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    Beanbags out? Need proof!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, guys! I was told that a local hospital has stopped using bean bag positioners in the NICU based on a study that said they were no longer recommended. Does anyone here have any information about...
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    What the hail is a 'capstone', anyway?!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey, strangers. I have been away from the boards for ages (I think the last time I logged in was in 2010? Can you imagine?), but I've decided to go back to school to get the long-procrastinated BSN....
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    What the hail is a 'capstone', anyway?!

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you all. That is clearer now, and I am terrified, but I appreciate your answers.
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    Cocaine in breastmilk?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've looked this up in two dependable resources, and both are somewhat inconclusive. If a mother is taking cocaine on a regular basis, should she be allowed/encouraged to breastfeed her infant? I'm...
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    Member-recommended neonatal reading list!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    please feel free to add to this thread! pm nicu_nurse with titles and short descriptions of books that you've read and would like to recommend to others if you are aware of a helpful book that you...
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    Are the positions at Baylor real?

    NICU_Nurse replied to L&DRN03's topic in Texas Nursing

    I recently applied at Baylor for a NICU position in Dallas. I received an email saying that they were going with someone who had qualifications that more closely fit their needs. I have almost a...
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    Becoming a Certified Breastfeeding Educator

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, all! I have been looking for WEEKS for info about how to become a certified breastfeeding educator. I know all about becoming a lactation consultant, but can find NO resources on becoming a...
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    Texas travel agencies?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, all. :) I am looking for more information on agencies that may either be based in Texas or have Texas NICU assignments available, particularly in the Dallas/Austin/Houston areas? I've been...
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    Per Diem nursing in Dallas/FW area? Or...Austin? Houston? :)

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I posted recently about travel agencies and contracts in Dallas, etc., but tonight I was specifically wondering about Per Diem work available in these areas? I do NICU, and was just wondering,...
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    Neonatal XRay interpretation CD-ROM: Can't find it anymore? :(

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello! I saw a CD-ROM with optional CEU's SOMEWHERE online last year, and forgot to bookmark it. I could have SWORN it was on the Academy website, but I looked tonight and didn't see it. Does...
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    Texas travel agencies?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Travel

    Thank
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    Dallas NICU's: Gimme the scoop? :)

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello! :) I was wondering if anyone has any input about Dallas area NICU's? I am looking for travel contracts currently, but am aiming to ATTEMPT to move to Dallas permanantly within the next year or...
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    Dallas NICU's: Gimme the scoop? :)

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow! Thank you for that list! I really appreciate that. It's so difficult, sorting through random websites when you're not living there yet! THANK YOU.
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    Developmental Positioning, Aids, and stuff like that...

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, where do you guys get all of your developmental positioning stuff? I don't mean blanket rolls, I'm looking for specifically developed items used in positioning, bundling, etc. I found one site,...
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    Codes: Can we administer code meds without MD present?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Recently, was having a discussion with a friend who mentioned a code situation in which Epi was drawn up and administered without the MD being present (was en route to the NICU) or aware. At my...
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    NICU-related software, online libraries, etc.- How do you improve staff/parent comm.?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, guys! Do any of you work for units or hospitals that utilize nicu-specific or nicu-altered software programs or online libraries that are DIRECTLY RELEVANT to the nicu? I don't mean generalized...
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    Lower cost of living in NC? Whaddya mean? :>)

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I've noticed people mentioning a lower cost of living in NC. We're evaluating job offers now, but we were wondering if someone would be willing to elaborate a bit on the lower costs associated with...
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    Co-bedding in Giraffe- question if you're up tonight?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, guys! I've got twins co-bedding in a Giraffe isolette and am having problems keeping the temp alarm from sounding over and over again. I know it automatically shuts off "baby" mode, but it keeps...
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    Co-bedding in Giraffe- question if you're up tonight?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, Sandra! I actually accidentally figured out what was wrong, and we're a-okay. Apparently, the discrepancy between the (relatively low) set temp and the (also relatively low) air temp was too...
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    companies that manufacture neonatal products!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    please feel free to add to this list! pm prmenrswith links to companies that you know of that manufacture neonatal products. neotech: http://www.neotechproducts.com/home.php?session=4be5edd nova...
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    Inflamed uvula?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone happen to know what an inflamed uvula could be caused by? I went to sleep fine, then woke up feeling like something was stuck in the back of my throat. Sort of a tickly, gaggy kind of feeling....
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    Gastric residuals- refeed vs. chuck and RATIONALES?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, guys! I was wondering what your policies were on tolerance of gastric residuals, and whether or not nurses generally stick to the policy (does that seem like a ridiculous question? I can't...
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    Jackson-Meridian: Anyone know about the NICU's in this area?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all! Was wondering if anyone has any knowledge about the NICU's, including those with only level 2/stepdown, in the area between/around Jackson and Meridian? I'm interested in patient...
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    Gastric residuals- refeed vs. chuck and RATIONALES?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'll look for the thread right now. I visit sporadically these days, and miss the daily updating.
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    What are your nurse:pt ratios?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm curious what everyone's nurse:pt ratios are lately on your respective NICU's. Are you 2:1? 3:1? (for Level III babies) 4:1? 5:1? 6:1? (for Level II babies) Do you have mixed assignments,...