dawngloves

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 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just curious.

  9. 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

  10. 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,

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. Any 22 weekers out there?

    dawngloves replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sorry, as much as I agree with some of what you said. I have to call BS on this. a 23 weeker has a 70% mortality rate and of those surviving, 46% will have severe to moderate disabilities. Your...

  18. 23 wkrs suffering?

    dawngloves replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nothing makes me angrier than a pt dying while on osc because no one has the balls to say, "Enough!". Can you imagine dying that way??! How

  19. Grandmas doing kangaroo care?

    dawngloves replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    HOw is visiting a baby a HIPPA violation? Parents give permission for family members to visit. Test results, medication and treatments are only discussed with

  20. Primaries, too close, and when/how to get out

    dawngloves replied to umcRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's OK to take a break from your primary. Sometimes it helps if you come back to a pt after a couple of weeks. You get a different perspective, you are more centered. And someone may care for her in...

  21. Grandmas doing kangaroo care?

    dawngloves replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've had grandmothers and a grandfather kangaroo, while the mother was there. I'd have to say I wouldn't let a grandparent kangaroo unless the mother said it was OK. Kangaroo care is for the babies....

  22. London Company sells breast milk ice-cream

    dawngloves replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you! This is the best use for human breast milk?

  23. Mandatory Reporting Question

    dawngloves replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our SW will make contact with every MOB. Make sure they have no immediate needs, ask them if they have ever been involved with CPS, ect. They will contact CPS if they admit to having had...

  24. Bedside PPV Bag & Masks

    dawngloves replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh yeah. One of the first things I do at start of

  25. Mandatory Reporting Question

    dawngloves replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Only if you witness abuse and neglect, which is difficult in the hospital setting. Have you asked them if they've talked to CPS? Can you talk to their supervisor about your