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Hello, I have a question about the routine practice of RTs in NICU. Here, somewhere over the rainbow in the midwest, our RTs insist on checking breath sounds and tube placement every 2 hours on all intubated babes. I might have a babe with PPHN, and very sensitive to any stimulation, and the RT is in there every tube hours, assessing br. sounds and unwrapping the tube to check for placement. How is this in the interest of minimal stimulation protocols? I would appreciate any input on the standards of practice elsewhere, and any thoughts as to what I should do about this. Thanks.

Hey, After working in PICU for 14 years, I can attest to the fact that you will have to deal with families that are under a great deal of stress...so, you will have more than your assigned load of patients and for a longer period of time than you would in the ER...too bad the acuity does not reflect that...The most important issue or question is...Do you or any nurse in the PICU have the SUPPORT of management? i.e. consistent visiting policies, supportive social services etc....If you do not, then PICU is not for you or any other nurse...

Hello, I am in the midwest, the center, and no one that I know in the local hospitals (3) here COLUMBIA MO,will pay more for a BSN (exception, VA) which is why I am leaving. I am a nurse with 20 years experience and I love what I do which is why I am receiving my BSN this MAY!!! and I know that there is somewhere out there...that will appreciate not only my experience but my education/commitment to hard work!! Thanks,

Howdy, I am from MO and I am looking at Penn State for a graduate program...It is good to hear that Penn State Hershey is rated so high among my peers..however no job is perfect so if anyone can give me advice on the pitfalls that I must avoid..I would really appreciate it I am also considering NC and the nursing program there...it is great that as nurses we can go anywhere Thanks, Elaine