Tiki_Torch

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  1. Computer Charting

    Tiki_Torch posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wondering how many of us work in NICUs that no longer use flowsheets of any kind and do all charting in the computer. My new hospital does only computer charting and I have an issue with...

  2. NICU Breast Milk Storage Guidelines

    Tiki_Torch posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm finding conflicting information about how long fresh breast milk can be safely stored for premature babies... For term babies the norm seems to be up to 8 days in a refrigerator, but... For...

  3. Why is meeting the "minimum standard of care" good enough?

    Tiki_Torch replied to stevierae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It feels soooo good to have found kindred spirits here posting to this thread!!!!!! I've been nursing since 1990 and have found in my experience that the above-and-beyond nurses are few and far...

  4. Occupational Therapy in the NICU

    Tiki_Torch replied to lulu88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Lulu, To answer your question about how long the sessions were between the OT's and the babies... Here is a typical scenario: Baby not eating well... problems like weak suck; poor...

  5. Indocin infusion

    Tiki_Torch replied to smbluthing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Similar to what Mofe'ny found, I found this tidbit in my Neonatal Medications & Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide, 3rd Edition by Zenk, Sills, & Koeppel on page 323 where it speaks to...

  6. Coly-Mycin and NEC

    Tiki_Torch posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do any of your neonatologists order Coly-Mycin (q8h x 5 days via OG tube) for babies who are have feeding intolerance and are also at high risk of having NEC? Last night I took care of a little one...

  7. Coly-Mycin and NEC

    Tiki_Torch replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi DawnGloves, It's always great to hear from you! From what I've been able to find on the internet, it's "indicated for the treatment of acute or chronic infections due to sensitive strains of...

  8. Occupational Therapy in the NICU

    Tiki_Torch replied to lulu88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In one hospital I worked, we had a decent sized Occupational Therapy Department and a couple of them had taken some special classes for working with neonates. They worked with other hospital patients...

  9. PIPP Pain Assessment & Gestational Age

    Tiki_Torch posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a question concerning gestational age and PIPP pain assessments: On the PIPP (Premature Infant Pain Profile) Pain Assessment tool, one of the parameters used for scoring is Gestational Age . As...

  10. How do I find research studies & articles on Evidence Based Practice?

    Tiki_Torch posted a topic in General Nursing

    our unit is in the process of updating our policy and procedure manuals and i offered to be on the committee... i've never been on this type of committee before so i've got a lot to learn in this...

  11. Lockers at work

    Tiki_Torch posted a topic in General Nursing

    We recently had all the locks taken off of our lockers at work with no reason given for this change. Now we do not have a "safe" place to keep our wallets and checkbooks, etc. while we are working....

  12. Does your hospital have a morgue?

    Tiki_Torch posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if your hospital has a morgue to hold deceased patients until the funeral home or coroner comes to pick them

  13. Does your hospital have a morgue?

    Tiki_Torch replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    My thanks to all who have answered my poll today! The hospital where I'm working is a 200 bed hospital and they have no morgue. I was quite surprised to say the least. For some reason, I just...

  14. recomendation for rnc

    Tiki_Torch replied to denicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I found Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing by Jane Deacon & Patricia O'Neill (Editors) very helpful. It's in an outline format which gives nuts and bolts information which helps...

  15. "Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!"

    Tiki_Torch posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm having trouble with an inner conflict at my new nursing job and I'd appreciate any input that could help me resolve it. I have moved from a job (in another state) where the the philosophy of care...

  16. "Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!"

    Tiki_Torch replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all sooooo very much!! You've given me some more very good food for thought! It could take me up to 6 semesters to finish my degree at the University here, but I might be able to finish it...

  17. "Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!"

    Tiki_Torch replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    i can't thank you all enough for your posts!!! it feels sooooo great to know people sincerely do care!!! i ended up having an "epiphany" yesterday after much thought on this subject and reading your...

  18. "Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!"

    Tiki_Torch replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Angus, I'm quite sure you are right... I must either put up or shut up. Alas, this is where my conflict comes in. I am finding it difficult to put up with it and have learned not to say...

  19. "Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!"

    Tiki_Torch replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you CheerfulDoer for you input! I also love your quote and it seems very relative to my current situation... In nearly every life moment, I like to ask myself, "What can the interaction with...

  20. New Here! Few Questions ?

    Tiki_Torch replied to NycMom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Keri! Your life experiences would benefit soooo many lives you would touch if you were a nurse!!! I'm sooo very glad to hear your son is well. It sounds like he was one of the most ill types of...

  21. 26wks pregnant and in labor???

    Tiki_Torch replied to sprtbikegrlsv65's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    As a NICU nurse I can say that from what you've told us about your friend, she is receiving care that is appropriate. I am familiar with undelivered preterm Moms receiving terbutaline and magnesium...

  22. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    Tiki_Torch replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago in nursing school, one of my professors told us a phrase which has stuck with me and often been the yardstick that I use effectively to answer questions like this one about uniforms. She...

  23. PIPP Pain Assessment & Gestational Age

    Tiki_Torch replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think I may have found out some more information concerning how we describe the ages of babies. This information leads me to believe that instead of saying post conceptional age I should be saying...

  24. PIPP Pain Assessment & Gestational Age

    Tiki_Torch replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you so much dawngloves and iceNICUnurse!!!! You two are the best for helping me out here!!

  25. NICU on another floor

    Tiki_Torch replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked in a Level III NICU which was renovated. (26 bed NICU, 44 bed Mother-Baby/Antepartum Unit, 14 bed L&D) Before renovation, NICU and Post-partum Mother-Baby Unit was on the same floor...