NBmomto2

NBmomto2

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  1. Infant Driven Feeding

    NBmomto2 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good morning. I have a question about the practice of Infant driven feeding in the NICU. I recently watch the Webinar from Dandle Lion, called 'infant Driven Feeding: A Neurodevelopmental approach to...

  2. Mandatory flu shots????

    NBmomto2 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My apologies...I had a response typed and sent it before reading it. When I reread it it sounded very rude of me. I apologize to whoever read it. Sorry....I'm going to remain quiet about this topic...

  3. Mandatory flu shots????

    NBmomto2 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My feeling ARE based on evidence I have read. You read...to form opinions that become your personal opinion. Isn't that the way it works? Anyway, my discussion here is done. I will not convince...

  4. Mandatory flu shots????

    NBmomto2 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Still not convinced. But that's ok. It's my own personal choice. I am responsible for my personal health choices as you are for your own. And if anyone asks me what I think of the flu shot, I always...

  5. Mandatory flu shots????

    NBmomto2 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You see...that's where I need to clarify my point. My refusal to take the flu shot is not because of it's potential side effects, nor is it because I think it will cause autism or GBS. My reasoning is...

  6. Mandatory flu shots????

    NBmomto2 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

  7. Neuro Care of Micro-Preemies

    NBmomto2 replied to LOVEnicuRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just a quick post as I head out, but check into what they call, 'the Golden Hour' for premies. This relates to protecting from bleeds as well as regulation of temp, lungs, etc, during those first...

  8. NICU program gives charge of baby's care to parents

    NBmomto2 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The link is not working right now, but I am assuming you are referring to the Family Integrated Care study. We are using it currently in the Unit I work. We find it to be quite helpful for the parents...

  9. What made you want to become a nicu nurse?

    NBmomto2 replied to Lovenicubabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I went back to school after having my two daughters. My second daughter was born at 28 weeks and that experience changed me so much that I decided to go back to school to become a Neonatal nurse. I...

  10. Use of blankets from home in the NICU

    NBmomto2 replied to lmasta03's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do not allow any stuffies from home, unless placed in a bag at the bedside. Any blankets or clothing from home has to be washed in the unit before allowing it to be with the babies. This is because...

  11. Syringe feeding systems

    NBmomto2 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi there...I'm wondering what kind of feeding systems you use in the particular NICU where you work? What's the brand of the system and what do you like dislike about it? I'm wondering because two...

  12. methadone effects on newborns

    NBmomto2 replied to hannahphn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We see them quite often on our unit. We have a scoring system for these babies who we usually see start to withdraw within 12 hours. Our policy is to start scoring them at 6 hrs old. We score with...

  13. CBS NEWS: Swine Flu Cases Overestimated...Whodathunk?

    NBmomto2 replied to H_2_O's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I actually work as a pediatric nurse in Canada, and I saw first hand this week how a DR. admitted a pediatric pt. (with flu like symptoms) with a diagnosis of H1N1, before any swabbing was done. I did...

  14. CRNE June 2009

    NBmomto2 posted a topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Hi there! I'm writing the CRNE tomorrow and wanted to start this thread to get some chatter going to support each other. Anyone else writing tomorrow? I'm nervous....somewhat! It's kind of a strange...

  15. CRNE June 2009

    NBmomto2 replied to NBmomto2's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I passed!! :yeah::yeah: What a TOTAL relief!! Just about all of my classmates got their results today. Seems like a lot of us passed! According to our Facebook Statuses anyway. LOL Hope the rest...

  16. CRNE June 2009

    NBmomto2 replied to NBmomto2's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    This waiting is totally making me

  17. CRNE June 2009

    NBmomto2 replied to NBmomto2's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    A couple of my classmates here in NB got their results today. I didn't get mine. So...I guess they are on the way

  18. New grad feeling overwhelmed - my thoughts

    NBmomto2 replied to b3dorca's topic in International Nursing

    I'm a new grad as well. So far I've had 10 shifts of orientation and have 4 left to go, then I'm on my own. I'm starting to become very anxious. Although I do know I'll be ok (I think), it's just...

  19. CRNE June 2009

    NBmomto2 replied to NBmomto2's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. Anyone else get their results

  20. CRNE June 2009

    NBmomto2 replied to NBmomto2's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I know I'm very anxiously waiting. I've even been dreaming about it for the past couple of nights. One light I dreamed that I failed, then last night I dreamed I passed with a 96%. I heard somewhere...

  21. CRNE June 2009

    NBmomto2 replied to NBmomto2's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    We were told that we should have our results by July 11. So ,there's still another month left to

  22. CRNE June 2009

    NBmomto2 replied to NBmomto2's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Good luck to you all! I guess now the waiting game begins.