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  1. Phenylalanine testing...once or twice?

    zeus&lincoln replied to SilleLu's topic in Pediatric

    In our NICU we do it at admission, again at 48-72 hours old, then again at 28 days old and if there is a problem we will repeat again. The first three PKU testings are done on every single baby that...

  2. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    zeus&lincoln replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    NICU 1. polyvisol 2. Caffeine 3. Amp 4. gent 5.

  3. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    zeus&lincoln replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Also I think you should get tons of exposure and experience with admissions so long as you have a strong team able and willing to help you along. You'll never feel comfortable with those kinds of kids...

  4. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    zeus&lincoln replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Misread the pp post. I thought she said baby was on iNO not a nasal cannula. Deleted

  5. Possible 36 week delivery, hospital has no NICU

    zeus&lincoln replied to KatiLB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Being a NICU nurse has conditioned me to believe I would never deliver at a hospital without a level 3 NICU. I know most babies do perfectly fine but since my job is caring for the teeny minority that...

  6. 75 questions, got the pop up, is it too soon ??

    zeus&lincoln replied to blondie1887's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yup, I literally walked outside the testing center and checked and it worked. Congrats,

  7. New Grad in NICU Orientation

    zeus&lincoln replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First of all, you've only been there for 2 weeks... Give yourself a break! I think you are starting out strong if they entrust you with the majority of care on a three baby assignment... Even if it is...

  8. Ventilators and how they work

    zeus&lincoln replied to Joanie811's topic in General Nursing

    Utilize your RRTs to increase your depth of knowledge on this subject! I know in NICU we really work alongside our RRTs and they are an integral part of the team. However, ultimately the patient is...

  9. Career Change ASN or BSN

    zeus&lincoln replied to sheridans2u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello! I would not worry about the job outlook as much as getting a solid education from a reputable school and getting some experience if you can even if it is just a PRN tech job (although most...

  10. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    zeus&lincoln replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NICU: 1:1 unstable kids, kids on nitric Typically 2:1 vented, CPAP, vapos. I never say stable, because even the most "stable" kid can turn on you very quickly. Step down: Usually 3:1 ...all hell...

  11. Jobs after graduating - (or lack of!)

    zeus&lincoln replied to stickynoodles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are right to be concerned but not overwhelmingly so. You may go extra crazy if you read some of these posts on all nurses!!! I graduated with 60 people in my cohort and we all had gainful...

  12. Transferring to NICU

    zeus&lincoln replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Agree with the PP! Most require a year commitment before transferring- however since your manager manages both units ... You never know. It is unusual that a nurse manager covers mother-baby and...

  13. What do NICU nurses consider "viability"?

    zeus&lincoln replied to Summers_Off's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    22 weeks?!?!? Those neos should have to foot part of that family's long-term health bill! They are not G-d! Why must we do this? It pains me to care for micro premies at times...The babies that have...

  14. NICU newbie

    zeus&lincoln replied to XelaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think you are definitely proactive and have the "right" attitude to begin your preceptorship in NICU. A positive attitude and asking a ton of questions is the way to garner help from your preceptor...

  15. Floating

    zeus&lincoln replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wrong

  16. What do NICU nurses consider "viability"?

    zeus&lincoln replied to Summers_Off's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We go as low as 23 weeks in our unit but our neos and NNPs are pretty good at explaining to parents what the neurological deficits will be and chances of survival. The neuro deficits will be...

  17. Career Change ASN or BSN

    zeus&lincoln replied to sheridans2u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    But this person already has a BBA and then some... So the traditional route for a ASN would actually be more time consuming and probably more expensive because of it. Also, you stated you had health...

  18. Career Change ASN or BSN

    zeus&lincoln replied to sheridans2u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Agree with the PP- an accel program (BSN) is what you want to do. The difference between a tradition ASN and Accel BSN is nothing and you will be much more marketable with a BSN in this economic...

  19. Starting as a new grad in the NICU... less than two months to take NCLEX! AHH

    zeus&lincoln replied to Mindylane's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did it...You can too! 1-1.5 months is plenty of time to study for boards if you apply yourself, were a good student and have a good base of knowledge. I am working in a large NICU as a new grad. I...

  20. The TEAS Test, why does it make or break?

    zeus&lincoln replied to Folkeye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I respectfully disagree that the TEAS isn't applicable to nursing school or becoming a nurse. The TEAS encompasses basic mathematic concepts that direct relate to nursing like conversions, percentages...

  21. Delivery hospital vs. Children's Hospital NICU

    zeus&lincoln replied to marmaduke's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a level 3 NICU that is a children's hospital that is attached to a regular hospital so we do get deliveries... lots and lots of deliveries!! I personally love stabilizing and assessing the...

  22. What is your degree in other than nursing?

    zeus&lincoln replied to nija315's topic in General Students

    BS

  23. Failed NCLEX-RN Twice... Need help please!

    zeus&lincoln replied to MrMango's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds like like you need a good content review. I don't think you'd have failed with 75 or 87 if you had a good foundation or understanding of the content. It could be as simple as taking Hurst,...

  24. ABSN vs. Tradition BSN

    zeus&lincoln replied to lot49's topic in Nursing Career

    To the OP, you must find a reputable ABSN program. What the PP said may be true, but it is certainly not applicable everywhere. My accelerated program was 15 months in duration and had the same amount...

  25. Graduation and New Graduate Residency vs. RN Job

    zeus&lincoln replied to soongradrn's topic in General Students

    I would apply anywhere and everywhere. These days you can't be too picky! While you don't have RN experience, you do have PCA (I am guessing that is tech experience in your neck of the woods)...