DC3RN

I simply reply that due to privacy rules I cannot give out any information and they will have to get it from the family. The nurse who made the phone call to her son should have known this. Hope she learned from this.

I do hope the nurses are trying to encourage the mom to visit more and feel welcome there. I am lucky to work in an NICU that has family centered care and the parents can room in with their child and participate in cares as much as they can. But we do still have similar situtations to this one. Is there a social worker for the unit that will talk with her and try to uncover what the problem is. Maybe she is scared or in denial or whatever, there needs to be an intervention for the babie's sake. It is hard enough on a young mother to take a healthy newborn home. Is there a young parents network type of group you can contact. I hope you can help her, I know this puts alot on your shoulders but from your letter it seems your are the only one seeing all sides of the situtation. Do it for the baby, She needs a gaurdian angel. Good Luck

It is hard being the new nurse, but hang in there. Find a few that you really trust and they can really help you. Learn as much as you can by wathcing and reading etc. and you will gain respect. It sounds like you have a good start and a good attitude. I am sure you will do well. Denise

Watching a new father cry because he is so in love with his baby. Helping new parents and just watching their confidence grow. Seeing the patients come back to visit, remembering their nurses name and knowing I made a real difference in someones life. There are so many little things, it's the best place to work. Denise

Melissa, I think he should go for it, he has alot of life experience in his pocket already and would make a great nurse if it is his dream. He will be in the workforce for many more years and should be doing what makes him happy.. good luck.. Denise