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  1. Asked to write statement for a nurse

    tinkerbell419 posted a topic in United Kingdom

    Hi everyone, I have a question regarding revalidation for current nurses? Can a person who is no longer practising as a nurse and does not have current registration (either lapsed of own accord or...

  2. Asked to write statement for a nurse

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    Ok thank-you for your help

  3. Asked to write statement for a nurse

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi there, im not really up to speed on the revalidation because I havent done it. I vaguely remember that you have to prove you have done so many hours of clinical practice, CPD, reflections. This...

  4. The truth about being newly qualified

    tinkerbell419 replied to Charlottemay's topic in United Kingdom

    Please remove message.

  5. What is the common practice for oxygen use for diaper rash?

    tinkerbell419 replied to Laurakfels's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oxygen for diaper rash. Really? Never heard of that

  6. NAS, How do you score?

    tinkerbell419 replied to luvmybabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use NAS observation scoring sheets. I cant remember the specifics but we score if we notice things like high pitched cry, stiffness of limbs, sucking of fists, tremors disturbed or undisturbed,...

  7. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know there is no miracle tool, however im having a rather hard time of it lately. Ive made quite a few mistakes of my own making, through distraction and loss of focus. I have been working for a...

  8. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi All, Got to go to a meeting regarding these mistakes ive made. Ive wrote out a very long statement in regards to my concerns on the staffing crisis on the unit which is ongoing, my shift patterns...

  9. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Im being totally honest. Im on holiday at the moment and i havent exactly been having the time of my life really. Far from it. The thought of going back to work doesnt exactly have me leaping off the...

  10. New Grad NICU Nurse seeking advice!

    tinkerbell419 replied to JessicaNICURN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nursing the Neonate is a really good book. Ive brought others that blew my head off in under a

  11. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have had 5 patients, once i had 6 patients until a nurse came on to an afternoon shift to provide relief. Now some of these babies are rooming in with mom but still its 5 babies with a lot of tasks...

  12. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will admit that all of my mistakes bar one was down to the sheer chaos and stress of the unit making me loose my focus and making the near misses. I have tried and am trying as much as i can to stay...

  13. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Babywrangler, Your very lucky your unit did a u-turn. I don't see that happening where I am, well not at the moment. When you were short staffed how did you stop it from bothering you? How did you...

  14. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wanted to post an update..i dont know everything that is happening as of yet but i will be going on an assertiveness day. I think im not as assertive as what i can be..i think it can be hard...

  15. Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well i think they want perfect nurses who dont mess up in imperfect conditions. Ive made 3 drug errors, one was a near miss as it was so busy i nearly got two babies breastmilk mixed up. It was an...

  16. New Grad NICU Nurse seeking advice!

    tinkerbell419 replied to JessicaNICURN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nursing the Neonate 2014 edition I personally recommend for ease of use and

  17. A few questions on medicines management

    tinkerbell419 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello All, I have a few questions and appreciate that things may be a little different in the US but im a bit stuck on a couple of things. Im trying to understand what is a pre packed medicine and...

  18. A few questions on medicines management

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Im afraid the question just asks you what pre packed medication is? No context as such, its a booklet with lots of questions on medicines management. I have read our policy and there is no definition...

  19. A few questions on medicines management

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok would pre packed be referring to emergency drugs

  20. A few questions on medicines management

    tinkerbell419 replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi I honestly have got no idea what pre-packed means and I asked another nurse who is very experienced who confused me further by saying "well isnt medicine pre packed anyway" so not entirely sure....

  21. How does your NICU unit run?

    tinkerbell419 replied to LucyRn4's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Its quite interesting to see how NICU units are run in the US. Im pretty sure you work similarly to units in the UK. Babies are weighed twice a week or more frequently if there is a concern, maybe...

  22. Vent: parents

    tinkerbell419 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A bit of sunshine and a cup of tea or a caramel latte and im restored back to my glorious self. Until the next parents frustrates me its all good.

  23. Vent: parents

    tinkerbell419 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is a really good

  24. Vent: parents

    tinkerbell419 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think this is something that every paediatric ward and neonatal/nicu unit deals with. It is a universal problem. Parents feel vunerable and understandably are worried. Mothers like to feel close to...

  25. Medicine used to treat respiratory conditions

    tinkerbell419 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello NICU gang, I am looking for some help on 3 common medications which are used to treat neonatal respiratory conditions and stuck. I thought about Caffeine Citrate but isnt that used to treat...