Love_2_Learn

Love_2_Learn

Level II & III NICU, Mother-Baby Unit

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  1. Mixing Breast Milk with Formula

    Love_2_Learn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm hearing something I've never heard of and need to know if there is research out there to support this issue. The issue is this: Does mixing formula and breast milk together in the same bottle or...

  2. Filter Needles with powdered meds?

    Love_2_Learn replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply and thoughts! I'm thinking of microscopic amounts of undiluted powder though. The filter needle filters out particles that are 5 microns in size; actually quite microscopic....

  3. Filter Needles with powdered meds?

    Love_2_Learn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know very well that the filter needles are always to be used when drawing up any medication from a glass ampule. Fully understand about microscopic glass shards and how they can cause problems....

  4. just stating pre nursing...

    Love_2_Learn replied to IreneK's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Working part time at a hospital will get your foot in the door and if you are a good employee (dependable, friendly, hard worker) you will probably get extra points when they decide to hire the recent...

  5. 2 new grads in charge?

    Love_2_Learn replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    We nurses are the last line of defense our patients have. Look up medication information, question doctor's orders, question the pharmacist, do whatever you need to in order to be your patients...

  6. Filter needles for glass vials?

    Love_2_Learn replied to jrsmrs's topic in Patient Medications

    Wonderful article! Thanks for sharing! I hope subee gets a chance to read it especially since anesthesia specialists recognized the problem

  7. Got yelled at by MD today

    Love_2_Learn replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if its true, but I've heard that at the end of life people do not feel hungry like we do when we are healthy. It was explained to me in reference to my pets (no offense meant!) in how...

  8. Annoyed

    Love_2_Learn replied to umcRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm honestly not familiar with the kangaroo pumps; don't think I've ever seen one but I've never worked in a pediatrics unit. Anyway, just wanted to say that when we put our breast milk on pumps we...

  9. Annoyed

    Love_2_Learn replied to umcRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with NICU_babyRN's suggestion. You might also want to consider consulting with the dietitian for your unit since they probably would have some good evidence-based information and articles to...

  10. Almost out of orientation..

    Love_2_Learn replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really learned a lot from the book, Newborn Intensive Care: What Every Parent Needs to Know Edited by Jeanette Zaichkin. The newest edition was published in October 2009. It's about $30 on Amazon....

  11. Changing out isolettes

    Love_2_Learn replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Every 2 weeks. We don't use humidity. We have little sheets of paper which also have the NTE based on birth weight which is taped to the isolette and gives appropriate NTE for age as they...

  12. Current Method of Gavage Syringe Warming

    Love_2_Learn replied to faitdog's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the Medela waterless breast milk warmers. They also can turn frozen milk into thawed milk or warm milk depending on what you want. It holds bottles and syringes of all sizes. We really like...

  13. Staffing Sucks

    Love_2_Learn replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in General Nursing

    I've not worked on a med-surg floor for almost 20 years but remember how hectic it was. I have nothing to offer to help you but simply want to say how much I admire all of you and will be sure to...

  14. Interview for NICU position - please help!

    Love_2_Learn replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds like you have everything going in your favor. Honestly I can't think of a thing to share with you other than to be yourself. I'd hire you in a New York second. Keep your compassion and...

  15. checking residuals

    Love_2_Learn replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just for clarification, if one of our babies has an og or ng tube in place and are allowed to bottle feed, we do check for residual before the feeding. This would be the case when the doctor orders...

  16. Interested in NICU.....have an important question tho?

    Love_2_Learn replied to Italia23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't imagine you being fired for crying. As you mention you tend to be strong during emergencies like resuscitations this is true for pretty much all of us. In the heat of the moment we are all...

  17. Neonatal MSN-CNS vs BSN

    Love_2_Learn replied to nicubee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I may be wrong but my understanding that both the CNS and NNP (Clinical Nurse Specialist and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner) have Master's Degrees in Nursing. In most states they are both considered...

  18. JCAHO in relation to NICU care

    Love_2_Learn replied to HurleyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have those comment codes on our glucometers too. If we don't put in the comment right away we have never been called on it. Like you said, once it turns off you are toast. Fortunately we have an...

  19. Certifications to help a new grad interested in NICU

    Love_2_Learn replied to knufflebunny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I suggest getting a job doing something like unit secretary or other clerical work at the hospital where the NICU is that you want to work. Just work part time like one or two shifts a week. I know...

  20. Mixing Breast Milk with Formula

    Love_2_Learn replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you all for your replies. I agree with everything you all have said. I just can't find any information showing how the chemistry of the breast and formula milks actually change for the worse...

  21. Cocaine in breastmilk?

    Love_2_Learn replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't speak to the ethics of your question; however, I remember working on a postpartum unit and mothers took Tylox and Percodan for pain and were sent home on these medications to use as needed...

  22. Can CEUs carry over?

    Love_2_Learn replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    My state accepts continuing education credits that are accepted by other states. I think most stare boards of nursing also do as

  23. Need Opinions on Med Bar Coding Systems

    Love_2_Learn replied to Sum77's topic in General Nursing

    We use cows. I'd give my right eye tooth fo a hand held device!! Each patient needs their own computer for meds in my opinion. Not only for infection control but because hauling cows everywhere you...

  24. Oral dextrose water

    Love_2_Learn replied to NurseAnt's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oops, there must have been an inadvertent misunderstanding of my post. We only use sterile water as test bottles to let a a baby show they can swallow a few sips before giving formula or breast milk...

  25. TKO/KVO vs. Saline Lock

    Love_2_Learn replied to NurseAnt's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If it's a PIV we generally heparin lock them. Lately we had a big baby who had difficult IV access and needed 10 days of antibiotics. Our neonatologist placed a PICC line and we ran UAC fluids (1/2...