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  1. Peds clinical today- just need to rant

    BoonersmomRN posted a topic in General Students

    I had a 1 mo. old with RSV so the room is on both contact and droplet precautions. Obviously, I suited up each and every time I went in there but what made me angry was that both my instructor and...

  2. New Grad Interviewing for NICU - Please help!!!

    BoonersmomRN replied to sunshineyday's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have worked in the NICU for 15 months now...here are the qualities that I would say are most important Detail oriented Organized STRONG assessment skills( but you will be taught this) Team Player...

  3. Private Rooms for NICU?

    BoonersmomRN replied to ittybabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have semi private rooms. 2 patients to a room but there are often occasions when there is only 1 baby in a room. The rooms are all layed out in a big semi circle. If I am in the room alone and...

  4. Scrubs in NICU

    BoonersmomRN replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We wear our own and do not gown up to hold infants unless they are on isolation. If we go to the Dr/OR we wear yellow gowns but they are removed before leaving the

  5. NICU to Pediatrician's Office..interview today...tips?

    BoonersmomRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    I have an interview today with a Pediatrician's office for a PT job as a RN. I have 1 1/2 years of NICU experience. Working in a pediatricians office has always been my long term goal and I am just...

  6. NICU to Pediatrician's Office..interview today...tips?

    BoonersmomRN replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks. I don't think I got it though. The interview actually went really,really well ( I thought). I interviewed with the nurse manager, a pediatrician on staff, and the preceptor. I walked out...

  7. Administering a Glycerin Enema

    BoonersmomRN replied to mgturtle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On our unit babylax ( glycerin enema) is kept in a large jar and we just pull out what we need when we get an order for it. We pull up what the prescribed amount is in a 1cc syringe ( usually 0.4 or...

  8. Do you use Mylicon in your older gassy babies?

    BoonersmomRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a 5 1/2 month old baby on the unit right now chronic case since birth- NEC that lead to surgery+short gut, severe food intolerances, chronic lungs you name it. They have cycled through every...

  9. What to use on the nares to prevent breakdown of skin

    BoonersmomRN replied to wrighty's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We only use duoderm. If they start to get breakdown they switch them to alladin mask for a break or they will go to 3L heated wire NC. I hate CPAP. I know it's a great tool but I hate it because the...

  10. Do regular "newborn nurseries" still exist?

    BoonersmomRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a large newborn nursery in my hospital (maryland). It's not uncommon for them to have 50+ babies down there. Yes, many of them room in but there are always a ton of babies down there all times...

  11. LOW Census

    BoonersmomRN replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We were VERY slow June/July....down to 12-17 babies and we are a 30 bed unit that is normally packed. Picked up again Aug/Sept We are slow again. Last night we had 13..got 1 admission.. *sigh* I...

  12. Question for night-shifters

    BoonersmomRN replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been at it for 9 months and I still can't figure out my schedule. 3 in a row? Works well..I keep the same assignment ( usually) but I am DEAD when I am done....takes me 2 days to get back to...

  13. Humiliating IV questions

    BoonersmomRN replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am TERRIBLE at them. Granted I only have 9 months experience but it never fails that when a kid has one go out on me they are ALWAYS a tough stick. I have started ONE myself. But, we always do...

  14. Funny Names

    BoonersmomRN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a baby boy right now named Foote. I seriously thought that was his last name when i was getting report and the day nurse said " this is baby Foote" ..so i said what is his first name and she...

  15. Off Orientation...

    BoonersmomRN replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been off orientation for 3 months now and I am STILL scared to death. There are STILL so many things I do not know and I am constantly asking questions. Most nights I feel like a moron when I...

  16. Formula Prep

    BoonersmomRN replied to ScammRNC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    4 hours for everything except Nutramigen...states on the can that it is only good for 2 hours at room

  17. MD NCLEX -RN exam application

    BoonersmomRN replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Maryland Nursing

    MBON is notoriously bad for emails/phone call answers..... I have only had luck with them going there in person. Luckily they are only 15 mins from me....so I feel for anyone who has to travel the...

  18. New Grads- what starting rates are you seeing?

    BoonersmomRN posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have been contacting nursing recruiters lately to see what the options are for me when I graduate. A lot of them have sent me packets with applications, etc. ALL of the ones I have seen so far...

  19. 1 week left of orientation- scared to death

    BoonersmomRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This post is going to ramble...sorry! My head is full and spinning..sorry! My preceptors keep saying I am doing " great" but I feel like a lost puppy:) This coming week will be my 12th week and that...

  20. CCBC, VJU, Catholic, UMB

    BoonersmomRN replied to shortstuff52's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yes CCBC does. When I graduated last Dec the rule was you had to pass it by the 65th percentile. If you didn't pass you had 2 chances to try again but then you had to pass by the 90th percentile ( its...

  21. How long after graduation for NCLEX?

    BoonersmomRN replied to Sterren's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took mine 3 weeks after graduating. I was the first person from our class to do so. Others ranged from a few days after me to a few months. THE SOONER THE

  22. Pinning HELP!!

    BoonersmomRN replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had a pinning ceremony. We had to raise all the money for it and we did! Our pins say RN on them and it's the same pin that the school has been using for years. During the ceremony those of us...

  23. Weighed for Job?

    BoonersmomRN replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope. Sorry I have never experienced it or HEARD of it. They took my BP and did a drug test but that's

  24. 1 week left of orientation- scared to death

    BoonersmomRN replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well good news so far I have now been on my own for 2 weeks and have been FINE! Granted I havent had to do another admission...but I have held my own with CPAP, Vents, Ostomy's, etc etc! I also get...

  25. CCBC Nursing Students

    BoonersmomRN replied to FutureNurse82's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It's set. It will take you 2 years. There are no classes to "advance" you during your