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  1. Too Much Lipids!!

    neonursey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey everyone, Well, a year and a half of nursing and i made my first big mistake and i am still beating myself up over it. Yesterday afternoon my head nurse of all people noted that my...

  2. Too Much Lipids!!

    neonursey replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hey you guys, thanks so much for your replies and encouragement. I am writting to let you know the baby is okay, her triglyceride level had gone down to normal that night and lipids were...

  3. Shadowed a NICU Nurse(s)

    neonursey replied to CarVsTree's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm glad you enjoyed your experience in the NICU. I'm a newbie myself, its comming up on a year that i will be In my NICU and i love it sooo much. I really wish you the best of luck and encourage you...

  4. Nursing school question

    neonursey replied to snakes26's topic in General Nursing

    I AM a grad that went into the NICU right out of school. Best decision i ever made. Most of my classmates went the med/surg route and all of them left their jobs within 5 months. I just suggest to do...

  5. Closed suction systems

    neonursey replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have one bag hooked up to NO (on the NO system) and one with O2 by the bed. We are "not allowed" to turn on the fricken NO flow meter (even though it is EXACTLY the same as the O2 flow meter) so...

  6. Closed suction systems

    neonursey replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The only type of ventilation where in-line is required at our hospital is HFV. (RT turns of machine while we suction) Patients on NO should have an in-line but often don't. Its annoying too, because...

  7. Baby IV's!!

    neonursey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all! I am a novice NICU nurse and i was wondering if any of you have any tips on starting iv's on the little ones! I know practice is a big help, lol, but are there any tips anyone has...

  8. Breast Milk Policies: MIX UP!

    neonursey replied to VgsNrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is so interesting, to sign on a flowsheet, i really think i will suggest that at work, cause our policy needs to be reinforced. At our hospital we ARE supposed to have two nurses check the name...

  9. Synagis and RSV season

    neonursey replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We give our synagis to all the babies before they leave. Usually all on the same day too. (bunch of nurses running around the room with IM needles... ) Our babies must all have their first shot before...

  10. Want to get into NICU nursing

    neonursey replied to rn/writer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi!!! Man, if you came onto our floor and told the Head nurse you'd work nights, she'd hire you on the spot, lol. I am a new grad, it will be a year in february in my nicu. I came RIGHT out of...

  11. Baby IV's!!

    neonursey replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your input everyone!! I'm gonna give the transilluminator a shot next time, i see there are mixed feelings about it! (guess i need to try it before i can knock it) ayndim, i gave it a shot...

  12. Sigh. Messed up, not sure how big of a deal it is...

    neonursey replied to jen42's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG you sound so much like me!!! I went through the exact same thing!! (stupid incident reports scare the drap outta me). I graduated last december and work in the NICU, so we only get like 2-3...

  13. length of your nails?

    neonursey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone Just wondering, in your NICU's, what are your policies on the length of your nails? I ask for risk of infection of course. Its funny though, we are not allowed to wear rings or watches,...

  14. question about diluting!!!

    neonursey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hi there! I am a new nurse in the NICU and have just transfered over from the intermediate side to the intensive side and yesterday was my first day without my preceptor. Things are going good so far,...

  15. question about diluting!!!

    neonursey replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for all your help and suggestions, I FINALLY understand the formula. I think i will bring up the option of smaller available concentrations or everyone using the same formula (which is helpful...

  16. Feeling Burned!!

    neonursey replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    thanks for your help everybody. I am going to speak to my immediate supervisor, hopefully there is something we can do. I appreciate all your help!

  17. Feeling Burned!!

    neonursey posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everybody, Hi! I was wondering if i could get some help. I just graduated from nursing and have started my new job in the NICU about 5 months ago, (and pleased to say i LOVE IT!!!) My...

  18. Feeling Burned!!

    neonursey replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much for your advice. I think I'll speak to my unit manager tomorrow at work, i'm sure we can figure something else out, cause it's ridiculous how much my immune system has taken a beating,...

  19. Feeling Burned!!

    neonursey replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does it get easier with time? the Shiftwork??

  20. Feeling Burned!!

    neonursey replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey everyone, Thanks so far for your help. Unfortunatly we are not self scheduled, we are SUPPOSED to be 2 weeks days then 2 weeks nights, but we are so short staffed, our head nurse is doing...