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

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

    q 12 temp and BP and q 4 monitor VS (8-12-4.) diaper changes depending on the kid. We dont really have set diaper change quidelines, it is up to the nurses judgement to determine what that...

  2. omphalocele baby

    lovemyjob replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have noticed that our gastros have been primarily from hispanic families (not sure if they are mexican.) There are actually a lot of teratogens that manifest them selves as gastroschesis. I would...

  3. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    lovemyjob replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OK forgive me I rambled horribly in my last post....I am going on far too little sleep....going to bed

  4. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    lovemyjob replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think I should clarify my statements a little. Our vitals are hands on q 12. If I am PO feeding a kid I chang the diaper and hold while feeding. If it is on all NG/OG feeds, we dont make a point...

  5. Overstimulation and A's & B's

    lovemyjob replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are very similar to Gompers. As little handling as possible is our rule. Monitor VS q4, hands on q12. Plus, preemies experience pain differently than term kids do. While a touch for a term kid...

  6. Birthing question

    lovemyjob replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Absolutely, especially cold stress. But, a baby born in a controlled environment should not be cold stressed (unless a certain midwife or two who practises in our hospital leave the baby laying in a...

  7. Let's play a little game...

    lovemyjob replied to amber32123's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am right proud of my 12,000 dollar debt after 4 years for a BSN!! Considering between school costs and living expenses I spent 15000 a year!!! Thank you hard earned scholarships and wonderful poor...

  8. Southern Nurses Please Help!

    lovemyjob replied to AngelicLady's topic in General Nursing

    There is Aiken SC...beautiful small town, 20 minutes from Augusta GA, 45 from Columbia SC. Can work in Augusta. New grads start around 18.50 plus bsn, certifications, and good shift diffs. PRN pay...

  9. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    lovemyjob replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    It is amazing how pay differs even now for us new nurses. I have been nursing for just under two years...havent hit my 2 year eval yet and am at 21.24 for BSN and 4/hr night plus extra 5/ hr...

  10. Birthing question

    lovemyjob replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There have been new reports out recently about athletes overconsuming water. There were posters put out at my old gym warning about overconsumption. It is something that can happen

  11. Birthing question

    lovemyjob replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Babies have brown fat to burn for energy reqirements while moms milk comes in. Also, mom's may be uncomfortable because of hunger and lack of energy but they generally dont become hypoglycemic unless...

  12. Birthing question

    lovemyjob replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Only thing I can think of is diluting your electrolytes....never heard of it happening

  13. Piedmont Tech Greenwood SC

    lovemyjob replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    There are definitely benefits and needs for 2 years programs. I guess I am just saying there is no reason for them to be the way they are. Not only what I have heard said about Lander, but what they...

  14. Am I Weird? I Am Nervous.......about

    lovemyjob replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started in NICU after a year of level II all I could think was "what did I get myself into...I should have stayed where I was." I feared going to work!! But, after 11months, I feel SO...

  15. Piedmont Tech Greenwood SC

    lovemyjob replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Lander and worked at self as an extern. I heard big time complaints about the instructors at PTC. They talked about playing favorites, being very unfair, helping to fail people who werent...

  16. Developmental Issues

    lovemyjob replied to mahal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Isnt this the NICU

  17. Occupational Therapy in the NICU

    lovemyjob replied to lulu88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a PT for range of motion, massage therapy, etc. and speech therapy for feedings. We dont have a blanket order, but I could def see the benefit. Babies would be properly evaluated form the...

  18. If you own Danskos did you...

    lovemyjob replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    because they are hand made each pair will fit differently (slightly.) the first pair I had were 38's and I wear an 8. This last time I tried multiple pairs on and found a 39 that fit like a dream....

  19. Another "OMG i can't believe you did that!" family member story

    lovemyjob replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on a unit that was postpartum with semiprivate rooms, some with only one bathroom!!! Could you imagine sending your babe to the nursery so you could get sme sleep, only to have your roommate...

  20. Scrub pants for girls with hips??

    lovemyjob replied to NurseLL's topic in General Nursing

    I like white swan. Roomy in the

  21. Please be nice to medical students

    lovemyjob replied to cantor2537's topic in General Nursing

    I dont necessarily see saying "my ..." as always being a term that is a sign of subordination. Sometimes I feel it comes across as more as a term of endearment, like a mother and her children that...

  22. I Think I was Fired for Invoking Safe Harbour

    lovemyjob replied to Lady Ravenwolf's topic in General Nursing

    you might also want to call your state labor

  23. claiming to be what she isn't

    lovemyjob replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    a friend of ours exwife was a MA, CNA, and a phlebotomist. When I was in nursing school (BSN) she called herself a nurse. WHne I asked her hwere she went to school, she gave me her tittles and then...

  24. NICU positions in GA?- What's up??

    lovemyjob replied to JennicaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Augusta/ MCG just filled 12 open positions... this is a bad time to look b/c nursing schools are graduating and the jobs that most new grads want (NICU, LD, ER) are getting gobbled

  25. "Little Man" - Showtime documentary

    lovemyjob replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am interested in seeing the part about the first couple years. They leave us and we can only hope they have some sort of a life outside of the