KatRNC

KatRNC

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  1. Kardex for shift report?

    KatRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think I asked this question a while ago, but I didn't get too much back from members, so I figure I'll ask again. What kind of "kardex" to you use in report, if any, and what types of specific...

  2. RNC Review

    KatRNC replied to nicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you feel ready to take the test, then DO it! Good luck! I did mine in 1993 after 5 yrs working in a busy NICU. I was surprised at how hard the test was, even with that review book, but I passed,...

  3. May I have your opinion please?

    KatRNC replied to constantlylearning's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    To be successful working in a NICU, you MUST be able to be the absolute advocate for your patiens! You can't be that person for your own sons? I would stay where you

  4. Kardex for shift report?

    KatRNC replied to KatRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So, do I understand that you have 2 Kardexes or do the charge nurses go from bedside to bedside for shift

  5. sucrose for sedation

    KatRNC replied to soprano3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Steven, Thanks for the reply, we can't seem to get the docs to give narcotics unless the infant is intubated. I will keep trying, of course! I started NICU nursing when "infants didn't feel pain" was...

  6. sucrose for sedation

    KatRNC replied to soprano3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    (Oh, and I don't mean chest tube insertion, I mean chest tubes in place,

  7. sucrose for sedation

    KatRNC replied to soprano3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wonder... is cpap considered a painful procedure? How about chest tubes? How do you help those baby's with the

  8. sucrose for sedation

    KatRNC replied to soprano3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I haven't looked at the Sweet Ease site in a while, but the last time I looked, it said .1 to .4ml administered into cheek. The baby doesn't get enough to get to the gut, if it is given that way,...

  9. when to stop humidity in the isolette

    KatRNC replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WOW, we have this whole complicated protocol for weaning, and yet there is no where to post the humidity levels on our flow sheet. Wean by 5% after a few hours, etc etc, based on gestational age. You...

  10. NICU vs. PICU

    KatRNC replied to caitiecait's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh, and don't waste your time in the adult ICU, just GO to NICU!

  11. NICU vs. PICU

    KatRNC replied to caitiecait's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Go to the NICU as a new grad. I did and I don't regret ONE second of it! Good

  12. Neonatal nursing

    KatRNC replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I've been a NICU nurse for over 20 yrs. I thought I would like pediatric nursing when I began school, b/c I love kids, but the minute I walked into the NICU I was hooked! I've never looked back....

  13. Weaning from CPAP

    KatRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Please share with me how you wean babies from CPAP to RA? Do you cycle them, or do you just give it a try? Who makes that determination, MD or RN? Thanks!

  14. Bubble CPAP?

    KatRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone use bubble cpap in their units? If so, how do you monitor it, since there are no "vent alarms" if the cpap isn't "bubbling"? Do you use Hudson prongs for this? Are there many issues...

  15. Bubble CPAP?

    KatRNC replied to KatRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, Let me guess, Columbia Presbyterian? Regarding the cpap head issue, do the babies heads come back to normal at some point? Kat PS: Don't you just love ecmo? I miss

  16. Feeding Protocols

    KatRNC replied to HawkeyeRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Please send me an email with the information you spoke about. In my unit the doctors are in charge of feeding schedules and po trials. Thanks, Kat

  17. Need Kardex Samples

    KatRNC replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would love any copies of kardexes that work. I have a fax number, but I can't figure out how to send it privately. thanks

  18. How do I explain my new job?

    KatRNC replied to hikernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I began, the theory was that preemies don't FEEL pain. Now it's come to that they don't REMEMBER. Too bad we can't talk to the former premies to hear what they felt and remember... Hmm, maybe...

  19. Things that make an ER nurse go hmmm...

    KatRNC replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds like sepsis. Or reflux? Do you know what the end result is from the hospital the baby was transported

  20. new to NICU

    KatRNC replied to annmarie1959's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ages ago, when I began my NICU career, I was warned it could take 2 years to "feel comfortable". They were right. It took just about that long before I could go to work without that nervous feeling in...

  21. How do I explain my new job?

    KatRNC replied to hikernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck in your new specialty. I love it. As for people who ask hard questions, I think once you're in the NICU you will be able to answer them better. For me, I would answer that question by...

  22. quintuplet births

    KatRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all, My small Level III NICU is preparing for a quintuplet birth. Mom is currently admitted and is at 24 weeks gestation. I was wondering if anyone here would be willing to share what specific...

  23. quintuplet births

    KatRNC replied to KatRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks to the few of you who replied. Unfortunately, there are no team meetings. The staff has no idea about the plans. And the mom is now in house and 25 weeks gestation! I wish I knew what the delay...