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    Cocaine in breastmilk?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I checked the Academy of Pediatrics and this is what they listed for possible problems secondary to cocaine in the breastmilk: Cocaine intoxication: irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, tremulousness,...
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    Radiant warmers

    NICU_Nurse replied to trish2307's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It seems like if the temp probe is accurately reading the baby's body temperature, and the control is set to auto rather than servo, it wouldn't matter if the hat OR clothing or swaddling were on the...
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    Preemies and suppositories????

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICUNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On my unit, we have two different types of suppositories: Solid, and liquid glycerine (solid being the adult type "plug"). We use the TB syringes with the liquid glycerine, and usually fill them...
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    gavage feeds

    NICU_Nurse replied to kmaryniak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is interesting...I'm going in to work tonight. I'm going to ask around and double-check our policy. The logic makes sense to me (wouldn't be the first time on this unit I'd been taught...
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    gavage feeds

    NICU_Nurse replied to kmaryniak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This depends on my units, as well. If the baby is on O2 of some sort (NCPAP or NC), we use an OGT. If the baby is a larger baby with a stronger gag reflex, or if he/she has a habit of yanking it...
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    parents book for NICU

    NICU_Nurse replied to nurseiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have to second the recommendation of the 'Preemies' book; I've mentioned it on here more than once, and it has been TREMENDOUSLY VALUABLE to me, as a new nurse, explaining and breaking down typical...
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    Holiday Decorations and Infection Control?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, all! I was wondering...do any of you know anything about holiday decorations with regards to infection control? Some nurses on our unit wanted to decorate the unit a bit, it's very drab, but...
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    syringe measurements

    NICU_Nurse replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    I had a horrible time trying to look this up on the internet, so I can't give you a link. However, I'm almost positive that the dead space in a TB syringe varies from 0.01ml to 0.05ml, depending on...
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    Blood Pressure Cuff

    NICU_Nurse replied to Alie's topic in General Students

    I agree. Having a cuff at home has been a help to me, especially when I was in nursing school. It was important for *me* to truly know how to accurately measure bp with a manual cuff, because to...
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    how gross & messy is nursing REALLY?

    NICU_Nurse replied to amyrae76's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a neonatal ICU nurse. Last night I was feeding a baby, and had her wrapped in TWO blankets. She was wearing a diaper. I lifted her up to burp her, and when I put her back down afterwards I...
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    HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to emily_mom's topic in General Students

    I found out the red tabs are called 'disclosing tablets'. Butler GUM makes them (12 for 3 bucks) and you can find them at the pharmacy (drugstore.com had them and it was just the first place I...
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    HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to emily_mom's topic in General Students

    Contact the infection control office at your hospital- ours has this really neat infrared-wand thing that would be good for this presentation. They told us to wash our hands after rubbing a special...
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    Does anyone else work in a haunted facility?

    NICU_Nurse replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Last Tuesday, I was working night shift on my Level III NICU and something really wierd happened, and then here's this thread!!! You guys must be mind readers. We were just talking about this!I was...
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    Nurses who are also Reiki Practitioners?

    NICU_Nurse replied to Anaclaire's topic in Holistic

    I was just curious- how did you go about becoming certified in Healing Touch? Thanks! ;>) Ps. I shared an apartment with a girl some years ago who was a Reiki practicioner, and all I'll say is...
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    ideas for special projects

    NICU_Nurse replied to nell's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On our unit, we have a very tight budget, so special projects come out of our pockets!
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    CE credits

    NICU_Nurse replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.emedicine.com has your first 1.5 hours (basically,your first ceu article and quiz) for free after you sign up for free access, and each additional course is only $7.50 apiece. Great,...
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    L&D/NICU hostility!!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ps. If anyone from MY hospital is reading this, please let me state for the record that I LOVE my unit, LOVE my job, and am prone to a bit of exaggeration. My hospital is HUGE and the only one in...
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    L&D/NICU hostility!!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Shay, did I tell you that just last night, I was on my way to the cafeteria and was approached by a weeping, obviously pregnant woman who wanted to know if I could hide her from the L&D nurse who...
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    L&D/NICU hostility!!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    READING MAGAZINES? I insist that you tell me where this hospital is IMMEDIATELY because I have my resignation in my hand and am prepared to move with just the clothes on my back, husband and...
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    L&D/NICU hostility!!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ps. That was a joke, so don't go gettin' all riled up. I am sorry that you've had to deal with attitudes like this; I haven't seen this at my facility- the only thing that happens on our NICU is...
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    L&D/NICU hostility!!!!

    NICU_Nurse replied to at your cervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You bee-yotches know damn well that you hang out in the aisles of the Baby Depot at Burlington Coat Factory to woo 28-week moms with pit-covered bonbons just to piss us off.
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    Doulas and Scrubs

    NICU_Nurse replied to Natalieboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's my two cents... Why don't you get a scrub top and have your name and 'Doula' embroidered the breast or pocket? That way, you get the lightweight fabric and comfort of scrubs, and you eliminate...
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    Whistleblower Nurse Vindicated

    NICU_Nurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive my lack of knowledge here, but could someone explain exactly how the feeding tube could have been incorrectly inserted and causes that man's discomfort and abdominal distention? I think my...
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    Med-surg or NICU first?

    NICU_Nurse replied to Neonatal WannaB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As a seven-month nurse (heehee, still can't believe it!) who started directly in the NICU, here's my two cents. I debated this question endlessly with various instructors, students, and nurses that I...
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    Developmental Positioning, Aids, and stuff like that...

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is ChildMed the only company that manufactures such