NICU_babyRN

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  1. New grad looking for jobs in chicago area

    NICU_babyRN replied to brownbeatle1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    yes, the cost of living is high but that's also completely proportionate to style of living. If you want a huge house with a large yard, fenced in with a dog, two cars and so on then Chicago itself...

  2. HELP! Ostomy bag will NOT stay on!

    NICU_babyRN replied to Preemie2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's always tough when you have double (or triple) stomas to cover! Sometimes it helps to have the infant slightly sedated when changing the bag so that their tummy is relaxed and he/she doesn't fight...

  3. How often do you change clear fluids? Pressors in particular!

    NICU_babyRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey everyone! Please help. We are switching the some new pumps in our unit and it takes a little longer to switch out syringes with the new system. My question is: When you have drugs that such as...

  4. Advice from any NICU preceptors??

    NICU_babyRN replied to Shanlee79's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Since you'll have different preceptors it will be REALLY helpful to keep track of things you've seen and done so you can share them with your preceptors at the start of each shift. Keep in mind some...

  5. Cost for your MSN degree vs. Salary increase

    NICU_babyRN replied to JSBoston's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The hospital where I work covers my MSN tuition in full. I have to pay taxes on it which comes out to roughly $4000/year. That money is taken out directly from my paycheck over 8 pay periods (two...

  6. Just looking for some other opinions on a topic that came up on Oprah

    NICU_babyRN replied to mentalhealthRN's topic in General Nursing

    "most likely" is not correct. If she is taking her meds and the baby is given the appropriate treatment when born then he/she may not contract the virus. I don't know that he baby will most likely...

  7. Drop-side cribs outlawed

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

    I don't think this would include hospital grade cribs for the sheer fact that in a code, you must be able to drop the sides to have access to the infant. I think this is for those infants who are...

  8. Aussie RN's in Illinois?

    NICU_babyRN replied to West Aussie RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The job market is toooooough in chicago. good luck on your search! Getting the visa may not be hard but I don't know which facilities would "sponsor" you since there are plenty of RNs in the USA w/o...

  9. Considering NICU as a new career path...

    NICU_babyRN replied to whoaitschrista's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If there is a NICU at your hospital I would strongly encourage you to approach the unit director and talk about shadowing for a day. It is a challenging and stimulating environment if you are in a...

  10. Judge My Objective!!

    NICU_babyRN replied to SweetBabyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Your objective should only be one sentence as far as I know. So.... "To obtain a challenging and rewarding LPN position at a progressive healthcare institution where I am able to fully utilize my...

  11. Just need to vent and have some encouragement (long)

    NICU_babyRN replied to MOJO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    At this point you have to ask yourself why you are working in this facility. I know being a new grad and finding a job is difficult right now but are you tied down to location? Can you move to a...

  12. Job reference told of on job injury - legal?

    NICU_babyRN replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the context. Did they say the injury was your fault? Did they reveal what the injury was? and how legit is this company you hired bc most of those companies are spam artists going after...

  13. new in NICU, need suggestions..

    NICU_babyRN replied to Ghada's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wait until you get there! which I suppose is today so congrats!!! It's always nervewrecking and it will continue to be for a little while. ALWAYS ask questions and write things down. Trust your...

  14. What are they looking for??

    NICU_babyRN replied to TNLisa's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't report mistakes then people won't learn how to prevent them. So you always want to put that in there. The importance of reporting a mistake is not to tattle or to get someone in trouble...

  15. How far do you drive for work?

    NICU_babyRN replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    10 minutes each way. 12 if I hit lights. It's amazing and yes, I work in a major medical center, not a small community

  16. Guidelines/ Requirement for one to one Nursing Care in a NICU

    NICU_babyRN replied to ona fofah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hmm...Agree! Our ECMO nurses are singled and have nearby a RT, another RN, residents, NPs... ECMO=beyond singled and I too would be fit to be tied up TIGHT if my child's nurse had another assignment...

  17. drug calculations

    NICU_babyRN replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know what you are talking about when you refer to drawing up your own meds but what kind of calculations do you need exactly? For example: We usually draw up the 0.07ml into a TB syringe and then...

  18. HIPPA for employees?

    NICU_babyRN replied to bcrnsi's topic in General Nursing

    It's no one's business. You are going to pass the drug screen so it shouldn't be a problem. But if they do ask, I think you should be honest about it. Congratulations on recovery and nursing...

  19. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    NICU_babyRN replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    We at least get time and a half. But only on the actual holiday and my unit counts Xmas eve and NyEve as holidays too so some ppl get stuck working 24th and 25th. Then hospital gives us

  20. Was just hired as new graduate nurse, what is the Health Assessment part?

    NICU_babyRN replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    A urine drug test, mask fitting for TB mask, and making sure you'll be able to handle the amt of lifting and walking you'll be

  21. New Grad hoping for NICU

    NICU_babyRN replied to RN.after.your.HEART's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Totally agree. At this point, you do NOT need to do additional certifications. When you start working in a NICU they will offer NRP and many NICUs also provide STABLE and Cardiac STABLE later on....

  22. Guidelines/ Requirement for one to one Nursing Care in a NICU

    NICU_babyRN replied to ona fofah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    1st Admit RN has one easy pt and is expected to help others until she/he gets an admission. Transport RN is singled with one easy patient that can be easily absorbed (or taken care of by 1st admit...

  23. Does anyone know how to find a Cruise Ship Nursing Job?

    NICU_babyRN replied to micahd's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough to do unless you have quite a bit of ER/ED/Trauma and adult Critical Care experience. And remember you'll deal with A LOT of overly drunk people, sea sickness and so on. from what I hear,...

  24. Infection control overkill?

    NICU_babyRN replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a strict "NOTHING below elbow" rule, no long sleeves, no lab coats, warming jackets for ANYONE who is coming in contact with infants. The few nurses who try to break this on the night shift...

  25. reference letter

    NICU_babyRN replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    NO, I would never use a relative's letter as a recommendation for employment. It's not