Fall.out.nerd replied to southeRNsally's topic in Pediatric
You could also try a level 2C NICU because they will have higher acuity babies (vents, CPAP for short term) gain that experience then do your level 3. I'm just starting the level 3 course and I'm...
Fall.out.nerd replied to tots24's topic in Pediatric
I've seen balloon races, where you try to blow a balloon up as fast as possible in a race against the nurse or another kid doing IS though with most places banning latex you might have to do blowing...
Fall.out.nerd replied to Kamaulie's topic in NICU, Neonatal
We have pods and the charge assigns who's in it but once in the pods the off going nurses decide who has the assignment usually it's who's had the baby last/
Fall.out.nerd replied to elle_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
For IVs we use a stat lock which just fits over the hub and holds it in place, then we use tape to hold the arm to the board. For NG/OG and O2 we use hypafix which works well unless there's a lot of...
Fall.out.nerd replied to MattNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I work with 2 males in my NICU, and can say I don't see why a male can't work there. There are some moms who may be uncomfortable with a male while trying to breast feed but you'll find females with a...
Fall.out.nerd replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Just finished my 8th day as a new grad in the NICU and came out feeling like I'm never going to learn everything I need to be a good NICU nurse and that I really didn't deserve this opportunity....
I did work until 4th year only part time doing 8 hours a week but sometimes that was crazy. Though they've changed the program since I first started so I can't say anymore if it's manageable. The...
Fall.out.nerd replied to Soon2beNurseAshley's topic in Critical Care
I'm a new grad nurse in the NICU so I don't know a whole lot but here's what I can tell you 1) it's so nerve wracking the first time you go to give a baby a needle (at least for me it was) but if you...
Hi there! I didn't go to Mohawk/Mac but did the Conestoga/Mac program and loved it! Going to a college makes it a bit nicer because the class is smaller so you get to know your classmates better,...
I believe they're the same company as Littmann is owned by 3M. However if you're looking for a Littmann peruse the Littmann site for legit sellers as some places sell knock offs. I just bought a...
Fall.out.nerd replied to Fall.out.nerd's topic in Pediatric
Thanks I'll have to look into that text. My manger has been on holidays so I'm going to call I. A day or so to see what her recommendations are. Good luck in your starting