JGriffin

I like the idea of using the current MAC system... now to get pharmacy involved.

Hello there new grad! I started in NICU as a new grad, but had to move across the state to do it. Now I manage an 80 Bed level three NICU and do the hiring. I do hire new grads from time to time. I just have a new night shift staff and like to have some people with some acute care experience as well. I think you will get some good skills from an LTC, especially time management and prioritization. You do need to continue to look for some perinatal, peds, or other acute care setting experience. Don't give up- you will get there! Make sure you go over behavior based interviewing and have questions for the manager that is interviewing you. Ask about areas for advancement, orientation process, patient ratios, number of deliveries etc. Do research on the organization-where do they stand! SELL yourself!!! Good Luck!:)

Hello! We actually do use Indocin prophylaxis. I think the key is not initiating feeds while you are giving the indocin and sticking with the regimented schedule of at least 12 hours between dosing. It is also crucial to give it slowly. Here are a few recent articles. http://www.nature.com/jp/journal/v23/n4/full/7210893a. htmlhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15235161 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/98/4/784.abstract

Hi all, I'm hearing that JACHO is citing large centers for not having a formal breast milk identification system. Is anyone else using the barcode system? It is very expensive and IT has to let the system talk to your system. If not, what other systems are unit's using?

we use capped syringes in pink basins. It's funny that everyone uses something different! Would love warmers for my unit, but I have no funds for it-

Hi all, I'm new,but excited about this forum! We just had our boppy's taken in our NICU by risk management and I think our swings are not far behind. We too just remove the covers and we have our own laundry room and use blankets. There seems to be an issue with what you do in the NICU- you teach the parents to do when they get home. I guess it is not recommended that they use a swing unattended or if the patient is not monitored- when they have been premature. It's the same idea behind car seat tests and having spells. There have been recent sentinel events with swings of former preemies at home, and the hospital can be liable for teaching them to use them. I see no swings in our future! Makes me very sad.