LittleWonders

LittleWonders specializes in NICU.

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1. Certifications to help a new grad interested in NICU

   LittleWonders replied to knufflebunny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I would usually say that the more hands-on experience the better. However, it would just depend on what those roles entail for your particular unit. In the last unit I worked in, the secretary knew...

2. checking residuals

   LittleWonders replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   If they have a tube, we check residuals before every

3. JCAHO in relation to NICU care

   LittleWonders replied to HurleyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Yes, ours is just as strict. If you forget to enter your action code, you're put into the disciplinary process. We have to comment, but there are only two choices that ever apply - notified the...

4. Interested in NICU.....have an important question tho?

   LittleWonders replied to Italia23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   L2L is right on the money. You have your head in the game and you're totally focused on the care you're providing for your patient and their family. Their needs are simply more important than your...

5. Certifications to help a new grad interested in NICU

   LittleWonders replied to knufflebunny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I would also recommend waiting on the additional education. Much of it won't make sense until you have some working knowledge of the NICU world. The NICU has its own language, procedures and even...

6. High Frequency Jet Vent?

   LittleWonders replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   In addition to the Bunnell website, the best resource I've found for NICU vent issues is: http://www.adhb.govt.nz/newborn/teachingresources/ventilation/Ventilation.htm According to our RT director, NZ...