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  1. IOM affirms CDC guidance on N95 use in H1N1 setting

    spacey replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There is the link I've been looking for! -- Our hospital has issued a policy that states the flu is transmitted by Droplets....and that caregivers should wear a surgical mask when caring for the...

  2. Evidence of swine flu risk to pregnant women rises

    spacey replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Unfortunately, I'm unable to spend the time right now to go through ALL the wonderful posts and links put up on this topic, but was wondering....in all the cases of babies born to positive moms, are...

  3. Vaccine Nation

    spacey replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Pediatric

    I'll have to double check....but the last time I looked, our HepB vax (or something in the 2 month series) does still have

  4. Looking for other develomental support role nurses

    spacey replied to NurseKerry's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This won't be very helpful, sorry....but I just wanted to say yay! for your unit having such a wonderful position. Is it your full time position? or are you the developmental resource person..who is...

  5. PTSD for NICU Parents

    spacey replied to littleneoRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    wow...thank you for such a great article link. We currently have only social workers and they are seemingly overwhelmed with meeting the families insurance / financial / practical needs. I am deeply...

  6. Family Support Person

    spacey replied to lmwnnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @ - Love the NICU.... I would love to contact your hospital's family support person. I am in the process of trying to convince our unit that we need exactly that (and that I should do it....hehe!)...

  7. on site counseling

    spacey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HI...... Does anyone currently have available to their parents on-site counseling? Looking at the family centered care trend, and noting that NICU admission for premature birth or illness is usually...

  8. on site counseling

    spacey replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Elizabells: Wow....that's a lot of support staff! We have only 1 social worker. Our unit is a regional level 3 center with about 55 beds. Do you work in a much larger unit? -- or perhaps a...

  9. NICU Parent Discharge Education

    spacey replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HI! -- I teach the discharge class at my hospital and thoroughly enjoy it! I started by creating a written booklet that covers all the info I go over in the class, so that parents can have it to...

  10. Off Orientation...

    spacey replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    And......I'd just like to add........the nurses right off orientation who DON'T feel like that are the ones that scare me!!! Knowing that you are new and haven't had experience with things can make...

  11. family educator / support position ?

    spacey posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    HI........ I'm slowly creating a family educator role within our NICU. This position will cover the learning needs of the family as they start their NICU "journey", and discharge teaching....as well...

  12. Neonatal and Masters

    spacey replied to rebecrsgnc's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can describe my dream job perfectly..........but have no idea how to become more qualified to do it! (not to mention it doesn't actually exist in my hospital at this time!) My goal is to be a...

  13. Is NICU the place for me??

    spacey replied to newish nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi...........I think I know what you're saying. One typical type of nurse we have in our unit is smart, detail oriented, perfectionistic and analytical. They want to know why orders are written and...

  14. Clear TPN?

    spacey replied to EricJRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HI....... We also use "vanilla TPN"....sometimes with and sometimes without seperate lipids. It is kept on the unit and comes in a D5 or D10

  15. what is a good path to NICU nursing?

    spacey replied to nightingale1969's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi...........in my unit (in NW FLA) we frequently hire new grads....finding they still in "learning mode" and receptive to our training. I would advise moving to a pediatric area...to get used to...

  16. Pandemic News/Awareness.

    spacey replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Indigo.......Thank you so much for continuing to provide us with links and information. I have referred many of my friends to this thread, as you explain things much better than I have been able to!...

  17. neonatal websites

    spacey replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    oops........just posted this question in the other thread about web sites! Anyway........I'm looking for a place with cute neonatal focused gifts and shirts and such......for the nurses, not the...

  18. companies that manufacture neonatal products!

    spacey replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There used to be a catalog of neonatal related gifts and T-shirts and such. They had wonderful things for those of us nurses who love those itty bitty's! I can't find it or any site like...

  19. talking with nurse recruiter....advice?

    spacey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi....... I'm looking to re-enter the workforce after having time off with family. I have a great deal of experience in NICU and some in peds. I want to negotiate a great position with wonderful...

  20. talking with nurse recruiter....advice?

    spacey replied to spacey's topic in General Nursing

    come on guys.......i've heard nursing recruiters are the gateway to happiness (ha).....but seriously.....has anyone had any experiences with one? i have no idea how much "power" they have. i've...

  21. Pensacola area hospitals-advice

    spacey replied to LAnewgrad's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi.........just wondered what you decided! Welcome to the area. I agree with the previous posts about Sacred Heart being THE place to be for L&D or newborn. (and I have a special love for...

  22. Pensacola/Emerald Coast RN Pay scales?

    spacey replied to HawaiiRN808's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi....thrilled to see this post. I'm looking to return to nursing after taking 3 years off. I have 8 years neonatal experience but would work Peds, or Postpartum/Newborn. What's the pay scale for...