nikiw

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1. Do your parents have to wear cover gowns when visiting?

   nikiw replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   No parents in our unit have to wear cover

2. To Filter or Not to Filter

   nikiw replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We only filter TPN in our unit. Lipids are not filtered at

3. Cobedding twins and multiples in NNUs

   nikiw replied to wensday's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We cobed once babies are in open crib if we have parent's permission. I have never seen a parent refuse it though. If there are any signs of illness, the babies are immediately seperated. I've...

4. Pediarix/vaccinations

   nikiw posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I was wondering if other NICU's are using the Pediarix vaccine and if so, how have your babies reacted after receiving? Also, what is your vaccine policy. Do all babies get them when they hit 2...

5. When do you call in sick?

   nikiw posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Wondering what symptoms/illnesses make you call in sick? I know they always say to call in if you're sick because of the compromised immune systems of the babies. I have been battling pneumonia and...

6. Looking for advice on dealing with the hard parts of the job

   nikiw posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi, just looking for advice on how to deal when you work your butt off for 12 hours trying to save a baby who ends up passing away anyways. I've been a RN in a level 3 NICU for 16 months and had this...

7. Chilled babies in the news

   nikiw replied to futureTMA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We did this in our unit for the first time last week. It was interesting to

8. New Grads in NICU

   nikiw replied to RU_nurse2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I had 12 weeks of orientation with a preceptoras a new grad. After orientation was over, we had 3 weeks where we were assigned a buddy who could help us if needed. For nurses who have experience...

9. NNP hours?

   nikiw replied to jenjo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We have NNPs on our floor 24 hours a day. During day shift, there are usually 2 NNPs that work 7a-7p. At night, we have one that works 7p-7a. We have eight NNPs and I would say they all work at least...

10. Scrub or handwash?

    nikiw replied to Mimi2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anyone entering our NICU has to scrub for 3 minutes before coming in. If parents/visitors refuse to scrub, they are asked to leave. They are also encouraged to wash hands before and after...

11. New Grad In Nicu

    nikiw replied to IfeRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I went straight from my BSN program to a level III NICU. I think the most important thing is a great orientation. We had 12 weeks orientation with preceptors plus classes we had to take. If, after 12...

12. Synagis and RSV season

    nikiw replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do as

13. University of Cincinnati

    nikiw replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do you know who it was? I went to school there and am sorry to hear

14. Any tips for new grad in NICU?

    nikiw posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone, I am a new grad RN that is starting in the NICU this weekend. Any tips/advice you can give would be appreciated. I am getting nervous. You don't really learn a lot about sick infants in...