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  1. Most used NICU meds?

    tinkerbell419 replied to SoaringOwl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OP, the babies may not have tugged on your heart strings this time but in time they will!!

  2. Most used NICU meds?

    tinkerbell419 replied to SoaringOwl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Lol what is a

  3. Has anyone ever 'taped' a gravity feed?

    tinkerbell419 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I remember once seeing a nurse tape the gravity feed to the cotside to allow the milk to go down. As a student i didnt question it and thought that it must be ok to do that. Unfortunately I made that...

  4. Most used NICU meds?

    tinkerbell419 replied to SoaringOwl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A lot of babies are also on multivitamin medicine, iron medicine and also things like sodium and potassium chloride. Antibiotics are pretty common such as benzylprnicillin and fluxclocillin (just...

  5. Need advise

    tinkerbell419 replied to SailLove80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What mistake did you make? Have you contacted a union for

  6. bathing

    tinkerbell419 replied to firstlight's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is that for babies with infections? I think ive seen something in a pump bottle that looks dark pink but looks like a surgical scrub wash. Im sure they use it in theatres but not on

  7. Have we all thought about??

    tinkerbell419 replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds good to me as i agree that questions do get asked quite a lot which are the same as previous questions and it would declutter the

  8. Need advise

    tinkerbell419 replied to SailLove80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really hope things work out for you and you get your second chance.

  9. Neopuff and pressures. Looking for basic simple instructions.

    tinkerbell419 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all nicu nurses out there, Im looking to try and understand how to use the neopuff resuscitator but want more understanding of the use of pressures, for example, when you just want to give...

  10. Neopuff and pressures. Looking for basic simple instructions.

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok

  11. Need advise

    tinkerbell419 replied to SailLove80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Never let anyone drive you out of a job

  12. Neopuff and pressures. Looking for basic simple instructions.

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Anybody?

  13. Need advise

    tinkerbell419 replied to SailLove80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unfortunately we get things wrong and we mess up. To ere is to be human but we must look at what happened and methods of correction. That doesnt mean hitting you with the cane or shouting at you until...

  14. Is using sucrose in neonates a good idea?

    tinkerbell419 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is using sucrose a good idea? I was giving a baby a bit of sucrose as she was having bloods taken and the doctor said dont give her too much. Can it harm babies then? I thought it was just a sugary...

  15. If you didn't start in NICU

    tinkerbell419 replied to Satori77's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aww keep going and dont give up if you really want to be a neonatal nurse. Yes there is a ton to learn but you will get there. Why not get some maternity experience, either on labour ward, antenatal...

  16. Advice - Is NICU very different to other Nursing Specialities?

    tinkerbell419 replied to polkadotti's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would advise you to try and get a placement on a nicu whilst doing your nurse training to see if you will like it or on a maternity unit. Where babies are concerned, it is quite different and...

  17. My friends are scrambling to submit their applications to NMC

    tinkerbell419 replied to raclars's topic in United Kingdom

    Is this for an annual renewal or to join the register? The NMC will usually write out to you to let you know in advance that you need to renew and you can do that online which is must quicker than any...

  18. Do all nurses feel like this?

    tinkerbell419 replied to Dasher24's topic in United Kingdom

    Oh my god, university really doesn't teach you much at all and I didn't feel overly confident when I finished. Now I would like to know whether that is my fault that I didn't feel confident or I...

  19. Do all nurses feel like this?

    tinkerbell419 replied to Dasher24's topic in United Kingdom

    2 days of orientation? That has to be a joke

  20. Do all nurses feel like this?

    tinkerbell419 replied to Dasher24's topic in United Kingdom

    Do you have any words of encouragement for a newly qualified nurse? It just feels so scary doesn't it. You don't want to mess up but sometimes it can happen and you end up beating yourself up. I think...

  21. A few months ago, I asked you all...

    tinkerbell419 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aww that's great news, and I hope you find a unit where you will feel valued and appreciated by your colleagues. Im sure the babies will be glad to have you as their nurse.

  22. A few months ago, I asked you all...

    tinkerbell419 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Bortaz, you are such a great guy and a wonderful nurse. Do you ever think you may return to NICU? I don't wish to sound probing but what prompted you to leave. You sound as though your heart belongs...

  23. Poor RN professional conduct

    tinkerbell419 replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You know what. You may have a point but its people like you that ruin things for new graduate nurses. Its people like you that make new nurses quit because I have had the unfortunate experience of...

  24. Educational material NICU Nurses

    tinkerbell419 replied to NatalieM22's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think there may have been some misunderstanding on the OP's intentions. I think I understand that you want to get a bit of an idea before jumping into the frying pan. I would recommend looking for a...

  25. A few months ago, I asked you all...

    tinkerbell419 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I bet you would love to snuggle this little cutie! Everytime I see this little nipper on TV I feel all fuzzy and warm. In fact I want to buy one off ebay and have my own little baby