Hannahrn

Hannahrn

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  1. checking residuals

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Would like some input on how & why you do this: Checking residuals..... On a baby that is not nippling all feeds, but is nippling some, WHEN do you check for residual? For example, if the baby can...

  2. High Frequency Jet Vent?

    Hannahrn replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Personally, I haven't seen a jet vent since I worked in a NICU in NJ 13 years ago! Since then, I have worked in many institutions across the country & no one else used a jet. I couldn't even begin...

  3. Safe Sleep NICU practices

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hi, please fill me in on how you institute safe sleep practices in your nicu? how do you address the developmental needs of the preemie and still model safe sleep? any specific policies in place? any...

  4. breech presentation complications

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all, I hope this isn't inappropriate or too gory, but today some co-workers of mine told me a story about a decapitation that occurred during breech delivery when the cervix clamped down on the...

  5. has anyone done Dream Dinners, Dinner N Dash, etc?

    Hannahrn replied to micco's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi...I tried Delectable dinners in HR off of County Line Rd...that was good & they even have a room for kids to play so you can do your thing in their "kitchen". Also tried Dinner N' Dash, right...

  6. Educate me, please!

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hope someone can clarify something that has been bothering me b/c I feel like I should know this and I am too embarassed to ask except here... Can someone clearly explain what it means when the...

  7. coming to Denver from So CaL

    Hannahrn posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi, I will be driving from so Cal to Denver in about a month, in a 24 ft. rental truck. Can anyone advise me on the best way to go? I know I-70 would be quicker through the rockies, but are the roads...

  8. advice on driving CA-CO

    Hannahrn posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I will be driving from so Cal to Denver in about a month, in a 24 ft. rental truck. Can anyone advise me on the best way to go? I know I-70 would be quicker through the rockies, but are the roads...

  9. RN to RN, asking for your expertise!

    Hannahrn posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi! I'm an RN but work in NICU, a far cry from Nephrology! Wondering if anyone can offer some advice/resources for me. I was just diagnosed with IgA nephropathy. My nephrologist acted like it wasn't a...

  10. Millers Childrens Hospital NICU in Long Beach

    Hannahrn replied to santefe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OK, have you looked into CHOC - at Mission? Send me a private message and we can "talk", I just don't want to post all my info

  11. Millers Childrens Hospital NICU in Long Beach

    Hannahrn replied to santefe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi...I work in a NICU in Orange County, and as the NICU nursing world is very small, I have heard lots through colleagues who have or are working there now. Seems like it's a large, busy unit. If you...

  12. advice on colorado travel

    Hannahrn replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    Hi! My husband and I are very strongly considering moving to Denver as well and I am also researching the possibilities for employment there. I am not sure if I am going to take a travel assignment or...

  13. temp probe placement

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    when i first started in nicu, i learned that over the liver was the best place for the temp probe since that area will have the closest reading to core body temp. the place i work currently avoids...

  14. temp probe placement

    Hannahrn replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    placing the probe in the axilla works well of fat babies. actually, placing the probe in the axilla is contraindicated due to the presence of brown fat there...you can get a false high reading if the...

  15. is this normal newborn care? advice please

    Hannahrn replied to wobble's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's probably a good idea to do a rectal once upon admission to make sure that the rectum is patent (r/o imperforate orifice), unless the baby has already passed stool, then axillary is fine. As for...

  16. Verbal abuse by physicians in ICU

    Hannahrn replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    If there is anything that I have learned about being on the receiving end of poor behavior, it is: if you DO NOT allow it happen...stand up for yourself... don't put up with it, and TALK BACK...they...

  17. Legal implications of providing care post D/C

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i posted this under the legal nursing board, then i thought to post here as well, thinking this has probably happened to other nicu nurses ...curious to know your experience/advice... hope someone...

  18. Legal implications of providing care post D/C

    Hannahrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hope someone can help answer this ?...I am an RN in the Neonatal ICU. THere are times when parents of our former patients ask us to help with the care of their baby in thier home in exchange for...

  19. Is it Christmas? Major unit changes!!!!!

    Hannahrn replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where on EARTH do you work with 8 baby assignments?!?!?!?!?! That is the most ridiculous thing I have EVER heard of! It can't even be humanly possible to get all those feedings in, much less actually...

  20. HAF & Lipid mixing

    Hannahrn replied to dbscandy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gompers, why would you cycle TPN? I have never heard of that practice. THen, on the hours that the TPN is off, what do you

  21. NICUs in Orange County

    Hannahrn replied to Mithrah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Mithrah, I sent you a private message with more info, did you get it

  22. Anxiety in the DR

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    help! i have been a nicu nurse for 8 years and i still deal with major anxiety over deliveries! i have attended many...bad ones, good ones...you would think i would be cool as a cucumber by now....

  23. NICUs in Orange County

    Hannahrn replied to Mithrah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's been a while since your post, have you gotten a job

  24. nicu nurse ///interested in traveling nurse positions

    Hannahrn replied to ceceliaL's topic in Travel

    why don't you come to ca? get away from that cold in weather! they are tons of travel opportunities here & you will be pleasantly surprised by the pay. plus you will receive either housing for...

  25. humidity

    Hannahrn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does the following sound correct: A 26 week preemie, 1 week old, 800 gms., inside an isolette, swaddled on air control with humidity at