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  1. Vent: parents

    kitty29 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was supposed to be a joke.... I agree with

  2. Vent: parents

    kitty29 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Darl'n this is called "Family Centered

  3. Ever have a patient complain about you?

    kitty29 replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had my own malpractice when I traveled but let it drop. It is just so very frustrating when you do your very best and get kicked in the gut...you know what I mean?! Gosh nurses are human

  4. Ever have a patient complain about you?

    kitty29 replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gosh this just happened to me last night! Only nothing with my manage as yet (hopefully not). I have been an RN for 35 years and this has happened a couple of times....this is the third time I...

  5. Anything new in you're NICU

    kitty29 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's been a very long time since I've check in...just wondering if anyone has anything new to their current practice they'd like to share. Just interested....txs!

  6. Anything new in you're NICU

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    LOL ===>>> Too

  7. NICU Waiting Room Design

    kitty29 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anyone out there interested in sharing ideas of what they have or what they would want regarding the "Entery" to their NICU. We will be having our area redone within the next year I guess. Just...

  8. NICU Waiting Room Design

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just checking the post - txs for them gang! Right now we have a shared kitchen area for clients that is not used. We also have an area in the NICU. The one not used is getting taken out in the redo....

  9. Sugar for newborns does not relieve pain: study

    kitty29 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I won't flame you...but your inexperience in NICU is very apparent in your responce...sweeties is used for the lesser types of proceedures (heal stick, placing ng tubes, peripheral IV placement)...the...

  10. Sept 15th National Neonatal Nurses Day!

    kitty29 replied to babiesRmylife's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nothing happened here to my knowledge anyway...........I didn't even know we had a day??!!

  11. Sugar for newborns does not relieve pain: study

    kitty29 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What our CNS had to say: This study has been discussed on the NIDCAP listserve, especially by the Europeans because the study came out of the UK. What the lay press is not sharing is that the...

  12. Sugar for newborns does not relieve pain: study

    kitty29 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've sent this on to our CNS for a comment...stay

  13. Need to "grow a pair"

    kitty29 replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "Grow A Pair"? LOL!!! I've honestly not felt that type of confrontation got one anywhere. I've been more of a team approach sort of person...for the most part anyways. As far as my own comfort...

  14. Good, cheap nursing shoes

    kitty29 replied to rcm0915's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have Even A Better shoe for you....they now are copies of the shape-ups and I found some at Target! Only $30 and they are Wonderful!!! I had tried the Shape-ups on and these feel just as good and...

  15. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    kitty29 replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Not long for sure....I bet chayah you could do it in "two shakes of a lamb's

  16. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    kitty29 replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I had believed and supported the fact that the MN nurses seemed to be striking for better staffing ratios...however in the end they did settle for just more money....so tell me who really won? No one...

  17. For those that have taken the RNC or CCRN

    kitty29 replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

  18. Need the name of this item for developmenal care

    kitty29 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked in another NICU for a bit and forgot to get the name of this item...it was a jel pillow used to prevent the "bean head" on premies. This one was kind of U shaped. I loved it because it...

  19. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    kitty29 replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yes in the NICU...someone had to care for those babys...but the money got me there. Honestly I'd do it again but can not due to family visiting. Someone mentioned some events done by the striking...

  20. Need the name of this item for developmenal care

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No it was not Z-flo...that is too big...this only extended to the shoulders not the whole

  21. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    kitty29 replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am aware that the MN Nurses will be striking a second time...and although I do support some of they are asking for...I Do NOT support a nurse or any medical professional striking. I see no good to...

  22. Please be honest!

    kitty29 replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    Be Honest???!!! OK --- I work the NICU and have done so for just over 31 years. Most days I love my job/career still! Since I work straight nights I do not have to deal with the day shift politics...

  23. Need the name of this item for developmenal care

    kitty29 replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nope it's not the freddy frog but we did trial it...not sure why we haven't used it tho. Very close...ths was more "U" shaped and was gel filled but not round. I haven't seen on the site you've...

  24. Octuplets

    kitty29 replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry but this whole thing makes me ill - this is child abuse of the worst kind and all the media can/will do play into the situation...it is the children who will pay an enormous price! Makes me...

  25. NICU Sibling Activity Packs

    kitty29 replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What a cool idea - something nice and organized - I've submitted your idea to our unit counsil -