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  1. Is it made of acid? Fire? Cactus stickers?

    NICU_babyRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They always fight it...and then one morning they don't. And that, is just not a good

  2. TPN

    NICU_babyRN replied to NICUR's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We sure do. although, let's face it. we protect only the bag. Not the tubing. So does it really make a

  3. Calling all current cns students

    NICU_babyRN replied to nicolein's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I am one CNS student within a group of 15 NP students. They all look at me with a snarl on their face! Annoying!!!! I am almost done, working on my capstone and I can't wait to be done done done....

  4. IV starts - anyone get better?

    NICU_babyRN replied to krenee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have found that most people blow veins when their tourniquets are on WAY too tight. Loosen it up. For the "fresh" babies, I don't use a tourniquet often at all! And, don't rely on a...

  5. Suctioning of ETT on < 27 weekers?

    NICU_babyRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is a difference in suctioning HFOV and HFJV!!! You must put the Jet on standby but not the Oscillator. We never instill saline in the lung. We use it only to clear the ballard catheter,...

  6. Discouraged Nurse Graduate

    NICU_babyRN replied to ahilt24's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    From a NICU nurse in Chicago: I work in a facility where we had over 150 applicants for ONE position. The hospital now hires BSN prepared only. It's a TOUGH market to crack into. If hire new and...

  7. Anyone find CRNA School EASIER than made out to be?

    NICU_babyRN replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You'll have to remember that you will not even be considered for a CRNA program before a couple of years of SOLID ICU nursing

  8. Male Nursing Student Interested in NICU Nursing

    NICU_babyRN replied to jchap12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    DO IT!!!!! We LOVE our 4 male RNs on our floor and the RTs too! Come join a team of extraordinary

  9. Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

    NICU_babyRN replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Rush University Medical Center-website is terrible but the program is available. Contact them for extra information. University of Illinois Chicago has a Perinatal CNS however the curriculum is NOT...

  10. NRP certification online?

    NICU_babyRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    here it is from an NRP Instructor. The only option to become officially certified is to attend a certification course that is held by an AAP certified instructor, using the AAP course materials and...

  11. How to get into the NICU?

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

    I also agree! You may have to broaden your search A LOT, write a very strong cover letter, talk about how the hospital matches what you look for as an employer, taking into account the mission and...

  12. Good and accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner programs online

    NICU_babyRN replied to lovepreet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Check out Rush University in Chicago, although you'll have to find some days to come to the US for most programs. And the university would have to find you a way for clinical

  13. How sad is the NICU? Is there a personality type best suited to it?

    NICU_babyRN replied to chunkiesundae's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you don't have tough skin, you may have a hard time in the NICU. Some NICUs, specially those that are Level III with surgical cases and ECMO are sometimes very sad. So you may be better off in a...

  14. Orientation...blechhh

    NICU_babyRN replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    I also 100% disagree with you. And if I were your manager, you would NEVER be asked to precept staff. Quizing, when done the right way, is an excellent addition to the learning

  15. Kangaroo Care

    NICU_babyRN replied to Crafty Fraggle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Little Oscillator? What exactly do you

  16. Special Care Nursery vs. NICU

    NICU_babyRN replied to BacktoBasics's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You WILL sometimes see a ventilator/intubated infant in a level II NICU. However, in most states level II units can NOT keep infants intubated for more than 24hrs. So a level II may be able to take...

  17. Special Care Nursery vs. NICU

    NICU_babyRN replied to BacktoBasics's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You WILL sometimes see a ventilator/intubated infant in a level II NICU. However, in most states level II units can NOT keep infants intubated for more than 24hrs. So a level II may be able to take...

  18. Neonatal IV question

    NICU_babyRN replied to NickB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah....best not to cover IV sites so that you can easily assess them hourly! If arm board is needed, we make them as soft as possible using a preemie diaper (wee pee) or half tongue and

  19. extension feeding tube use

    NICU_babyRN replied to luvmyboys's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our policy is to actually change the tubes every 7 days! We used to use the tubes for 30 days but found we were having a higher incidence of NEC. We discard all syringes and extension tubing after...

  20. Self Scheduling/Weekend Requirements

    NICU_babyRN replied to apriloglesby's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a weekend track. So everyone works every third weekend. And the every third weekend is set, so as long as I work in my unit I know which weekend is mine for the rest of my career there!...

  21. Obese children...my rant

    NICU_babyRN replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    You are not alone! I can't stand fast food mostly because in the rare times I go into a fast food establishment I see more than the number one can handle of fat families who LOVE fast food and it's...

  22. Neontal Nurse Practitioners/Neonatal Nurses!!??

    NICU_babyRN replied to Jamie_Loves_Stephen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey there, Your plan isn't half bad and I love your enthusiasm. I would keep in mind that the nursing regulations for advanced practice nursing are changing. By 2015, Masters programs for nursing...

  23. PICC line certification - Asset to the new grad?

    NICU_babyRN replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to apply for this position in home health, apply and in your cover letter express that if offered a job you will attain certification right away. however, do not pay for a...

  24. Antiobiotic delivery via iv pump in NICU

    NICU_babyRN replied to Carrybee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Any baby, any size is getting meds delivered via syringe pump. VERY few meds are given IV push. The hospital in question here really has to change their

  25. Final Year Student Going to NICU Needs Advice

    NICU_babyRN replied to imaginations's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Babies have MANY ways of telling you something is not right, so I am going to disagree with the above post. The ways are subtle but an RN with the proper training knows that yawning, hiccups,...