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  1. My First Patient Death

    babybums replied to krisiepoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As an NICU nurse I've seen many deaths. Our premies stay for quite a long time and suffer many illnesses. We tend to bond with the parents. When that baby does die we don't sob but I can say for...

  2. My First Patient Death

    babybums replied to krisiepoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am an RN in NICU and unfortunately see many deaths. Sometimes I cry right along with the

  3. feeding and tachypnea

    babybums replied to asher315's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Will not attempt to nipple feed with respiratory rate over

  4. What did you get for nurses week?

    babybums replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Five dollar gift certificate to the cafeteria where I never

  5. Disgusted

    babybums replied to kaypyn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You have no idea how stressful it is caring for a screaming drug withdrawal infant for 12 hours at a time and more than likely you also have to care for other infants as well. It would help some if...

  6. (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    babybums replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry to hear you're leaving the NICU. Hope you find happiness in your new adventure. I feel so lucky to work in the NICU. I've been there for 26 years, so yes I am one of the older nurses. I enjoy my...

  7. Neonatal IV question

    babybums replied to NickB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i would never cover up an iv site. for small babies or sedated babies i use rolled up gauze as an arm

  8. Low NICU census

    babybums replied to Mimi2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we also have periods of low census. It comes and goes. Some nurses will offer to work other areas in order to not be cancelled. We take turns with cancellation. Some nurses want low census days and...

  9. cup feeding

    babybums posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can anyone tell me the benefits of cup feeding? I find it very unnatural and I am afraid of aspiration. There is a real push to cup feed an infant to avoid nipple confusion. Any pros or cons out...

  10. Mock Codes

    babybums replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Dear SCAMMRNC, In our NICU we have a mock code two times a month. The neonatolgist, resdidents, rt, and NICU nurses attend. Our theme is in the delivery room with the delivery room bag. We actually...

  11. New nurse really struggling...

    babybums replied to KTLou06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it takes more than 1 year to feel comfortable in the NICU. I have been in the NICU for 19 years now and I remember my preceptor telling me that it would take about 1 year to feel comfortable....

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

    babybums replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love the babies! You see them at their worst and then get to see them when they finally get to go home it makes me feel like all the work and stress that you go through is worth it. I love it when...