LucyRn4

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1. How does your NICU unit run?

   LucyRn4 replied to LucyRn4's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thank you, everyone for your input. It seems NICUs are run pretty similar, just with a few minor differences. Good to

2. How does your NICU unit run?

   LucyRn4 replied to LucyRn4's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks so much for the input! Glad to see similarities in our

3. How does your NICU unit run?

   LucyRn4 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I am a NICU nurse and *might* do travel nursing. I was just curious how different NICUs operate across the U.S. For example, in our level II, the babies eat at 9,12,3, and 6. We do vitals Q4 hrs. In...

4. There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

   LucyRn4 replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Your other option is a a venous or arterial draw. Both of those hurt WAY more than a heel stick would. Venous draws have the risk of "blowing" veins which means you can no longer get blood from that...

5. Nicu nurse or elementary school teacher

   LucyRn4 replied to jackieruiz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Just a side note, not ALL hospitals hire only experienced rns for NICU's. I got in as a new

6. Bilious drainage from replogle....

   LucyRn4 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I had a patient a few months back that came to us for bowel obstruction. The baby had an ELAP and bowel resection done so the obstruction was resolved. A week later, still NPO, the baby was having...

7. Trouble understanding PPHN...

   LucyRn4 replied to LucyRn4's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks for your response. So, then what is the difference between a kid with PPHN and one with just a PDA who frequently desats? Why don't they have

8. Trouble understanding PPHN...

   LucyRn4 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi all I'm a NICU rn (kinda new) and I am having such a hard time understanding the physiology of PPHN. I have read descriptions over and over and just have a mental block with this subject. I...

9. Why do umbilical lines help infants in respiratory stress?

   LucyRn4 replied to LucyRn4's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thank you for your

10. Why do umbilical lines help infants in respiratory stress?

    LucyRn4 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all I am a relatively new NICU nurse. I am trying to understand why doctors order line placements when an infant is in RDS and can't maintain their sats? Does it have anything to do with the fluids...

11. Chronic lack of energy! New nurse problems.

    LucyRn4 replied to LucyRn4's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ladyjedimaster,I have actually been tested for SLE and for thyroid issues as well. All my tests were

12. Chronic lack of energy! New nurse problems.

    LucyRn4 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey everyone. I'm a new nurse, going on 5 months now. I got my dream job in a NICU and I am happy to be in the unit I am in, but I am constantly battling my energy levels (or lack thereof). My #1...

13. HELP! NRP Questions

    LucyRn4 replied to NancyP123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Start PPV and transfer. The baby is apneic...he's not breathing. Monitoring the heart rate will just waste time that could be used resuscitating the baby. Getting someone to supply a 100% O2 tank =...

14. Infant of diabetic mother and feeding....

    LucyRn4 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey all! I was discussing infants of diabetic mothers with some of my co workers and no one seemed to understand WHY IDMs are poor feeders. We've seen plenty of cases where the baby just sits there...

15. Cover Letter Critique, please :)

    LucyRn4 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello everyone. I change my cover letter per facility that I apply to, but here is a basic one I have been using. Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my interest in the position of...