babybums

babybums has 23 years experience and specializes in neonatal.

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1. 

   You know the shift is gonna be a hot mess when ...

   babybums replied to CardiacDork's topic in Nursing

   I work in NICU. Somethings bad when all the lights are on and the crash cart is outside the door. Hoping that's not your assignment for the day.
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   What is with this angry nurse?

   babybums replied to itsybitsy's topic in Relations

   I have been a NICU nurse for over 20 years. And still am. I taylor my reports to whoever is taking. I might give all the details to s newer nurse. We have kardex's for all our babies from which we give report from. I read what I think is important to the oncoming nurse. Other wise they can read it themselves for more details. Personally I would rather just have the recent important details.
3. 

   Heparin Flush vs. Saline Flush (PICC and CVC)

   babybums replied to wonderwoman92's topic in Medications

   I work in NICU and all we use is saline flushes for locks. Seems to work well. We never lock a Picc line.
4. 

   What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

   babybums replied to northmississippi's topic in Medications

   Caffeine Vitamin D Iron Poly-vi-sol Prevacid NICU
5. 

   What is your dream unit?

   babybums replied to guest769224's topic in Nursing

   I've been a NICU nurse for many years and I love it. Couldn't imagine working anywhere else. Love the babies.
6. 

   Looking for some hand hygeine policy input...

   babybums replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU

   We can wear a plain wedding band without jewels. No artificial nails either.
7. 

   So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

   babybums replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing

   NICU nurse here. I love to suction. It gives me great satisfaction to clean out all the boogies. Nothing like clearing out the airway
8. 

   Funniest, Weirdest, Most Unusual Baby Names

   babybums replied to nirvana1's topic in Humor

   Lil pimp
9. 

   Scientific or paranormal explanation?

   babybums replied to Mavrick's topic in Nursing

   Lol! My name tag starts out with my photo and name showing and shortly returns to the blank side. Maybe they should make it two sided.
10. 

    Maximum bedside visitors

    babybums replied to guest769224's topic in NICU

    We just went to private rooms and now allow up to four people at a time. Have to say I liked it better when we could only have two at the bedside. It's sometimes hard trying to maneuver around four people
11. 

    My first case of NEC

    babybums replied to boardchic's topic in NICU

    Took care of a baby that was supposed to be discharged the next day. That night, the baby developed NEC. It can happen that quickly. Very scary
12. 

    Lowest turnover specialty

    babybums replied to guest769224's topic in Nursing

    I have worked in NICU for the past 29 years. Turnover is low. You either really like it or hate it. Obviously I love it and couldn't imagine working anywhere else.
13. 

    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    babybums replied to ixchel's topic in Nursing

    Prayers for you🙏🏼
14. 

    Help me with compassion fatigue

    babybums replied to Raviepoo's topic in Professionalism

    I feel the same way. I'm an RN in NICU and I have very little compassion for drug addicted parents. They rarely visit and when they do they wake the baby (who has not slept all day) and when they hear the high pitched crying they leave. In fairness though some parents do try to stay straight and are interested in caring for their infant. Very difficult situation to handle with compassion.
15. 

    codes in the ER?

    babybums replied to aroRNBrooke's topic in Emergency

    I work in NICU. If we called a code I don't think anyone would come. We handle our own codes. There are always docs and nnps around. If there is a newborn baby code in er the NICU nurses go. Nurses, docs, nnps and rt are all certified in NRP.
16. 

    Does anyone like their job?

    babybums replied to DatMurse's topic in First Year

    Love my job too!