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  1. "restraint" policies

    lovemyjob replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What a neat idea with the home care being based out of the unit. I bet that really help with continuity of care! We also send kids home on ng/og feeds occassionally, but usually they are nipplig to...

  2. Securing OGTs

    lovemyjob replied to millyk30's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Something happens when a kid gets ready to go home....almost like they hear us talking about it... We used the green ones in our nursery when a kid needed some fluid pulled off of the stomach. We...

  3. Spouse adjustment problems? HELP!

    lovemyjob replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I had the sme expesience as lee...my husband told people that he was going to quit working and fish all day! ANd, of course he hasnt. we make about the same and he did say soemthing one day to the...

  4. Securing OGTs

    lovemyjob replied to millyk30's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OUr NM has been very good about running studies to check for inceases/decreases in blood stream infection and nec and such compared to when we change protocols (like when we started using...

  5. Frustrated with the image of nursing

    lovemyjob replied to Missa's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to be the one with an opposing experience, but I find a lot of people I know who feeel the doctor doesnt know anything and the nurse is really the one who cares for them and clue the doctor in...

  6. Stinky Co Worker

    lovemyjob replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    We all do it, and whether it is "discussing" or not, it is part of life (sorry, couldnt help myself.) Now, throwing your legs up in the air and doing your best to make it loud as possible is uncalled...

  7. Securing OGTs

    lovemyjob replied to millyk30's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    One of the things I dont like about the green ones are that when you gp to pull air off the stomach or when you check residuals, you can very easily irritate the lining of the gut because those tubes...

  8. vein viewer

    lovemyjob replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for providing the website. I may have to pass this on to my NM or even the transport team. It looks very manageable, and doent look like it will blind you like the rolling transilluminator...

  9. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

    lovemyjob replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When you say goal posting, is that including the goal posting of the UMB-E device, or the traditional taping methed? Also, what kind of tape do you use to tape the catheter to the opsite? I have to...

  10. Open toed shoes to interview?

    lovemyjob replied to mandana's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a totally acceptable outfit!!! Good

  11. Contents of a resignation letter-help!

    lovemyjob replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yeah, I def think you are justified ! You need to put your family and yourself first. You all deserve better. I remember reading your post a couple weeks ago about how unfair your situation was....

  12. Open toed shoes to interview?

    lovemyjob replied to mandana's topic in General Nursing

    I* think a lot of those old rules are being thrown out of the window. Who cares if ou show a little toes. It is not like you are showing your cleavage, though I have heard of toe clevage in a...

  13. Contents of a resignation letter-help!

    lovemyjob replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I thought exit interviews were just part of HR and not done through NM. Hmm, sounds like they know why people leave and dont care.. I am glad to hear you are getting out of the situation. I am not...

  14. Stinky Co Worker

    lovemyjob replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    My mom has been having problems with gas and she is mortified. I am sure your coworker is feeling the

  15. vein viewer

    lovemyjob replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I like them a lot...got a hard stick kid the other day while waiting for a picc and there was a great PIV vein that I would not have seen w/o it. Once you get a handle on the kid and the tubing, it...

  16. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

    lovemyjob replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we dont place the opsite directly over the cord either...that is totally gross!! We also suture our lines....it def makes me feel better knowing there is more thn my tape holding it in!! Oh, we loop...

  17. Securing OGTs

    lovemyjob replied to millyk30's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    are they the clear tubes with the green lines going down the sides and a green plug?? Maybe you can mention the availability of 30 day tubes and see if there is a reason not to use them. I am sure...

  18. UGH! I get so upset with myself...

    lovemyjob replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in the NICU for almost a year now and I still do that occasionally. Learn to listen to that voice...its called your instinct. Ask until you feel comfortable with your decisions. I always...

  19. Cussing Co-Workers

    lovemyjob replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    There are three things you dont talk about in polite company: politics, RELIGION, and money. That takes care of that issue. As far as foul language, my oldest brother, who I greatly respect, always...

  20. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

    lovemyjob replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anterior fontanel....who would have ever thought!!!!!! It makes perfect sense, considering that population has HUGE fonts!!! We use the probes on the axilla occasionally with our other isolettes...

  21. vein viewer

    lovemyjob replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our transport team has a small one with an LED light. It was really neat and seemed easier to handle than our heavy tubing on our transilluminator...maybe one day we will get

  22. How often do you "care" for your nicu babies?

    lovemyjob replied to 1/4lberrnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree Gompers, I have put a screamer ina swing, got him to sleep and didnt touvh him for 8 hours until he woke on his own. Poor thing doesnt get any sleep (gut kid) so I am not about to disturbe...

  23. vein viewer

    lovemyjob replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    do you mean a transilluminator that shines a light and "illuminates" the veins? We use them, especially our PICC nurses. They are a huge help. If they are somthing different, do you know the name...

  24. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

    lovemyjob replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just heard we are going to be purchasing some giraffe beds where it provides humidity but somehow there is not a risk for bacteria...I missed the inservice. Hopefully there will be some changes with...

  25. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

    lovemyjob replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not a fan of goal posting...just looks like a hook for a sweet little hand to grab and yank out!!! We have been using the very small opsites and making a circle with each, one on each side of the...