In our unit, we have bedside carts with our frequently used supplies such as syringes, formula, suction tubing, etc.. We used to be able to wipe down items to be reused that had a hard outside with a sani-cloth. Now, we have to throw everything awa...
The items I am refering to wiping down are things that have never been opened and are still considered sterile in their package. I work in a NICU and we have pods so each bedside has a cart for supplies and other things. All the supplies that they ...
nicurn2083 replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing
Thank you for reminding us all of this. Congrats on being in nursing school, welcome to a great profession. Hope things go smoothly for you!!!!! Never give up your positive attitude.
nicurn2083 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU
:bow:The babies named Lemonjello and Orangejello are not urban myths. I first heard about them from our educator when I started two years ago and from other nurses since then. One night, a group of friends and I were talking about weird baby names an...
We use the micro preemie pampers and I love them. I have never used the other kind, but they do not sound all that great. I have to agree with nell in all of the points that they took to their boss, these are many of the great things that I have se...
Does anyone know of any current research about the use of Chloraprep in babies? We are looking for information to support our using it and what age boundaries we should put on it's use. If anyone uses it in their nicu, how do you use it? Any info ...