Florida NICU RN

Florida NICU RN

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  1. Measuring urine output

    Florida NICU RN replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a Level III NICU and we record the urine output with all diapers. Doesn't matter if it's a 22 weeker or 40+

  2. Oxycodone for a Premie??

    Florida NICU RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A friend's nephew is a 35-week premie in a NICU in Michigan. She said that they've given him oxycodone "a couple of times" and each time he's had to be reintubated. Has anyone ever heard of giving a...

  3. Oxycodone for a Premie??

    Florida NICU RN replied to Florida NICU RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have no clue. All I know is that it was used and since, there's a note on the infant's

  4. Deciding between two NICUs

    Florida NICU RN replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck!! Congratulations on graduation,

  5. nursing assistants mixing breastmilk

    Florida NICU RN replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We still have to assess our babies (full assessment is normally q 6hrs, sometimes more frequently). Some of us prefer to not have a tech because of assessments and it's just easier to get everything...

  6. nursing assistants mixing breastmilk

    Florida NICU RN replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, they sure do but only feeder/growers. They're usually assigned two-three babies and are responsible for vitals, changing their diaper, and feeding

  7. Oxycodone for a Premie??

    Florida NICU RN replied to Florida NICU RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The infant was receiving both oxycodone and morphine (?!?!?). The MOB as since spoken to the doctor who agreed to put a note on the chart for no more oxycodone. It's

  8. How does NICU experience transfer to adults?

    Florida NICU RN replied to mtbikegirl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been in our NICU for a little over a year now (and had started as a new grad). Before that, I was a tech on an adult floor. From what I've seen and been through, NICU won't help in the adult...

  9. Funny Names

    Florida NICU RN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I asked a FOB the other day what his newborn daughter's name is: "Sayree". Huh?!? She's a 34-weeker in our NICU and he kept calling her name over and over: "Sayree....Sayree. Sayree?" Hello dude,...

  10. Funny Names

    Florida NICU RN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "Journey". Not THAT weird but come

  11. nursing assistants mixing breastmilk

    Florida NICU RN replied to Lil' sister's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In our unit, RNs mix the EBM with HFM (if ordered). Our techs feed their assigned babies and an RN or parent double-checks that it's the correct breastmilk for that baby. It's then initialled on the...

  12. Sali-wipes for Eyecare?

    Florida NICU RN replied to NICUnurseKatie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use sali-wipes for eyecare. I haven't seen any

  13. giving meds that are less than 0.1 cc

    Florida NICU RN replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't remember giving anything less than 0.01 and if it's 0.5 or less (like Caffeine at times), I push it into the line and put up a 1ml flush. In the instances where I've diluted, I dilute 0.1ml...

  14. Deciding between two NICUs

    Florida NICU RN replied to raerusse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would definitely worry about the 5-on/week. That would lead to burnout pretty quick. Personally, I would not go with the 2nd hospital. The schedule is too difficult. I couldn't imagine doing 2 weeks...

  15. Please fax your NICU visitor policy.....

    Florida NICU RN replied to tampa,rnc-nic's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm from a large level III with 50+ beds in the Tampa area. Mom and five other designated people (dad included) can visit but only 2 at a time. Once mom designates the five people on the list, there...

  16. therometers

    Florida NICU RN replied to JBKRUM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In our unit, we have individual disposable thermometers taped at each bedside. I don't know who the manufacturer is. Our's just read in Fahrenheit. Our unit would NEVER use the IVACs

  17. micro preemie trophic feeds

    Florida NICU RN replied to kangarooyou's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    For micros, we usually wait at least a week. Sometimes a bit more. First feeds are normally 1 ml q 12 for a few days. If mom is attempting to express/pump breastmilk, our ARNPs usually wait until we...

  18. Stethoscope

    Florida NICU RN replied to ittybabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit's policy is a stethoscope at each infant's bedside for infection control. The only nurses with their own are our Tranport RNs and they borrow one from the unit and clean it all the time....

  19. Couple of questions...

    Florida NICU RN replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The only time I wear gloves is isolation (of course), when preparing breastmilk feeds, feeding an infant breastmilk, and when I may come in contact with blood. Sometimes I will when changing a diaper,...

  20. smallest micro

    Florida NICU RN replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How true littleneoRN. Sometimes it's best if the baby dies. I used to not think that until I started working in the NICU. Now I see what they go through and the outcomes if they survive and it's not...

  21. Scrubs in NICU

    Florida NICU RN replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In our NICU, we used to wear hospital scrubs but since October last year wear our own. If we need to pick an infant up (during feeding, etc.), we have to wear a gown over our scrubs. L&D and the...

  22. TShirt/Sweatshirts

    Florida NICU RN replied to BittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "Baby up for

  23. Funny Names

    Florida NICU RN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Twins - Frederick and

  24. Dream NICU

    Florida NICU RN replied to NeuroNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I heard that they're not taking as many new grads as they have this last year because more experienced nurses are needed; but...you can always try calling the Nurse Manager and talk to her

  25. Working while in Nursing school

    Florida NICU RN replied to ZootRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would start with Nurse Recruiting (on the 3rd floor). Good