spacey

spacey has 17 years experience.

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1. Certifications via American Institute of Healthcare Professionals

   spacey posted a topic in General Nursing

   Wondering if anyone has experience with this organization. Is this an accepted way to document additional experience and education with a legit certification? I can't afford to go into a masters...

2. Revising of NICU levels

   spacey replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I've heard changes are coming but am having a hard time finding a site where it's all spelled out clearly. Anyone have a helpful link?

3. Communicating with Doctors

   spacey posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I've been charged to present info to our new hires about communicating with doctors. We've had communication problems, (misunderstandings, dismissive attitudes, lack of responsivness, putting things...

4. dc planner / case mgt - salary vs hourly?

   spacey replied to spacey's topic in Case Management

   Hi mdbp38 -- Sadly, right after this posted, we experienced "restructuring" and lots of management positions were eliminated and all new positions were tabled. Now, years later, we are again...

5. dc planner / case mgt - salary vs hourly?

   spacey replied to spacey's topic in Case Management

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6. Thanks

   spacey replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Sad to lose you from NICU world -- I have read your posts here "forever" -- haha -- and have enjoyed the humor and empathy and wisdom. I hope you continue to enjoy your new position! Nothing better...

7. Having a hard time getting over a baby's death

   spacey replied to jpeters84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   In our unit, if a nurse has formed a supportive relationship with the family (and has expressed a willingness to be notified), we will often call them to come in and be there during the death if...

8. mask or flu shot?

   spacey replied to lilangel6828's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I had to wear a mask last year, as I have always had a sensitivity to the vaccination and absolutely won't take them again. I have a lot of seasonal allergies and a bit of allergic asthma so wearing...

9. MOD family specialist

   spacey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Do any of you work in a NICU with a March Of Dimes family support specialist? Is that person an RN? Are they part time or full time? Could you share a bit about what they do? I am curious as they...

10. families participating in am rounds

    spacey replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I heard the powers that be were thinking about headphones....and it seemed so weird and awkward....that's part of what prompted me to start the thread. :) I guess that IS how some places handle...

11. families participating in am rounds

    spacey replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you to all who have shared so far!! It seems like most units have more privacy "built in".... I'd love to hear from someone who has a more old school totally open room design about how they...

12. families participating in am rounds

    spacey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are looking to involve families in our a.m. rounds. Our unit mostly has an open layout with bed spaces being in close proximity to one another. We are looking for ways families can participate in...

13. Cup, syringe and finger feedings - BFHI

    spacey replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the input -- I agree that while the heart of the Baby Friendly designation is admirable -- the complete implementation in a NICU is complicated at best and some might say simply...

14. Cup, syringe and finger feedings - BFHI

    spacey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi -- Looking for policies on providing cup, syringe or finger feedings. Because of the move toward Baby Friendly Hospital status change is in the air. Are any of you in a "Baby Friendly" hospital...

15. becoming a baby friendly hospital

    spacey replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Curious if your hospital has a NICU. We are moving that direction as well and our NICU is looking at making some changes that the nurses have serious misgivings about. We feel like the Baby Friendly...