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  1. arterial stab policy on your units?

    NICU_babyRN replied to sweet0176's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do heel sticks for 95% of our labs, then venous. We only do art sticks at time of admission since we need a bit of blood at that time and that's if no lines are being inserted. art sticks are a...

  2. BSN: U of Iowa or St Louis U

    NICU_babyRN replied to sfchgo's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Iowa for nursing school and I LOVED IT. And getting into the Iowa College of Nursing is NOT easy so pat yourself on the back! (Name edited) will be AMAZING to work with, I still keep in...

  3. How does your unit support BF?

    NICU_babyRN replied to nicubee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    1) We encourage NNS as early as 30wks specially if only on Nasal Canula or room air. We encourage all moms and dads to do skin-to-skin care even when intubated as long as there is no UAC. We also...

  4. Bedside Code Sheets

    NICU_babyRN replied to nurseck04's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not sure what the name of the program is but it comes up on interenet explorer and we add in the wt, name, DOB and update it every week. The print out is on bright orange paper and in the back of...

  5. London Company sells breast milk ice-cream

    NICU_babyRN replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Agree....but still, don't think I myself wouldn't try

  6. NICU Recovery Rates Different For Race?

    NICU_babyRN replied to crbetts's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is totally right and there are stats out there to back it up. girls are stronger than boys and white boys are quite whimpy sometimes! We had a 23 4/7 wkr AA girl who was extubated by the time...

  7. 2015 DNP

    NICU_babyRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm struggling with this myself. I knew years ago this was a hot topic when I had a "Meet the Dean" at my college of nursing and she warned us all! And sure enough, she was right! Now I am in a CNS...

  8. Liquid Glycerin Administration in Neonates

    NICU_babyRN replied to ICNClinicalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use suppositories, slivered to 1/4 of the size or smaller depending on size of

  9. Really not liking these new Alaris syringe pumps....

    NICU_babyRN replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We just got them hospital wide in December and at first I was a little hesitant. But now I LOVE them. We have been able to get pharmacy to be more accurate now too! Specially with our small volume...

  10. Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    NICU_babyRN replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    they probably did do it before coming in, in fact I believe the OP did say the couple may have used this method to start labor. And while there may be other methods, I would much rather have sex than...

  11. called in sick

    NICU_babyRN replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I got sick during orientation, went to work anyway and was sent home because I also developed allergic reaction to medication that was prescribed. They totally understood-sick is sick! volunteering a...

  12. Can RNs pull Picc Lines

    NICU_babyRN replied to Chan285's topic in General Nursing

    I pull PICC lines all the time but had to observe 3 times and show my skill 3 times before I could do it on my own. Nurses on my unit place PICCs after certification class that is offered through the...

  13. Advocate hospital starting salary for new grads

    NICU_babyRN replied to NoeIssa's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My net for last year was almost 60K. I've been working at the hospital for about four years and started as new BSN grad. After taxes and benefits are taken out my take home was 40K! Just keep this...

  14. uniform scrubs with embroidered "RN" offensive?

    NICU_babyRN replied to BayBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You are actually getting some money for this? WOW! This is NOT unusual at all. We not only provide our own, but we have to change at the hospital and we share ONE locker room with Post Partum and...

  15. questions on my patient

    NICU_babyRN replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, any insertion site regardless of PIV, PICC/PCVC or CVL MUST have an occlusive dressing over the site. And no, there shouldn't be a blanket between the light and the infant. Just the...

  16. NICU PBDS

    NICU_babyRN replied to newgradRN001's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You shouldn't be required to take this kind of test w/o any prior experience in the NICU. This is a test given to travelers with experience. The list of things you have is great. Add to it,...

  17. nurses intubating newborns

    NICU_babyRN replied to gunverferth's topic in General Nursing

    It is, as far as I know way out of our scope unless there is NO ONE, including a paramedic able to intubate and there is an emergent need. RNs do NOT intubate in my unit. However I do believe some...

  18. Question about employment at NICUs...

    NICU_babyRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's also to predict right now too because with the fluctuating economy it's hard to tell where "hiring" will go. For example, we have 12 unfilled RN positions in my unit. But we are not hiring...

  19. Is NICU for the soft-hearted sensitive types?

    NICU_babyRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    GO TO NICU! You will most likely regret it if you go to an ortho floor! and getting a job in the NICU is tough. So if you have the opportunity go with it! You WILL have to find inner strength to deal...

  20. Angry mom made me cry last week

    NICU_babyRN replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, we all want a perfect world out there but we aren't going to get it. Let's face it though, these parents are taking out their fear on us! I don't want to say "it's part of the job" but as part...

  21. Angry mom made me cry last week

    NICU_babyRN replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    THese are always tough situations. We also allow parents to stay in the room during report but we have large enough rooms we can move away. It's really not far for some parents who travel from far...

  22. So Frustrated, just want to give up - scores in low 60's

    NICU_babyRN replied to sunshinestudentt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep in mind a few things: In order to carry out a task you need objective data. If all you have is subjective information, then your answer is most likely related to gathering more objective data....

  23. Pulse Oximetry

    NICU_babyRN replied to Sunlight-RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our RTs (usually 2-3/shift) mostly manage oxygen delivery no matter what "mode" it is. So they do vent changes, help intubate, help extubate, help give surf....but the RNs are ALWAYS involved. Our...

  24. I Quit!! What do I say?

    NICU_babyRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER lie as to why you are quitting a job. also, keep in mind that when a company requests an "exit interview" it is usually done by a 3rd party and anonymous. This of course depends on the size of...

  25. Can you search for jobs in CA and AZ?

    NICU_babyRN replied to KyMani's topic in California Nursing

    You'll have to check with the AZ Board of Nursing (BON) and the CA BON. I know in CA it's a bit complicated even with an IA License. I think you'll have to get finger prints done and so