BittyBabyGrower

BittyBabyGrower MSN, RN

NICU, PICU, educator

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  1. Preterm Labor question

    BittyBabyGrower replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They don't know why! There are so many contributing factors that can cause it, or it just happens on it's own. They are doing a study where I work that is looking for a link between the mom's immune...

  2. new BSN in postpartum nights?

    BittyBabyGrower replied to SpecFuz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That line about med-surg for 6 months...it isn't really true. We have lots of new grads come into L/D, PP and NICU with no experience anywhere else. Go for what you

  3. IV Volume Control Sets

    BittyBabyGrower replied to donnuchi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We havent' used buretrols for going on 10 years. I haven't seen any increase in problems with the pumps...most have many safety factors built into them. Ours have a neonatal setting on them and the...

  4. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    BittyBabyGrower replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    Ours are PIP notes...Problem (ie Poor nippling/nutrition, Impaired Gas Exchange/BPD, Vent requirement, O2 requirement, Parenting/social,etc) Impression(Taking PO feeds every other feed with...

  5. Brain Strokes in NICU

    BittyBabyGrower replied to Noahsmom711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow, are you ever lucky! I have seen kids that were born early, the cerebellum was there and then it begins to atropy..usually because of some sort of vacsular problem where the vessel that feeds the...

  6. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

    BittyBabyGrower replied to prmenrs's topic in General Nursing

    From nursing point of view...if we suspect it is FAS, usually the child is odd looking with all the characteristics...flat bridge nose, wide eyes, etc. We call in genetics and then social work....

  7. Nursing Wearing Sandals To Work?????eeeeeeeekkkkk!!!

    BittyBabyGrower replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    Our dress code says that no open toe shoes, you have to wear socks or stockings with your shoes. I'm sure most places have a similar dress

  8. Having to work Holidays:(

    BittyBabyGrower replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    My DD, who is 9 now, always had to wait for me to get home. Santa would leave her stocking in her room, but she knew that I had to be home before she could open presents. I don't think it is too...

  9. Risks Working in NICU????

    BittyBabyGrower replied to TristateRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use aprons too. All but 1 of the people in my unit diagnosed with the things I listed are under 40. We usually don't hold for radiology, they send two techs, both of which have on the radiation...

  10. Risks Working in NICU????

    BittyBabyGrower replied to TristateRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In the last year, we have had 4 breast cancers, 6 thyroid problems (hyper, hypo and cancer), 3 hand and arm skin cancers and 2 lymphomas. I'd like to see the stats for the other floors. We are...

  11. Waiting for cord to stop pulsating before clamped & cut

    BittyBabyGrower replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm also sure that they gave the mom enough meds that baby wasn't moving a whole lot if at all so that they could get to the mass...they would have given pain meds and most likely some sort of short...

  12. Thawing Breast Milk

    BittyBabyGrower replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Warm water or set out. We have a hot water spigot and will bring a cup of hot water to the bedside for a quick

  13. Breast Milk Policies: MIX UP!

    BittyBabyGrower replied to VgsNrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same here...we treat it like a blood product...check name and unit number and 2 RN's signatures on the flowsheet. In our policy, the mom is the only one who is allowed to label the container, we...

  14. Peritoneal Dyalisis

    BittyBabyGrower replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've done it on several kids and only had one live to go home on dialysis. She rec'd mom's kidney and then later died of complications related to rejection. Those kids can end up being 2:1...one...

  15. Mandatory meetings and night shift

    BittyBabyGrower replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sassy LOL Love it!!! We are pretty much the same as L/D...what is it with these people that wander all hours of the night and dare come in and have babies that need to come to us? Dang....I wanted to...

  16. PICU/NICU..what's the difference?

    BittyBabyGrower replied to Tabatha C.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sometimes I think we are a PICU....we hang on to those chronics until their first birthday and sometimes longer~! We aren't doing them any justice that is for sure. Our hearts go out to another...

  17. Anyone heard of VADER(sp?)'s Syndrome?

    BittyBabyGrower replied to lhawes73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gompers...we have had several in the past few years and they were the product of in vitro too....does make you wonder! Those kids are a nightmare to manage, aren't they?

  18. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    BittyBabyGrower replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    We have a Harley and we ride...DH will take DD on short rides like to friends houses, etc. We all wear the protective gear. I think it is a personal choice

  19. What is Harlequin's Sign?

    BittyBabyGrower replied to wonderbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is a type of vasomotor response...it is pretty astounding to see! It is exactly as someone else said...the baby is divided in half..one half either pale or pink and the other mottled or ruddy....

  20. NCC worth it?

    BittyBabyGrower replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have girls that have moved here from out of state and it was mandated in their units to have the NCC. I have mine...I don't get a pay raise for it, but I also think that it helps validate your...

  21. Epidurals and hypotension

    BittyBabyGrower replied to reprise's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My blood pressure was always very low when I was pregnant and I had an epidural..they just gave me extra fluid and it was fine

  22. COWORKER ~Ethical dilema ~LONG ~what would you do?

    BittyBabyGrower replied to ccrn28f's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of issues...one...can you prove that the patient didn't need a BS at that time? Any finger pokes, etc? Is she using known diabetics? Are there orders for the BS on those patients? These...

  23. Screening visitors

    BittyBabyGrower replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    We screen sibs for immunizations, etc. Any immunizations within 30 days aren't allowed in the unit, esp with chickenpox vaccines! We also ask people that are sniffling to put on masks. During...

  24. Newborn Safety

    BittyBabyGrower replied to Quailfeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh how awful! I'm glad he is on the mend! In our hospital we tell them the same thing as ahleeseoh...we have had kids snagged in the siderails...that is awful! The worst thing that ever happened was...

  25. Locked ICU

    BittyBabyGrower replied to Missy CCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our unit is a locked unit also. We use our badges to swipe in and out. Parents/visitors are only admitted after they buzz and receive a badge identifying which room they are going to and if they are...