dawngloves BSN, RN

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1. ELBW Supine+Midline for ____ days

   dawngloves replied to Justin-RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   One week

2. I know the pros, but what are the cons of NICU nursing

   dawngloves replied to LynnMomNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Wrapping a baby in a

3. HOB elevation

   dawngloves replied to NJNICUCCRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   The AAP does not recommend elevating the HOB for infants. Not even those with

4. Nurses Week 2016 Freebies

   dawngloves replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Most of these are available to anyone.

5. Utter failure with my first baby that should have been coded

   dawngloves replied to LisaNICUrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Don't beat yourself up. Absolutely those more experienced nurses should have stepped in to help. It sounds like your entire unit would benefit from mock

6. Low NICU census

   dawngloves replied to Mimi2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Our census has been moderate to high. Our acuity has been high. So many micros on vents. In a few weeks we'll be full of

7. Policy regarding Kangaroo care/Breastfeeding and MRSA

   dawngloves replied to BeccaNICU-RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Same here. And this is why it is now community acquired and I doubt it's from the hospital,

8. What is the Highest Bilirubin you've ever seen?

   dawngloves replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Yeah, I'm with PRMENRS.I've never seen a formula only order for hyperbili, regardless. You are either NPO or whatever the mother's choice

9. Antiobiotic delivery via iv pump in NICU

   dawngloves replied to Carrybee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Even Vanco and Ampho?? I hope not! I've been in NICU for 10 years and have always used syringes to administer IV meds. Any facility that doesn't needs to update,

10. I didn't get the NICU job...what do I do now?

    dawngloves replied to obprof's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You sound over qualified for staff. Are they afraid you may up and leave if something administrative crosses your path? Try for something else in WH and let the NM know you are still interested in...

11. Research for NICU Tourniquet

    dawngloves replied to alex.IPI's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Another rubber band user. The problem with something like a velcro band is that it can only be used for that one baby(infection control) and then you run into

12. Securing ET Tube

    dawngloves replied to MedEngineer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would say with the Neobar, the tape does not need to be replaced that often because it is far from the baby's mouth and won't get secretions on it. If placed properly and secured well, the tube...

13. Sad story for all nurses

    dawngloves replied to Kevinwrightjr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Seattle Children's sounds like a Hell of a place to work. Between the crucificxon for the the med error and the aggrivation for being a lesbian, they must have nurses beating down their doors to work...

14. Drug babies and families

    dawngloves replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hear you. There have been so many times we told the SW and MDs about our concerns about parents and they blow us off or say they can't do anything and it goes bad. Like the mom in rehab that...

15. Safe Sleep inthe NICU

    dawngloves replied to CareForBabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If they are in a crib and feeding/growing, they are swaddled and on their backs. Haven't had a problem with it so