3yrDiploma

3yrDiploma

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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. 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

  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. P&P Review

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

    thank

  9. 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...

  10. 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....

  11. 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

  12. 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

  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...

  16. Need Kardex Samples

    3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are looking for samples of bedside Kardex type forms to give detailed shift report information and ongoing information. The forms we have now are not working very well . Any help will be...

  17. Anyone ever adopt from their NICU?

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

    we actually have had 2 nurses in our unit adopt. Social worker for the unit helped. 2 of the babies were fostered first then

  18. peritubal cysts

    3yrDiploma posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I hope someone can help. My daughter is in nursing school. She is working on a careplan for a 25 year old admitted for abdominal pain. They did a CT and discovered an 'abdominal cyst'. She went to...

  19. Does anyone use biodiscs on their piccs, umbilical lines?

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

    what is a

  20. Gravity Feeds

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

    I agree 100% with you.....well

  21. Gravity Feeds

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

    it is simply an

  22. Gravity Feeds

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

    lol wait until you have about 25 years under your belt and look back.... I agree about the acuity levels, I guess you can't feed everyone at the same time, but I don't know...maybe a time management...

  23. Gravity Feeds

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

    Seems to me that each baby deserves our time and attention. You would stay with a baby if you had to po feed him, why should it be different if you have to gavage feed? You can help keep the pacifier...

  24. Pphn

    3yrDiploma posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello my friends, Does anyone have an easy to understand explanation, S&S, pathophysiology etc about PPHN??? Sometimes I just can't get it............ thanks in advance for you

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

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

    Beautifully said, and filled with wisdom. I will have my daughter, who is a nursing student, read this. Should make all of us take a minute and do some personal inventory..... thank