3yrDiploma

3yrDiploma has 29 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. SBAR for Psych

   3yrDiploma posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hey guys, a co-worker and I came from intensive care setting where attention was paid to detail. Shift report is so very subjective at our behavioral health facility. Does anyone have an SBAR or...

2. Psych Nurse Report Sheet

   3yrDiploma replied to Ndy-RN's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi, I realise this is an old post, but would you mind sharing it with me? I hope you still have it. Thank you

3. Considering switching to psych after 24 years in pediatrics

   3yrDiploma replied to Pug RN's topic in Psychiatric

   I did it after 36 years working NICU! Best decision ever! I feel like a nurse again. Management in my old unit went to crap and all they worried about was ‘don't make the parents mad, that will...

4. Slobber �

   3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Need some ideas for securing 6.5fr OGT to chin while on NCPAP. Kiddos constantly blow bubbles and eventually the feeding tube comes off.

5. Our NICU needs a new Kardex/report system

   3yrDiploma replied to CareForBabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I would very much like to have a copy of your Kardex as well!! I will PM you my address if you can get me a

6. P&P Review

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

   thank

7. P&P Review

   3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi all, this has most likely already been posted, but.....we are reviewing and updating Policies & Procedures in our Level III NICU. We are needing evidence based stuff. Can anyone post some...

8. WITHDRAWL SKIN CARE

   3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   WE SEEM TO HAVE MORE AND MORE WITHDRAWING BABIES.....USUALLY METHADONE. WHAT DO OTHER UNITS DO FOR SKIN CARE TO THE DIAPER AREA??? THEIR LITTLE BOTTOMS GET SOOOO RED AND OFTENTIMES BLEED DUE TO...

9. Circumcized on a vent?

   3yrDiploma replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I worked briefly at a hospital that had an extremely high c/sec rate. I quit shortly after I was at a c/s....and as soon as the baby hit the warmer, the doc left the mom and circ'd the baby....

10. Measuring urine output

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

    you know what?? This drives me crazy as well......I don't need a lecture, I was just wondering what other units

11. Measuring urine output

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

    Yeah, I thought it was a standard as well. We do count the wet diapers. Even with the micropremies tho, it is just a check-mark......drives me

12. Measuring urine output

    3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am wondering what other units do in regards to keeping track of urine output. The Level III unit I work in does not measure urine output at

13. Developmental positioning in Giraffe beds

    3yrDiploma replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    very good info!! the "folded pillowcase"..is that a regular size or baby size? Can you further explain about the 'folded diaper under the tummy' ? What is a 'circular gel pillow? Is it like a...

14. Surgery Bags

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

    info is much appreciated.....I'm thinking 'less' is going to be better thanks

15. Surgery Bags

    3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I need help!!!! In my unit, when a baby goes to surgery, an RN will accompany the baby. She will take with her a...for lack of a better word...a bag filled with additional supplies should they be...