LaNICUnurse

LaNICUnurse

Peds, 1yr.; NICU, 15 yrs.

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  1. Nuchal cord x4!

    LaNICUnurse replied to texas-rn-fnp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These are some amazing stories, I think the most I've seen is 3. And, 2 true knots. What is a

  2. A discouraged nurse

    LaNICUnurse replied to sheldon09's topic in General Nursing

    You could always come back home. Even if you don't want to go back to NO, there are lots of good places to work, that really still need good nurses. I'm sure you would be welcomed. There's no place...

  3. OMG! Allnurses withdrawal!

    LaNICUnurse replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Me too!!! It didn't take me long to become addicted. I couldn't believe I couldn't get

  4. Short gut babies

    LaNICUnurse replied to LaNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    IMO, this grandma gets it more than some of us nurses. How rare is it that a 6 month old, 9mo, or older has never licked a sucker, ice cream, or had chocolate? They never get to go outside and feel...

  5. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    LaNICUnurse replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I like your belief, it is one that I have always believed. We do our babies every 3-4 hours, actual hands on. I didn't know that others were touching so much less

  6. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    LaNICUnurse replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree, this is my ultimate love in the NICU. I love being the first nurse to let a mom hold her baby. A lot of nurses in my unit have a policy to never let a mom hold if a baby has a UAC. But, I...

  7. do people say this to you?

    LaNICUnurse replied to ftr_bb_catchr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That sums it up very nicely. I won't do adults for that reason, and for the fact that I'm 5'2, and don't want to have to lift someone who is my size or bigger. Make that over 15 pounds.

  8. do people say this to you?

    LaNICUnurse replied to ftr_bb_catchr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Me too. That's the same thing I say. I am always told by someone that they couldn't work in NICU. I always tell them that I love it, and most of our babies do

  9. Do you "foil" your lipid tubings?

    LaNICUnurse replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would like to know the results when you have them. We change TPN and lipids q24. Anything less than D5 is every 96, we run tko at .5ml on UA and UV ports that are needed for meds. We're in the...

  10. Discharge teaching

    LaNICUnurse replied to Mithrah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Call your old unit and get them to fax, or send you a copy. That would probably be the best. We do have one sheet, but we add additional ones as needed, depending on the teaching needed, and the...

  11. would like to work NICU

    LaNICUnurse replied to Almabella's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd much rather precept someone who has a clue about the real world than just out of school. I think most new grads who go directly into a NICU, need a reality check first. 2 years experience has...

  12. Anyone have dogs and work 12hr shifts?

    LaNICUnurse replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

    Since you love your dogs, don't let anyone tell you they are better off in a rescue situation. Dogs are loyal animals, and deserve your loyalty also. Working 12 hours is difficult, no matter what....

  13. Kids talking like nurses

    LaNICUnurse replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Funny

  14. Losing confidence in new job b/c of IV insertion?

    LaNICUnurse replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    You will never be 100%, no one is, and the ones that think they are will blow the next one. You probably got tired, and when you get mad, you never get it done right. Just listen to the ones that said...

  15. How is pain treated in your NICU? (Particularly on HFOV or SIMV)

    LaNICUnurse replied to hmarandola's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use a Fentanyl drip of 1mcg/kg/hr, and titrate up as needed. We also paralyze with Vecuronium as needed for desats or agitation. I feel that any infant on HFOV needs pain med. The paralytic is up...

  16. Losing confidence in new job b/c of IV insertion?

    LaNICUnurse replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    One reason for getting a flashback and still missing, is that you have to advance the needle just a little more to get the catheter into the vein. I hope this helps. Look at an angiocath before you...

  17. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    LaNICUnurse replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    AMEN

  18. Neonatologists vs. Neonatal Nurses

    LaNICUnurse replied to iluvhorses's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think, like those above you need to decide whether you want to a doc, or nurse, first. Nursing is not a jump start for a medical degree. They are two wholly different mind sets. And, while an NNP...

  19. RNC exam?

    LaNICUnurse replied to Bailarina's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I took it at 3 years and didn't pass. I didn't study enough. I took it again last year after 13 years of NICU, and studied, and passed. I didn't think it was so hard this time. However, I do think...

  20. Former NICU moms becoming NICU nurses?

    LaNICUnurse replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have known many mothers say they want to become nurses to work in the NICU. Our unit has a former NICU mom whose son died. She uses her time to minister and care for other families who are loosing...

  21. At what gestation would YOU want YOUR baby saved?

    LaNICUnurse replied to StacyC417's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is the type of case I always picture when I think of

  22. At what gestation would YOU want YOUR baby saved?

    LaNICUnurse replied to StacyC417's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I also agree with you. But, I have never yet had children, so I don't truly know what my answer will be if the time comes for it. I do believe that it does matter what the child acts like. I, also,...

  23. At what gestation would YOU want YOUR baby saved?

    LaNICUnurse replied to StacyC417's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree it should be on a case by case basis. No one can tell by looking at an infant in the beginning how it will turn

  24. At what gestation would YOU want YOUR baby saved?

    LaNICUnurse replied to StacyC417's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am very glad that you did well. Especially as early and small as you

  25. Northwestern - Shreveport, LA

    LaNICUnurse replied to reese19's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I graduated from NSU in 1991. It was tough, but I think prepared us very well for how tough it is out in the real