3yrDiploma

3yrDiploma

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  1. What do level III RNs think of level II?

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

    I noticed you have just 1 year experience in NICU. Over-confidence can and very likely will get you into trouble. Remember, it is those level II and even lower nurses that are most likely in outreach...

  2. Maybe I need some reassurance...

    3yrDiploma replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a few nurses that can't seem to get thru their shift without having to re-intubate SOMEONE !! You guys that have compassionate enough docs that will give something for pain and sedation are...

  3. micro preemie trophic feeds

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

    Ya know....I am from the old school. What is the big hurry to start feeds? I just don't get it. We may start with Q4 or NPO......and yes we have alot of tummy issues

  4. Is there literature out there????

    3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is there evidence based theories out there that would support starting OGT feeds on a 23+5 week baby less than 12 hours of age? I'm not talking gut-priming with sterile water.....I'm talking half...

  5. Bedside Supplies

    3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am wondering how other units stock their bedsides. What are your unit's protocols etc. The unit I work in now has 4 drawers at each bedside. These drawers are restocked, and...

  6. What kind of feeding system do you use?

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

    I try really hard to spend time with my babies.....that's why I am there...for the babies....not chit-chatting. Our unit really is quite busy.....~45 beds level III I do socialize during my shift, it...

  7. Bedside Supplies

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

    I guess home is where my heart will always be. The unit I work in now, I guess will never measure up. Back home. each bedside had a tote thing that at the beginning of your shift you would go to the...

  8. What kind of feeding system do you use?

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

    we also have started using the tubing with the orange stripe, regular syringes. And EVERYthing must have a label on it...gets to be a hassle, but a good idea. Also.....when you (anybody) have OGT...

  9. Methadone withdrawal

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

    Essentially ALL of our Methadone babies are the product of Lortab/Lorcet

  10. NICU Sibling Activity Packs

    3yrDiploma replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    lol....actually is delightful.....now if we could limit some of our "favorite" parent visits to 15 minutes, we'd be good to go:specs: all kidding aside, our unit isn't really young sibling friendly....

  11. Methadone withdrawal

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

    correct. We sometimes have mom's coming in with Methadone doses of 100mg+ It is just

  12. What do level III RNs think of level II?

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

    Amen

  13. NICU Sibling Activity Packs

    3yrDiploma replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    we don't have anything specific as sibling visits are limited to 15 minutes once a

  14. Need Kardex Samples

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

    cshell1964 please contact me, as I still don't know how to contact folks yet. I would like a copy of your Kardex

  15. Methadone withdrawal

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

    these are the labs that are drawn on admission, any mom that has either NPC or late PNC, or the one's that come in obviously under the influence of

  16. Methadone withdrawal

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

    we use NAS as well. We have never used Methadone tho, but I have read articles supporting it. Our docs tend to not try new things without t he rest of the world trying it first My state has just...

  17. Methadone withdrawal

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

    Most of you are lucky. In our unit these kiddos go cold turkey until they start having trouble. Then it is usually just a one time dose of Phenobarb, more if we can get the docs to listen to us. A...

  18. Need Kardex Samples

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

    thanks iyqyqr for responding. First thing...yea!!! I too am a Diploma Grad and have worked NICU for 27 years!! I am very new to the forum thing, and I do not know how to send you my address. I would...

  19. looking for kardex to use in NICU

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

    please, is there a way I could get a sample of your Kardex and shift report

  20. bedside kardex

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

    thanks for responding! Is there any way you could "snail mail" me a

  21. bedside kardex

    3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been a NICU nurse for 28 years and have seen many changes...our hospital has gone to a new computer system which is mostly a pain in the you know what. With the old system a care plan of sorts...