Some of life's greatest lessons are learned from the littlest ones: Lying under radiant heat, hooked to machines, wires, and tubes; fine thin hair covers your small vulnerable body. You struggle for...
I wrote this to share with an upcoming graduate class and thought I would share it here with you all as well! Good luck as you graduate and start your new career! 5 things you need to know as you...
Thank you for your response! Yes, I am Canadian but I am currently living in the U.S. I have enrolled and I start Sept. 6th. I appreciate your response!
Hi I know this post is somewhat old- but I thought I would reply. how is/did the program go for you? Would you suggest it? Was it expensive? I am looking into the RN to BSN online neonatal specialty...
Hi! I'd love to hear from others on the cost also. It seems sooo expensive. I have been looking at BCIT online and thought it was expensive but looking around, I guess it's average. Does anyone have...
EarlyAdditionRN replied to Mandylou624, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
NANN actually has a developmental Care Specialist Certification. They have a book as well as modules (27 of them) in order to prepare for the test. You can find out more about it on the website-...
EarlyAdditionRN replied to EarlyAdditionRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Thank you for all your input! It's actually getting to the point where we are using the UAC more now than before to run TPN/IL We are having a problem with the NNP not being able to get the UVC. We...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone works on a unit that routinely runs tpn and lipids through a UAC? and if so, do you run the lipids through the tranducer? The unit I work in doesn't use PICC lines near...
EarlyAdditionRN replied to EarlyAdditionRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Actually, yes that is what I am saying. I really don't think it is safe!! I am trying to find out if other small units in the country are run this way...I hate to say it but I don't think that they...
EarlyAdditionRN replied to EarlyAdditionRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I work on a small level 3 unit of 16 beds. We have 1 NNP on 24/7- available if and when we need her. We have a Neo that is on "call" if we need him. He is there usually a couple of hours in the day,...
I was wondering if anyone can give me insight on how the NICU that you work in is staffed? Meaning, do you have NNP's 24hours a day? Do you have a neo on staff at all times (in the building or on...