FlutterbyNurse

FlutterbyNurse

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  1. NNP Study Materials

    FlutterbyNurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all! I'm a recent MSN NNP grad and am gearing up for my exam. I was wondering if any of you have recommendations for study materials that were helpful for you? Thanks in advance for your

  2. What do you thinkf of "Magnet"?

    FlutterbyNurse replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As with anything in the nursing world I think it's important to look at the literature. Magnet Status came out of research. In the 1980's, when the nursing shortage was at an all time high and...

  3. Back to Sleep Campaign- When to start

    FlutterbyNurse replied to LuvMyNeonates's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the inquiry. Our NICU recently adopted a back to sleep policy as well. However, we chose to do it closer to discharge. Our policy is to allow elevated sleep positions until they are in...

  4. Volume parameters for feedings

    FlutterbyNurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm just curious how your units handle volume parameters for feedings? Is there a policy your neos follow or do they all "make their own rules"? I recently had a term baby (39 weeks) who came to us...

  5. Anyone in Florida?

    FlutterbyNurse replied to NebraskaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not familiar with the hospitals in Tampa, but there are some great ones in Orlando. Florida Hospital has a smaller NICU and Winnie Palmer is the 4th largest NICU in the nation. There are a lot...

  6. Cocaine in breastmilk?

    FlutterbyNurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had a similar issue with methadone. I can only speak from what was discussed regarding methadone, and I am aware that cocaine is quite a different drug. We had a mother who was abusing methadone...

  7. lost job after 5 weeks orientation

    FlutterbyNurse replied to iRN86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you should put this on your resume. First of all, you do not need to include why you left as a part of your actual resume and when the employer questions you about the job I would say...

  8. NICU NURSES....labeling breast milk???

    FlutterbyNurse replied to schoolnurseadmin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry-just realized you asked another question of me. Our unit visitation policy allows for two visitors per baby at the bedside at a time. One person must be banded and all visitors have to be over...

  9. Funny Names

    FlutterbyNurse replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    D'Lycia (Is it just me, or would this be pronounced dee-li-shia, making it sound a lot like delicious??) Kennique

  10. Any suggestions for props for a presentation?

    FlutterbyNurse replied to futureflrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't know where you are in FL, but I'm in the Orlando area. If you need any of the suggested items-bp cuffs and diapers-I could get them to you if you're close by. Let me know!

  11. Maternal Newborn vs Low Risk Neonatal

    FlutterbyNurse replied to rags's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a level II NICU nurse with a background similar to yours. My original job was in a L/D mother baby unit that had nursery and peds on the floor as well. There was some debate over here as to...

  12. Help understanding monitors and apnea?

    FlutterbyNurse replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The way our monitors work the respiration piece is not terribly accurate. It takes the baby's respirations and averages them-so they are not true to the second. So we don't use apnea alarms-only...

  13. nurse hydration

    FlutterbyNurse replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are only allowed to have drinks in breakrooms or restrooms. We were all given the OSHA printout that mandates this-no drinks are allowed in patient care areas or anywhere that blood or body fluids...

  14. Developmental positioning in Giraffe beds

    FlutterbyNurse replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have been using z-flow positioners in our unit for a year with good result. We don't see skin breakdown at all now and we are seeing much better head shapes as well. No more toaster heads!!...

  15. NICU NURSES....labeling breast milk???

    FlutterbyNurse replied to schoolnurseadmin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in the one of the top ten largest NICUs in the nation. We have 120 beds and have operated with up to 137 kids on the unit at our highest number. It is a great place to work and we have the...

  16. Formula / Breast Milk Fortification and Protein Supplements

    FlutterbyNurse replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit uses milk techs. We have two to three techs a day dedicated to making and mixing all of the breastmilk in our unit. They have their own room and are required to wear surgical hats while in...

  17. NICU NURSES....labeling breast milk???

    FlutterbyNurse replied to schoolnurseadmin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At my facility we have mom label the breastmilk with two of the baby's patient labels. We require double independent verification (both people need to check the milk bottle label against the...

  18. Preemie Mom turned NICU Nurse?

    FlutterbyNurse replied to krltdy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work with a nurse who had a 25 weeker 14 years ago. It's amazing, but he is doing great. The one thing that she offers to our parents that I'm unable to is a knowledge of what it feels like to see...

  19. Volunteer Cuddling

    FlutterbyNurse replied to scrabblern's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our NICU has 112 beds-level III and level II combined. We use volunteers as much as possible. I'm in the level II area, but I know they are utilized in level III as well. In level II they can...

  20. Enteral Feeding equipment

    FlutterbyNurse replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the Nutrisafe 2 system by VYGON. http://www.vygonusa.com/whats-new.htm It is a purple system that sarted in the UK and is now over here in States as well. It is NG tubes, NG tubing and Enteral...

  21. Do you allow rings of any kind in your NICU??? and other infection questions...

    FlutterbyNurse replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our policy allows no jewelry from the elbows down for staff or visitors. Staff and visitors must do a 3 minute surgical scrub before any patient contact occurs. Isolette covers are changed...

  22. Dream NICU

    FlutterbyNurse replied to NeuroNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in Orlando, FL at Winnie Palmer Hospital. We have a new (2 year old) state of the art facility that has level III and we are one of the go-to hospitals in the state for ECMO. Our level III...

  23. NG tube securement

    FlutterbyNurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i am on the unit practice council for the level ii nicu that i work in. we are currently looking at some of our current practices to see if we, as a unit, are following current best practice...