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1. Changing out isolettes

   ccnicurn replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

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2. Changing out isolettes

   ccnicurn replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   hey, thanks for your response, was wondering if you could give me a copy of that flowsheet you are talking

3. Changing out isolettes

   ccnicurn replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thank you for your replies.... it is

4. Changing out isolettes

   ccnicurn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Just wondering how often you all change out your isolettes, both with and without humidity? Also, wondering how you show when an isolette has been changed, do you tape a card to the isolette, use a...

5. Question from a new NICU nurse...

   ccnicurn replied to MissKittyRN076's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   not to worry...many units (not just the NICU) have the pecking order, which is established by nurses showing their skill level and professionality, which also only comes with experience. I know it is...

6. Feedings while on Indocin???

   ccnicurn replied to nursechick182's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   we have has docs that continue feeds during indocin/neoprofen and those that make the child NPO. We've asked why, given that we are aware of decreased gut perfusion with both medications(or the...

7. NICU nurses.. i have a question!

   ccnicurn replied to sweetiez's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   you can either do as GoldenEagleRN suggested, or if your college/hospital doesnt have an externship program, you can work as a PCA in a NICU while finishing your nursing degree. Thats what I did, and...

8. New Grad Question

   ccnicurn replied to NICURNStepharelli's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I have found the book "neonatology review" by Dara Brodsky, MD, and Camillia Martin, MD, very helpful as an ongoing resource. It is nice because it is more in a detailed outline format rather than...

9. Controlling Boss

   ccnicurn replied to guest83140's topic in School

   Wow, sounds like you have some trouble on your hands. What kind of work do you do (in what setting)? Regardless of what setting you are in, your boss is behaving unprofessionally. She clearly steps...

10. Working with a tyrant

    ccnicurn replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your responses....I do try to steer clear of her, but it can be very hard to do so. She finds a way to get involved in everything, even personal and private issues! I just don't see how...

11. Working with a tyrant

    ccnicurn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all.... I've been a nurse now for about 5 years, and have worked in a few different NICU units, only to find that each is full of back-biting gals that love to find a hot topic to talk about. I...