nicubabies4me

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1. Abdominal Girths

   nicubabies4me replied to LuvaBSNRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We don't measure - but look at all clinical signs. I had a baby in our developmental room that presented without any signs, but had orange mucous threads in her stool. Called the practitioner, got...

2. Please Help - I have no where else to turn

   nicubabies4me replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I'm sorry this happened. It sounds like my old floor! Maybe you should look into a different type of nursing. I worked med/surg tele for 1 1/2 years and burned out fast. 5-6 very sick patients,...

3. IV starts - anyone get better?

   nicubabies4me replied to krenee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'd love any advice as well. I've been in the nicu for 6 months and I feel like I'll never get one. I get a flash almost every time, but when I flush, the vein always blows. I've tried so many...

4. Possible transfer to NICU

   nicubabies4me replied to dseem13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I work in a level 3 nicu. I never worked mother/baby before, but worked in medical telemetry. I really like the nicu. Some days I miss the craziness of the med floor, but most days, I'm happy to...