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  1. Abdominal Girths

    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 an x-ray, and it was stage 1 nec. Can't ever trust...
  2. Please Help - I have no where else to turn

    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, lots of psych cases, dementia, too many instances wh...
  3. IV starts - anyone get better?

    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 things. Question - do you go right on the vein, or tr...
  4. Possible transfer to NICU

    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 feed babies! What I like - The babies are sweet. I...