NICU_babyRN

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  1. When to job hunt?

    NICU_babyRN replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Start looking around now if you want...have your cover letter and resume ready, research hospitals, see if they have new grad programs, recruitment brunch or visiting days, or shadow days! be very...

  2. Question about your unit

    NICU_babyRN replied to EarlyAdditionRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WOW-totatly way unsafe, understaffed, danger danger.... and did I read that your attending is in just for a couple of HOURS? I would get out and run to a well staffed

  3. Rounds

    NICU_babyRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey ya'll! I work in a large level III NICU with LOTS of surgeries, complex cases and chronic preemies. We have daily rounds for the MDs/NNPs and although the RN is welcome to join in, the attendings...

  4. Problem sheets?

    NICU_babyRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aside from your kardex, does anyone out ther use a "24hr sheet" or a "problem sheet" that is used as a guide to help during rounds and/or report? It is a sheet that has the events that happened in the...

  5. IV rates

    NICU_babyRN replied to lvnurs9's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do insulin gtts on micros, and the pharmacy is great about mixing all of our drips (other than insulin)so that rates can be greater than 0.1ml/hr. We have standard concentrations but sometimes have...

  6. Question about your unit

    NICU_babyRN replied to EarlyAdditionRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a two-three neos on during the day and at least one neo IN HOUSE at night. 4-6 NNPs during the day 3-4 residents during the day (yes, in addition to NNPs) At least one resident or one NNP are...

  7. bedside kardex

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

    Our Cardex is used in addition to our computer charting system used. It's 8x10, we start it at the day of admission and it stays with baby until d/c. For the chronic babes, we sometimes end up with 3+...

  8. Enteral Feeding equipment

    NICU_babyRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey ya'll! I was wondering if any of you can share with me a few things about your methods used for enteral feedings. Are your syringes "Oral Delivery", non-luer lock syringes? Or do you use regular...

  9. NICU Pet Peeves

    NICU_babyRN replied to heartwort's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They are BRAND SPANKIN' new, fresh out of med school. They are afraid of you, they are deathly afraid of the babes and they are going to get brutally murdered by their attendings and older residents....

  10. Working in new NICU unit

    NICU_babyRN replied to Mithrah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i'm a big joint commission rules person....made up pacifiers? no way!!!! can't be safe! we have 5 different pacies to offer our patients! formula sharing: think about it: if you are opening a new...

  11. Enteral Feeding equipment

    NICU_babyRN replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As with any new regulation, there is a period of time where all hospitals will pass JCAHO visits even when 'breaking' a few rules. Although a hospital may have passed, the final report probably...

  12. Jumping ship to get into NICU??

    NICU_babyRN replied to zappochick7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Honor your commitment! Don't burn bridges and you will go farther....all in good

  13. Expertise wanted!!

    NICU_babyRN replied to Nurse Man-ingitis's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think the best may be a cardiac-focused

  14. NICU Pet Peeves

    NICU_babyRN replied to heartwort's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is what I do also! No band-aids for me!! Also, HATE that night shift takes away my containment rolls and leaves the baby prone, NOT on a prone pillow, rolls around them are WAY to small to keep...

  15. I Passed

    NICU_babyRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :yeah:i am soooooooooooo happy for you!!!!!!!!

  16. Breastfeeding Specialists in your hospital?

    NICU_babyRN replied to NICUDreamer11's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our LCs are not all RNs! While we have some RNs who are LCs, we also have an awesome program where our graduate's MOMS become LCs. We have about 5 LCs who are actually called "peer counselors". All...

  17. VENT.....this really sucks

    NICU_babyRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    FOR THE RECORD...... Zoobyli NEVER said anything to BADMOUTH your unit. She simply told us what HER experience was like! From that one experience we have given her OUR advice and own opinions which...

  18. Keeping everything sanitary

    NICU_babyRN replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We come to the hospital in street clothes and change into our OWN scrubs, but they are never to be worn outside. We are not provided scrubs. We do a surgical scrub for 3 minutes at the start of our...

  19. Adjusting

    NICU_babyRN replied to courthousenette's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    An RN who was just a new grad a few months ago is NOT ready to precept another new grad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should have a very seasoned RN to precept you!! Just talk to them and ask if you can be given...

  20. Dilemma

    NICU_babyRN replied to nellybly18's topic in Travel

    You could do a year a med-surg, but honestly, not a necessity! I would go to a LARGE L&D place and get at least two years of experience THEN travel. The reason I say at least two years is the...

  21. banked milk anyone?

    NICU_babyRN replied to UTVOL3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Awwww...that's too bad:( Don't people realize BM is LIQUID GOLD??? Makes me mad when it goes to

  22. NICU considering new grads?

    NICU_babyRN replied to I<3NICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm in chicago. I sold my car and moved here after school. I pay about 800 in rent, near wrigley field. I live an AMAZING life here, W/O a car. I would HATE myself if I had kept my car. My roomate...

  23. banked milk anyone?

    NICU_babyRN replied to UTVOL3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We just finished a study on it. I REALLY hope that as a result we start a milk bank! Honestly, when I have kids, I don't want any formula for my baby. I will find a wet nurse if I can't provide! We...

  24. Will someone give me a chance?

    NICU_babyRN replied to SCUnursie06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If your hospital gives preference to internal candidates, I suggest you get your feet wet for a year in that hospital, but in a different unit. Although you may not WANT to work in another unit, it...

  25. VENT.....this really sucks

    NICU_babyRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am SOOOOOOOOOOO angry for you!!!!! Four weeks is NOTHING. Were you already off orientation after four weeks? Where was your preceptor to help you with things like time management? You DEFINITELY...