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  1. looking for bath protocols

    mischievium replied to jnsatc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a level III NICU and our policy is that babies get baths every other day, temp must be at least 36.5, newborns get bathed the first time shortly after admission (as stability allows). While...

  2. Any NYC NICU nurses out there?

    mischievium replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All the way on the other side of the country in

  3. Any NYC NICU nurses out there?

    mischievium replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Steve, I went to nursing school in NYC and have seen both the NICUs at Morgan Stanley (the new Children's Hospital up on the 168th St. campus) and Mount Sinai. Since I really only *saw* them, I can...

  4. A little scared

    mischievium replied to FLstudent's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just completed my first year in a level III/IV NICU and I am still scared sometimes-- but that's a normal and appropriate response to caring for critically ill patients. But the key, I think, is...

  5. daily duties

    mischievium replied to bk2va03's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "HAL", is short for hyperalimentation, also known as "TPN" (total parenteral nutrition). It's an IV fluid made specifically to order for each baby based on their nutritional needs and contains...

  6. daily duties

    mischievium replied to bk2va03's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just started as a new grad in a NICU in the fall, so I can give you an account of my duties. At the place where I work, new grads spend the first several weeks in class part-time and working...

  7. why do the babies chests thump?

    mischievium replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    mitchsmom-- did you mean to say there is a DECREASE in certain

  8. where are new grads working

    mischievium replied to nontrad1964's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Neonatal Intensive Care-- I just started and, so far, I love it. I am in training program for new grads-- I agree with whomever said not to let anyone convince you that you *have* to do med/surg first...

  9. obstetrician

    mischievium replied to ncolvin1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    *OR* you could become a Nurse-Midwife (who does well-woman gynecological care and lady partsl deliveries-- cesarian sections are handled by obstetricians) or a Women's Health Nurse-Practitioner (who...

  10. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Also, if you haven't already you should check out the Ob-gyn nursing/ Midwifery nursing forum: https://allnurses.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35 They talk a lot more about the Labor and Delivery...

  11. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :rotfl: Well, I think it's obvious from my replies what *I* think you should do:rotfl:. If you don't want to get a BSN right out of high school, then I REALLY think you should get an ADN and become an...

  12. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wether you go into an LPN program or an ADN program, you will learn general nursing, as a previous poster mentioned. You have to in order to get your license. And, as PRMENRS mentioned, you really...

  13. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I found the descrption below on: http://www.futuresinnursing.org/education/index.shtml "Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program completed in 1 year Offered by vocational-technical schools,...

  14. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Really? That's surprising. Maybe it's a regional thing, but the three major hospitals I worked in during school in NYC all had well-baby nurseries. They allowed rooming-in (baby staying in mom's...

  15. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Glad I could help!:) One other note about the IV thing-- the "rule" seems to be that one nurse will make 2 attempts to get an IV in and then will get another nurse to try. Even very seasoned nurses...

  16. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didn't even know there *were* different types until a year ago and I didn't understand what the differences were until I was studying for the NCLEX-RN (the licensing test for RNs) this summer...

  17. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    To answer some of your other questions about working in a well-baby nursery: First: Take what I say with a grain of salt, as the only time I spent working in the well baby nursery and on the...

  18. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    mischievium replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Heartfelt4Newborns, Sounds like you could use a little explanation on the different types of nurses there are (?) I'm not sure I'm the best person to do this, as I am new to nursing myself, but...

  19. which acute care unit provides best experience for future L&D nurse?

    mischievium posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I am a new grad who's currently looking both at new grad positions in L&D and in acute care-- primarily because it's turning out ot be much harder to find new grad positions in...

  20. NYC NICU's

    mischievium replied to baby_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Baby_rn, Well, I can't tell you too much, as I am a new grad and only really saw one NICU during my rotations. The Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian (W. 165th and...

  21. Are NEW GRADS successful in the NICU?

    mischievium replied to lefthander1975's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I too am a new grad considering going into NICU nursing-- but I definitely plan to go back adults (L&D specifically) at some point. I just spoke to a nurse recruiter today and asked her if there...

  22. NYC nursing agency work for new grads??

    mischievium replied to smallwoof's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi small woof, I think we know each other in real life, in fact I'm pretty sure you're a friend of mine, I'll send you a PM to reveal my identity. One thing that may not be ideal (or even an option...

  23. which acute care unit provides best experience for future L&D nurse?

    mischievium replied to mischievium's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Again, thank you so much for your responses! Well, darn it! I already applied to the Adult Critical Care Program, I guess I'm going to have to call them and ask about their NICU Program and see if I...

  24. which acute care unit provides best experience for future L&D nurse?

    mischievium replied to mischievium's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for everyone's responses!! I realize now that I made a mistake in phrasing my question-- which CRITICAL care unit would provide the best experience for a new grad who plans to become an...

  25. Any thoughts about Marin General Hospital?

    mischievium posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi guys, I'm a new grad who is considering working in L&D Marin General Hospital and wondered if anyone has worked there or had any thoughts on this hospital? Thanks!