RN4BABES

RN4BABES

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  1. NICU Changes

    RN4BABES replied to RoeH's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Okay, we call that "induction feeds"...same thing/different lingo. We use "high flow" with humidification but rarely does it seem to replace the CPAP (unfortunately) We have made some advances in the...

  2. NICU Changes

    RN4BABES replied to RoeH's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd love to hear more about Vapotherm. You sound excited about it and I have never heard of it! I checked out the website but would like a brief explanation as to what it is/does for your babies. And...

  3. Please Help...acuity Staffing Tool

    RN4BABES replied to grshpr1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use something called "Grasp" but so many things are not taken into consideration so I don't find it very accurate. It's a computer program that we started using a few years back. It doesn't acount...

  4. nasogasatric feeding practices!

    RN4BABES replied to Leofric's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit changes the NGT/OGT's every 5 days. We use a #5fr for babies under 1500 grams and #6 for those over 1500 grams. I have heard of the in/out q feed but that sounds ridiculous to me as it's not...

  5. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    RN4BABES replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with whomever said the NICU is a "calling". I have been working in the NICU for 16 years and love every minute of it. There's not a shift that goes by in which I don't learn something. It's a...

  6. Student seeking on-line nurse

    RN4BABES replied to butterflied_98's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sure this is the place to get any answers you want! Post away!

  7. Results are in.... with some analysis...

    RN4BABES replied to CapeMaui's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are now an NICU nurse? That's great. Was there some kind of sarcasm in the "crafts? and working in that department? Just wondering how that fits

  8. I heard somewhere that flushing pills

    RN4BABES replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    Return them to pharmacy. In our unit, we put them in the bin for pharmacy and then they dispose of them.(unless of course, they are narcs) How? I dunno. I also have heard when you have outdated drugs...

  9. Funny Names for Nurses

    RN4BABES replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    There is a Dr. Doctor where I work in Toronto, Canada as

  10. Scrub or handwash?

    RN4BABES replied to Mimi2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We haven't used cover-up gowns for about 10 years. Studies showed they did nothing but increase the cost of laundry. We ask/ensure parents/visitors do a handwash at the door (using foot pedals/sink)...

  11. Simply Thick

    RN4BABES replied to BlueYYsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have never hear of "Simply Thick" so obviously we don't use it. We are also in "the year of NEC"..something in the

  12. Routine newborn blood glucose testing?

    RN4BABES replied to bbnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our unit "used to" routinely check glucosticks after birth but now we don't. We are very diligent (at least try to be) about the pain inflicted upon the newborns in that "golden hour" after birth....

  13. Male Nurses in NICU's

    RN4BABES replied to curiousmind's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my 16 years in the NICU (Canada) I've worked with only 2 males. They didn't stay very long (went on to do transport nursing) They were great looking after the babies )although teaching Mom's...

  14. Tricky homework questions - HELP!

    RN4BABES replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    That totally made me laugh. It brought back memories of my R.N. exams 16 years ago. Those questions can be quite tricky. Thanks goodness in real life, you are dealling with the patient, lab results...

  15. Being a NICU Nurse is a mistake!

    RN4BABES replied to future_neonatal_NP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a NICU R.N. in Toronto, Canada and my best friend is a Neonatal nurse pratitioner in the same NICU. I envy her job position as it is widely respected, honourable, and challenging. In our unit, we...

  16. What happens in your NICU when you are short staffed?

    RN4BABES replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Me too!! I hope you guys use slow bolus

  17. new grads in critical areas

    RN4BABES replied to greerster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with you. After the 12 weeks orientation in our unit, the new staff person has to have a 3 month probation period as well. That's usually where they "sink or swim", so to speak. I can always...

  18. What happens in your NICU when you are short staffed?

    RN4BABES replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So, out of interest's sake, has anything "bad" happened due to your staffing shortage? Just hoping some wee thing doesn't have to die because he/she wasn't watched closely becasue of lack of staff....

  19. What happens in your NICU when you are short staffed?

    RN4BABES replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow, I live/work in Canada. I notice it is quite different where I am than from what I am reading here! Are you all unionized? We have something called an "unsafe workload" form that we must fill out...

  20. new grads in critical areas

    RN4BABES replied to greerster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, with proper orientation! I was a new grad in 1989 and started working in the NICU after 8 weeks of orientation. I notice over the years, the orientation has become longer which is great. I agree...