie (vanilla scented?) pacifiers, and the wee pacifiers for extreme preemies. None of...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    NICU_Nurse replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not even going to get into the personal decision-side of this issue, but want to ditto what some others have said: If you do decide to get your son circ'd, feel free to "shop" around for a Pedi...
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    LPNs in the NICU??

    NICU_Nurse replied to luvbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We haven't even gotten to 3000 posts yet! Try looking in Off-Topic. It's absolutely impossible to read everything! Are you working as an LPN now? I don't know about working in a Level III NICU...
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    hyperal use in the NICU

    NICU_Nurse replied to Deb Bobola's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not sure about the hyperal rationale; I'll have to ask about this tonight. As for our lines, we use the UAC for B/P monitoring and usually only infuse hep solutions TKO. We use our UVC's for...
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    "cpap Head"

    NICU_Nurse replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ROFL! A kindergarten class of aliens? I got the most hilarious visual of that just now: 28 tiny kids (growth retardation r/t premature birth) with huge, pig-like nostrils and tall, skinny heads...
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    Resting heart rates in infants >5 months?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks! I was stuck at work with no good way to look that up.
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    Resting heart rates in infants >5 months?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I got pulled to Peds yesterday evening, and had a six month old baby (was a preemie; born at 34 weeks, so adjusted is about five months) as part of my assignment. The baby had a pretty low heart...
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    NICU Travel Nursing? Anyone done this or know about it?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yet another question. Okay, here's what I'm thinking. I'd like to travel. My state of choice is California at the moment, because of the impending ratio deal and because California seems nice and...
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    postpartum patient discharge

    NICU_Nurse replied to trixie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our nurses also escort patients down and help latch the baby in the car seat (if parents are leaving without one they have to sign a waiver), but do not actually install the car seat. Our hospital...
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    Gyn, tampon ?

    NICU_Nurse replied to nolenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL Overnight pads (you know, the aircraft-sized ones?) are my savior. I remember being in high school and asking a friend for a pad, and she handed me this teeny-tiny panty liner. I was like, Umm,...
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    Gyn, tampon ?

    NICU_Nurse replied to nolenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Be sure to scooch down ALL the way on the table. If you don't, they use the BIG
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    Gyn, tampon ?

    NICU_Nurse replied to nolenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Umm, first of all, it was an EXAMPLE, thank you. I was trying to think of something horrid. Simma'down nah. Secondly...EWWWWWWWWW. Thanks for the
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    Gyn, tampon ?

    NICU_Nurse replied to nolenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personally, I always had problems with tampons (I'm 25 now) and just kind of gave up on them. I now use them only when I have to (swimming, vigorous activity, etc.) and use pads the rest of the time....
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    Development of NEC- questions for you!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, guys, I have some questions. Do any of you have any experience with babies who've developed NEC and/or perfed on your shift? I figured you do :), but would you mind sharing your experiences?...
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    Development of NEC- questions for you!

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Umm, Sandi, that's not *me* in that picture... (furrowing
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    Development of NEC- questions for you!

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Umm, Sandi, that's not *me* in that picture... (furrowing
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    Development of NEC- questions for you!

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow, well I guess THAT answers my questions. Thanks, all of you, for your replies. I'm learning so much! It's exciting! I know, I'm a nerd! I can't help
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    Development of NEC- questions for you!

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow, well I guess THAT answers my questions. Thanks, all of you, for your replies. I'm learning so much! It's exciting! I know, I'm a nerd! I can't help