Love_2_Learn

Love_2_Learn

Level II & III NICU, Mother-Baby Unit

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  1. Has anyone started out in Postpartum/Nursery?

    Love_2_Learn replied to zahryia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Like unikuelady, I also started out on a post partum floor which was a mother-baby unit providing couplet care. I agree with everything unikuelady said. I would not trade my mother-baby experience...

  2. Clear TPN?

    Love_2_Learn replied to EricJRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is a very interesting thread. I have been used to having the MVI mixed in the hyperal fluids when working at other hospitals too. I am now working in a hospital where the pharmacy sends up the...

  3. Filter Needles & Vitamin-K IM injections

    Love_2_Learn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just curious, when preparing to give the first dose of vitamin K to a newborn as an IM injection, do you use a filter needle to draw up vitamin K from the glass ampule and then remove the filter...

  4. Do your parents have to wear cover gowns when visiting?

    Love_2_Learn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wondering if your patient's parents must wear cover gowns when visiting their babies. I'm not talking about MRSA or other contact isolation precautions... A "yes" or "no" answer would be...

  5. Phototherapy

    Love_2_Learn replied to dmsdms's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I should mention that when we have used aluminum foil we did not have access to biliblankets. We did however use the overhead phototherapy lights which are part of the radiant heat warmer and would...

  6. Phototherapy

    Love_2_Learn replied to dmsdms's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have certainly done this before, but it was only for babies who had very, very high bilirubin levels and we needed to get as much light to them as possible. We only used it on the 4 sides of the...

  7. Filter Needles & Vitamin-K IM injections

    Love_2_Learn replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you feel brave enough I think you should bring it up. One of the best things I love about having new nurses on our unit (whether they are fresh out of school or seasoned nurses) is that they bring...

  8. Looking for good NICU training for experienced RN

    Love_2_Learn replied to livtek's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sometimes NICUs will stop hiring new grads for a little while when they have too many newbies and too few seasoned nurses. A good mix is necessary for mentoring the newbies. Many, many years ago I...

  9. Needed Change in the NICU

    Love_2_Learn replied to juliachloe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with Fergus51 about change being very difficult when the members of the "old guard" are not in agreement with it. Not only do the neonatologists and managers need to be on board, but the...

  10. Which NICU journal is the best for a new grad?

    Love_2_Learn replied to GoldenEagleRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good for you GoldenEagleRN! I support you in your decision to join both organizations and am very certain you will be glad you did! If you ever get a chance, please try to attend some of the...

  11. Nrp

    Love_2_Learn replied to nursekatie22's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You can go to http://www.aap.org/nrp/nrpmain.html and look on the right hand column to see the 5th option which is Locate a Course or Instructor. Click on that option and it takes you to another page...

  12. Most beneficial NICU association?

    Love_2_Learn replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Please see the reply I sent to the thread titled, Which NICU journal is the best for a new grad? submitted by GoldenEagleRN. No sense in me writing the same information twice. I have included the...

  13. Which NICU journal is the best for a new grad?

    Love_2_Learn replied to GoldenEagleRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There are two journals specifically for NICU nurses. They are both terrific in their own way. The journals are just one of the perks of joining the organization which offers the journals. Other perks...

  14. CMV Question

    Love_2_Learn replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our neonatologists order CMV tests on babies who have smaller than normal head circumferences as well as sometimes on SGA

  15. How can I provide CEUs for an inservice I want to present?

    Love_2_Learn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a staff RN and would like to present an inservice for some of my coworkers. I was wondering, does anyone know how I would go about applying for CEU credit to give to the people who attend my...

  16. Caffeine vs. Theophylline

    Love_2_Learn replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We mostly use caffeine which I believe is due to the once a day dosing, fewer adverse effects, and more stable steady state plasma levels than the theophylline while having practically the same...

  17. To Filter or Not to Filter

    Love_2_Learn replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At all the NICUs I've worked in we never filtered the lipids. The hyperal fluids are hung through a buretrol with tubing which has a filter on the line below the buretrol; the lipids are piggybacked...

  18. Filter Needles & Vitamin-K IM injections

    Love_2_Learn replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you all for your responses!! I really appreciate your input as I believed that whether we are injecting medication obtained from a glass ampule into a vein or a muscle, it should be drawn up...

  19. Journals

    Love_2_Learn replied to dreamrider_212's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a member of both NANN and ANN and have learned so much from both of their journals over these many years. I also subscribe to Neonatal and Infant Nursing Reviews published by Lippincott. All...

  20. Level 2 vs Level 3 NICU

    Love_2_Learn replied to PEDSVA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I once worked in what was labeled as a "Level II Special Care Nursery licensed for 11 beds" which actually operated as a Level III NICU (took care of 24 weekers, oscillators & high frequency...

  21. Have you been bagging babies?

    Love_2_Learn replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are still using saran wrap but I love the thought of the bags. We also place saran wrap on the baby's scalp before placing a warm hat on top. We also use the Transwarmer (giant, long lasting,...

  22. Good Stuff Happens!

    Love_2_Learn replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm so happy for you!! Keep up the good work. It sounds like you are a great patient advocate and this is one of the most important things we can do as nurses!! Keep learning and growing, and give...

  23. Best Stethoscope?!

    Love_2_Learn replied to jillnurse2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In every NICU I have worked in, each baby had their own stethoscope at the bedside for using on them only. This is for infection control purposes. I agree with the previous poster that you check...

  24. Best footwear for Nurses

    Love_2_Learn replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    I wish for you to find the best shoes for your feet and that you will always realize how important it is for you to take the best care possible of your feet. I learned the hard way that I only have...

  25. Is one state license "better" then other?

    Love_2_Learn replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters that a person only needs to keep at least one license current in order to use it to apply for endorsement at another state BON if needed in the future. I also don't...