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  1. Hypothetical feeding question.

    nicumom replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We would continue the feed unless these events

  2. Had an interview with NICU...

    nicumom replied to cindib's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I started night shift 2 weeks ago and was scared to death....I have to say now I love it and wouldn't do day shift. You are able to learn so much more on nights, and it is so much calmer. It is busy...

  3. Question about working in NICU

    nicumom replied to ssixsullys's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit allows nursing students to be aides/techs whatever you want to call it. They take the feeder growers (no kids on CPAP or vent) they do all the care, nurse does the assessment. Ask you local...

  4. NICU Noise

    nicumom replied to jack4408's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello... My unit doesnt have it, but one NICU I toured had a stop light. When the noise level got too loud it would turn yellow or

  5. wearing gloves when feeding neonates

    nicumom replied to chuddy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some nurses in my unit wear gloves when feeding babies. I personally dont. I agree they need human touch. I do wear gloves when preparing breastmilk (pouring, adding fortifier). We do not have a...

  6. NICU Shifts how long?

    nicumom replied to skysurfer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi I am in a level III and we do 8's and 12's. I work 2 8's and 2 12's (40 hrs a week) and I have to tell you I like 12's so much more. I feel like it is much easier to care for a baby for longer...

  7. need help from seasoned NICU nurses

    nicumom posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi guys... I am a new RN that is finishing up my preceptorship in a NICU. It is my dream job, and I love every minute. My preceptor is awesome, and has taught me so much. I just feel like I am...

  8. need help from seasoned NICU nurses

    nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey Guys.... Thanks so much for the posts. I just have to realize that some days are gonna be beter than others. I have had the chance to do so many things on orientation that many others havent and...

  9. I need some advice

    nicumom posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Everyone... I just wan to start by saying I read your posts often and they are all so wonderful...you are all great NICU nurses Ok so here is what I need some help on. I am graduating from nursing...

  10. I need some advice

    nicumom replied to nicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am graduating for nursing school in December, and REALLY want to be a NICU nurse. I am the mother of two micropreemies and I entered nursing because I felt like this is the way that I could help...