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  1. Bereavement - Sharing an Idea

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    YES! We always have done something for bereaved families since the 25 years I've worked here, but now we are much for organized and knowledgable! With time comes wisdom! Now to work on some of the...

  2. Bereavement - Sharing an Idea

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh yes we have these also...and now on transports the team makes one for the family before they leave with the baby! We also use them in bereavement since not all babys have been transported by our...

  3. Bereavement - Sharing an Idea

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most of what we have is donated and made also by the ladies aux.. The holder we used was designed by one of the nurses and it is made of cloth and has lace trim and a heart decoration, the whole thing...

  4. Bereavement - Sharing an Idea

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Two sizes---one was about 2" by 2", and the other was 1" by 2". I just asked the lady what I was looking for. They were near the memory book section. The memory book section (for scrapbooking) is...

  5. blankets

    kitty29 replied to aggiernwannabe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We recieve donations from so many...and some of the nicest are the quilts that a church group makes. About the only suggestions I believe I've ever made is with regard to bereavement gowns &...

  6. Cool new products in the NICU

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I found several items that we liked and really need (I think) and it was so nice of you guys all to respond.

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

    kitty29 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am so glad to come accross this thred, and will submit it to our nurse practice committee. I hate them because so many nurses just leave them in the baby's mouth and walk away...and that cotton...

  8. does hypoxia hurt

    kitty29 replied to likeminz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't believe hypoxia "hurts" as much as could cause agitation in the infant, this of course would be upsetting to the family. I think that as a baby dies and becomes more acidotic they can become...

  9. Do you sign out breast milk?

    kitty29 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We double check milk with another nurse as you are preparing it, and you label the milk, and chart that you have done so by both

  10. Cool new products in the NICU

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ....I wanted to know what, if any thing other NICU's have reciently gotten and really liked. Reps just tell you anything to make a sale, I don't like sales people. I want the real true scoup from...

  11. a family friend comitted suicide- noone knows why

    kitty29 replied to Angela Mac's topic in General Nursing

    One of my very best friends (friends since nursing school) attempted suicide a year ago...she almost succeeded. After much Much therapy (all kinds) she is doing better-but will never work as a bedside...

  12. A slow night

    kitty29 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    But oon the positive side, I've gotten all my committee stuff done and scheduals done! We were so busy a week ago and now only 13 little ones. How is everyone elses spring

  13. A slow night

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm fighting the temptation to request off on Sunday night....but really should work to have that little extra cash! BTW - tonight was much more active....an admit (A Care) and I have two pts and...

  14. A slow night

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Lots of rocking then!? Try filling a glove with warm water and placing that on the babe's abd. (with a wash cloth wrapped around to be safe) and than swaddle the baby....ussually helps them get a...

  15. Social side of neonatal nursing

    kitty29 replied to heather5469's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There have been great strides I believe to involve the family as a unit ASAP. We give tour of the NICU to high risk mom's by video camera, and the docs are much more up front with the family I...

  16. Parent support

    kitty29 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do any of your units have a regular support meeting for your families while their babys are in the NICU? Like a monthly or so offering? Tonight one of the parents asked me. And long ago we had a...

  17. I'd be a Vet.

    kitty29 replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I once thought about it, I grew up on a farm and do love animals. I would have wanted to specialize in small pets though. There is a vet program near were I live, but I also heard it was tough and...

  18. Loss

    kitty29 replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in the NICU and have been in many difficult situaltions, but never something like that...that doctor was a jerk, trouble is the one's who are never realize it. But as many here have said you...

  19. A Heartfelt Thanks from a Parent

    kitty29 replied to isakswings's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for sharing your story.....sorry for your loss of your son. Your daughter is just

  20. what inspired you to work in nicu?

    kitty29 replied to TxADNstudent's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was a premie, and guess I must have loved the experience so much I wanted to hang out with these guys! Been here for almost 25 years now!

  21. parent's question

    kitty29 replied to missNV's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been asked this question, and generally it's after a review of status. In this case I knew the grandfather was religious, and so am I. I said: "Pray for the best and prepare for the worst",...

  22. Weird??????? It comes in threes????

    kitty29 replied to CallaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ya it is strange, but it seems to happen all the time: three heart defects, three GI

  23. When did it become okay?

    kitty29 replied to bellehill's topic in General Nursing

    Way to scout out the problem and resolve it! Nice

  24. 'Have your views on aspartame changed? DO you use it?"

    kitty29 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    As one of my brothers is fond of saying: "No one gets out alive!" If ya really like the soda....keep on keeping on...you won't have problems until in your 40's when the heartburn

  25. Have I lost my Mind?

    kitty29 replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    You must like to be needed, but I do think you need to cut it