ScammRNC

ScammRNC

Level 3 NICU 17 yrs, Neo transport 13 yr

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  1. Formula Prep

    ScammRNC replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What about babies that are on continuous feedings? How long do you set a syringe up for---1, 2, 4

  2. RNC, NICU Studying

    ScammRNC replied to jofus1981's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I used the same book as SteveRN21 and also Merenstein and another one by Gomella. We also had a small study group which helped a great

  3. Visitation and family centered care

    ScammRNC replied to HighCensus's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have private rooms. We are closed for report time from 0700-0730 and 1900-1930. Parents can be in the rooms basically 23 hours a day if they wish. All other visitors, including grandparents...

  4. Transilluminator

    ScammRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone out there still use transilluminators to check for possible pneumos? If so what brand and where were they purchased? We still use it here but ours is so out dated.

  5. Xray Shields

    ScammRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit is investigating the use of gonadal shields on the premature infants. Does anyone out there have any information? Is it a requirement of JCAHCO? Any help would be

  6. Do you allow rings of any kind in your NICU??? and other infection questions...

    ScammRNC replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No rings allowed here. We change isolette covers with the isolette change and when they fall on the

  7. Nasal suction guidelines

    ScammRNC replied to AbearsdenRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the nasal aspirators you are speaking of, but no one has ever "cut" it down. We suction our high flow nasal cannula and CPAP kids q 6 hours & PRN and low flow cannula q 12 hours &

  8. What kind of feeding system do you use?

    ScammRNC replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the same tubing most have posted about, the orange tip and end for luer lock

  9. Level 2 or level 3?

    ScammRNC replied to BiologyNerd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Level II (specialty): a hospital special care nursery organized with the personnel and equipment to provide care to infants born at more than 32 weeks' gestation and weighing more than 1500 g who have...

  10. Male Nurses in NICU

    ScammRNC replied to philanurse2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have 1 male nurse on days and 3 on nights, (one of those being a brand new grad). I have never heard anything negative from the parents aspect and all seem to do a very nice job. From the nursing...

  11. Hospital Scrubs

    ScammRNC replied to nicunursem10's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are able to wear are own scrubs, but have hospital scrubs available if someone wishes to wear them instead and for

  12. Private rooms for NICU babies

    ScammRNC replied to FemmeRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are a Level 3 NICU and have had private rooms for 2.5 years now. After the initial dislike, because of change, everyone loves them. (Nurses and parents). Parents are able to stay the night if the...

  13. Funny Names

    ScammRNC replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had a mom have 2 girls in the unit on 2 separate occasions. China

  14. Mock Codes

    ScammRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    does anyone out there have mock codes in their unit? we have yearly mock codes in a classroom and walk through the motions, but i am trying to get "live" mock codes started in the unit with the...

  15. Oops....

    ScammRNC replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we have had preemies and term kids born in the toilet/bathroom, but probably more preemies than term. most of these have taken place at home, but on occasion it has happened at the

  16. Rifampin clotting PICC lines

    ScammRNC replied to aimeern33's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we use rifampin infrequently, but have never had any problems with it clotting off picc

  17. Units w/Private Rooms

    ScammRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i have a question for those that work in units with private rooms. we have had a few parents ask about placing cameras in the rooms so they can see their babies when they aren't there via webcast....

  18. Visitation during RSV season

    ScammRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    do any units out there have a change in their visitation policy during the rsv season? we do not as of yet, but our new medical director came up with this concern, so now we are investigating what...

  19. Units w/Private Rooms

    ScammRNC replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I totally agree with you NicuRN73. I am just trying to find out information so I can present a case to the powers that

  20. Cycling

    ScammRNC replied to Preemienurse23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    once the babies reach about 35 weeks, we start to cycle our lighting, unless of course they are

  21. RNC Exam Results

    ScammRNC replied to NICU Mama's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i took the pen/pencil in 2005 (aug 19) and we got our results the 3rd week of september. good

  22. Youngest preemies

    ScammRNC replied to Ozboy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we had a 23 weeks 0 day born earlier this year that survived with very few problems. also, had a 23 +5 born in 2006 that survived. my hospital is in topeka,

  23. Midline Catheters

    ScammRNC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i am just trying to gather some information on the practice of using midline catheters in neonates. we typically use only piccs, but on occasion when one won't thread all the way or gets pulled back...

  24. Do your parents have to wear cover gowns when visiting?

    ScammRNC replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    no, only if in protective or contact

  25. Surfactant question

    ScammRNC replied to HighCensus's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    just within the past year, we have started keeping the kids midline with the administration of