SheaTabRN

Thanks Barbara! Tab

Hello all! I just did a 13 week orientation in the NICU and found that it was (sadly) not a match for me. Not the actual NICU or the constant stress. Better to admit it now than wait I think. I am thinking that I might apply in the infant/toddler area of pediatrics within the same hospital. Does anyone have any special insight about this area? I adore babies and working with them for me was completely natural.... and one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Leaving the NICU is so very bittersweet. I wonder about starting IV's on toddlers... How does one do this?? I know that some of our big babies required a second hand because they were so strong! Is sedation ordered usually?? Any suggestions as to how to calm one enough to do place an IV or other procedures... like: urinary caths, NGT, etc? The Neofax was the NICU med bible... what do they use on peds floors?? Thanks in advance! Tab

I was charting an assessment following a nurse from a previous shift... I noticed that she had charted on the character, color, etc. of this patient's urine. Problem is....Several days before this patient had a... Bilateral Nephrectomy. Hmmmmm... This is a very interesting thread.

A lot of us lift the covers during the day and pull the sides down a night. :)

>> In mine too.... What sorts of things do you all find freddy the frog useful for? :) Tab

NICU_NURSE.... We don't use Freddie Frogs... can you tell me about them? Also... I couldn't agree with you more about the fact that Littman should make a cardiology stethoscope for neonates. I loved mine through nursing school and unfortunately, the pedi head is too big for the babies. I have a bit of a hearing problem... and really do need the better acoustics. Let us know what you find out. Tab