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  1. Neonatal Certification Test

    kitty29 replied to dbscandy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you have the BSN I'd do the RNC, but I don't and need the CCRN to complete a clinical requirerment. It does take more credits to renew the CCRN, I think the cost the same to take. Maybe even some...

  2. Question about crystal meth

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I see the point kind of to have former addicts cousel addicts(one knows best from an experiece)...yet I agree with so many of your other statements and here is why: From the little reading I've done...

  3. Neonatal Certification Test

    kitty29 replied to dbscandy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No there are both....there is a CCRN

  4. Neonatal Certification Test

    kitty29 replied to dbscandy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How about the CCRN for neonatal? Is that simular to the RNC ?? I need the CCRN for part of my BSN

  5. Question about crystal meth

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I certainly have gained a good deal of knowledge. When I tried a search the other day I saw that they were going to be doing some research on the effects on infants in

  6. Question about crystal meth

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Will you double check the site, I clicked on it and it wouldn't work. Thanks so much for the

  7. Question about crystal meth

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your replies you guys. This truely does break my heart....and I too have seen the horrible withdrawal these little ones suffer from. And is anyone aware if there have been any studies on...

  8. What happens in your NICU when you are short staffed?

    kitty29 replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit is closed (no floating or floats), we do have a supplimental staff pool to draw from and we also call staff for OT or extra shifts. Sometimes we allow each other to work a shift for another...

  9. Negative Work Environment, HELP!

    kitty29 replied to nurseamena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You are so right....speaking as one of the ones who have worked in the NICU for forever, I exspect and want to be asked. I've always thought I was approachable, but forget that some of this young...

  10. Preemie/NICU-isms

    kitty29 replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've used that one too, and the restraints I call

  11. Preemie/NICU-isms

    kitty29 replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Get a degree right from the

  12. Preemie/NICU-isms

    kitty29 replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is such a cute idea, I might try that one myself. I like to do anything I can to make the parents laugh and lighten

  13. Negative Work Environment, HELP!

    kitty29 replied to nurseamena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gosh if you enjoy your job I would hang in there, give it at least one year at least that would look better if you do move on. Is there a big generation gap in your unit? We are experiencing that now...

  14. Preemie/NICU-isms

    kitty29 replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    - Bili lights: tanning booth -eyeshields: shades -oral care: Brushing teeth -moving to Isolette: buying a condo -moving around spots in the unit: Frequent flyer miles -mixing up brst milk with...

  15. Vapotherm?

    kitty29 replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you Tiffy---I've given copies to the RT's & Transport Nurses hopefully start the buzz!!!

  16. Vapotherm?

    kitty29 replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've been using a high-flow ncann system, but this sounds better...do you have a web site for the

  17. Closed suction systems

    kitty29 replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes.

  18. Ok, RANDOM question.What do you think of anne geddes pictures?

    kitty29 replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some of the pictures I think are very nice...others not. I could take it or leave it truethfully. If there was any concern regarding the care of the infants, I'm sure it would have been addressed...

  19. Tsunami's effect on the country of Sweden

    kitty29 replied to InfRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most

  20. Early Extubation in micro-preemies

    kitty29 replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We generally extubate as early as we can(ussually in the first week, after the head u/s), and have used ncpap with rates and higher pressures. We have pretty good success generally...using recemic...

  21. Warning: I need to vent!

    kitty29 replied to NICUnewbie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would think at the very least this little one would be followed by more head u/s, and at some point have a base line developmental screen done. The parents MUST be told, after all they are the ones...

  22. Nursing Wearing Sandals To Work?????eeeeeeeekkkkk!!!

    kitty29 replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    But she does wear socks right? At least that's not skin....but could you just immagine the yukk duds to

  23. Lemon swabs for oral care? Opinions, please!`

    kitty29 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You are right, I've tried them too and they are terrible! Hard to believe the little ones will suck on them. Then when they get mom's good brst milk they don't want it....not

  24. Lemon swabs for oral care? Opinions, please!`

    kitty29 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have an update! I gave all the information you folks shared to our Nurse Practice Committee, and last week they decided that our NICU will no longer be using lemon glycerin swabs!!! I am so very...

  25. Bereavement - Sharing an Idea

    kitty29 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All long while back I was asking you all if you used anyting for a momento for parents in which they could keep a lock of their baby's hair (other than with-in the memory book). No one had an idea....