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  1. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    lovemyjob replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, it starts a little something like this!!!!

  2. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    lovemyjob replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I though breast stimulation like this was contraindicated in late pregnancy? If u start at 38 weeks, you could be leading to preterm labor for a 36weeker (if dates are

  3. What should every NICU nurse have?

    lovemyjob replied to cindib's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Remember, very small changes can mean a big problem is looming. Never brush off

  4. Pressors and Arterial Lines

    lovemyjob replied to HarleyNrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it is unacceptable to not even try.... Those poor

  5. pain management in NICU

    lovemyjob replied to RNCRICE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are we the only unit that does not routinely sedate vented kids? The kid has to post-op for ANYTHING close to a narcotic (hah, they sometimes try tylenol depending on the surgery) or VERY unstable....

  6. Please tell me when you started doing charge

    lovemyjob replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On our unit, we have permanant charge. They are nurses who have been on our unit for about 5-10 years or more and are very knowledgable of our policies and emergency procedures and act as manager when...

  7. Is this upsetting to anyone else?

    lovemyjob replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What a great

  8. Help with Apgar Scoring

    lovemyjob replied to obnurse13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Memphis Isnt that SOOOO frustrating?? I had a similar situation, however, I had no bag/mask and no O2 tubing for blowby. I listened and listened and listened while urgently telling the OB nurse...

  9. new ER nurse needs advice on IV therapy

    lovemyjob replied to Anagray's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aint that the truth!! I have seen many people use this technique an go through the vein, thats why I asked. Maybe they are pushing in TOO far. Thanks fopr the explanation as to why, though. I...

  10. BSN vs. ADN income disparity

    lovemyjob replied to romie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have to get this off my chest: No one holds nursing back more than nurses. The statement above included. As long as I am holding a life in my hands, taking on the legal and financial responsibity,...

  11. Help with Apgar Scoring

    lovemyjob replied to obnurse13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To those who dont count acrocyanosis, although it may be a normal finding, it is still (according to NRP, the standard reference for APGAR scoring) counted as a 1. Central cyanosis at 1 min is not...

  12. Help with Apgar Scoring

    lovemyjob replied to obnurse13's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like a certain midwife is trying to make numbers look better!! It is not uncommon for a kid to have a HR >100 and be screaming but still be blue as a goose. It has to do with transition of...

  13. Is this prejudicial

    lovemyjob replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    No reason to get all huffy about people offering suggestions for non-profits who might be able to help. You said in the above post that you didnt have the means for extra devices. The inconsistant...

  14. New nurse really struggling...

    lovemyjob replied to KTLou06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Give it a year. I promise, a year from now you will feel better about your skills. No one expects you to feel comfortable. When I transferred to the NICU I seriously considered quitting. I was...

  15. new ER nurse needs advice on IV therapy

    lovemyjob replied to Anagray's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you really find it helpful to advance the needle after getting flashback? OP, another place to keep in mind is the area right above the thumb, right along the radius there is what I have heard...

  16. Aquaphor burning skin??

    lovemyjob replied to BeckyNICURN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have begun a new skin protocol that calls for covering the the trunk (anterior and posterior) elbows, knees, hips, upper amrs, upper thighs, and other boney prominences with a bioclusive dressing....

  17. BSN vs. ADN income disparity

    lovemyjob replied to romie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This mentality is the exact reason we are in the position we are in.... I did not choose nursing so that I could be the angel in the eyes of the sick and needy. I chose this career because I am...

  18. Medical Assistants???

    lovemyjob replied to lovejana22's topic in General Nursing

    is it true that some schools offer 4 year bachelor degrees for MA? My neighbor is one, but went back for a degree in accounting and is managing an

  19. Back to Sleep

    lovemyjob replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Southeast here. One of our neo's has done some research that says that HOB up doesnt help with reflux. SO, combining that with back to sleep and they are marching around every morning putting all od...

  20. Pediatric PICC lines

    lovemyjob replied to UK2USA's topic in General Nursing

    we do not allow heplocking of PICCS. Must be KVO w/ at least 1:1 heparin. Our PICC nurses say there is an increased risk of a clot forming around the outside of the catheter sort of like what can...

  21. Question about ages in the NICU and PICU

    lovemyjob replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    we will get an older baby if he left our unit and it is with in a few days or so from D/C. We have gotten hyperbili/double exchange transusion who was 3-4 days old who had come from home (term, not...

  22. wearing gloves when feeding neonates

    lovemyjob replied to chuddy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    same here. I dont, but we are suppose to wear gloves with all contact. I dont how it is any different than using foam before touching. I DO wear for bath, diapering if stool, and breastmilk.......

  23. My time in a NICU in Honduras

    lovemyjob replied to LilPeanut's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    so interesting. What an amazing experience! Thank you for

  24. Central Line Flush Protocols

    lovemyjob replied to sandromeda's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use no less than a 10ml syringe. We have a similar problem as BBG. I really like to think that if I put the med in slowly at the end of a medline attatched to a triflow that it will lessen the...

  25. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    lovemyjob replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for a about 3 years. I live in a very reasonable area of Georgia, a starter home is about 120,000 and you can find a moderate sized home for 150-175 with some upgrades. I am...