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  1. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

    ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    and the ID Doc said it would highly unlikely I would get anything back when we all thought she was positive for HIV. He didn't mention anything about the course of action but said he would think it...

  2. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

    ilovenicu16 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm freaking out and need some information on people who have had a bodily fluid exposure. Today I had breastmilk splash in my eye. I'm still waiting on mother of baby to come in and get tested, but...

  3. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

    ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm not sure, the employee health nurse who handles exposure situations said if the source is clear on blood work, then there is no need for retesting? She came back clear of everything so she said...

  4. Breastmilk Exposure in Eye

    ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you so much for responding back! Employee Health talked to me today and said everything so far looks clear. They are just waiting back to see the mother's Hep C status so I won't know until...

  5. Exposed to Hep C Virus by blood splash to eye. Seeking Reassurance.

    ilovenicu16 replied to SDKRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    What ended up happening??? I had a breastmilk exposure in my eye today and I'm freaking

  6. Transitioning from NICU to Peds Hem/Onc

    ilovenicu16 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I have been in NICU for almost 5 years and I am now going to transition to an outpatient Peds Hem/Onc clinic. I am very excited but nervous at the same time. Anyone have any tips, whether you made the...

  7. Transitioning from NICU to Peds Hem/Onc

    ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the replies! I love my new job! It is definitely different than the NICU setting, but I love it. It is challenging having to learn how to interact with a wide range of age groups as they...

  8. RNs Relocating to Las Vegas

    ilovenicu16 replied to team_Rnurses's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Don't believe people when they say hospitals in Vegas won't hire people from out of state. I moved from out of state and had my pick of hospital to work at easily. We actually like it it here so far....

  9. RNC-NIC

    ilovenicu16 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have 3 years experience in a level III NICU and want to try for my RNC this year. For those who have taken and passed the test, how much time did you devote to studying and how long did you study...

  10. RNC-NIC

    ilovenicu16 replied to ilovenicu16's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks!

  11. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    ilovenicu16 replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. ID 2. 3 years 3. NICU 4. 23.50 5. I think ~3 ish for nights, ~1.50 for

  12. When does it get better??

    ilovenicu16 replied to elliern88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We were always told you will take about 2 years before you are not considered "new" anymore and won't feel like throwing up before your shift LOL. I think it's

  13. Tips on Drawing from Arterial Line

    ilovenicu16 replied to mslema's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On our closed systems, we have 2 ports- a waste and your sample port. We draw back about 1-1.5 ml for "waste", and return it after getting the

  14. My first case of NEC

    ilovenicu16 replied to boardchic's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry Those cases stick with you forever. I remember we had one kiddo who had been there for a very long time,was supposed to be home already but the staff wanted to keep them for a week for...

  15. Question on dopamine infusion

    ilovenicu16 replied to kthelander's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We change tubing for clears Q96 hr (used to be 72), and TPN/Lipids

  16. Orientation process

    ilovenicu16 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are a Level III unit and I came as a new grad. All new grads, and even nurses who are coming fresh into NICU from other units, get 16 weeks orientation on the unit, complete with weekly classes. We...

  17. When is the busiest time in NICU?

    ilovenicu16 replied to choco_noire07's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It varies! We usually average a census in the 30s-40. One time we went down to 23, which is VERY low, and I came back 2 days later and we were up by 15 babies! Some winters we are busy, sometimes we...

  18. Nesting Micros who are on Phototherapy Blankets

    ilovenicu16 replied to jpeters84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same, the large overhead lights are used on micros. Nests are built around them like

  19. "Down time" on your shift?

    ilovenicu16 replied to milkglass's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On the rare occasions I have downtime, what I do depends on the assignment, whether parents are in the room, etc. Of course, if parents are there, I wouldn't be on my phone or reading something. We...

  20. Crying babies

    ilovenicu16 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    To echo what others have said about NAS kids and some "Neuro" kids, sometimes all you CAN do it walk away for a breather and have a CAP or someone try and hold them. Every kid is different. Some take...

  21. NICU Interview!

    ilovenicu16 replied to yoga-rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!

  22. Sweet-ease

    ilovenicu16 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have the 1 ml individual droppers and actually have it as a standard PRN order on admit paperwork for all babies greater than 32

  23. Safety concern

    ilovenicu16 replied to Armywife08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In NICU, we have to float to either Peds, PICU or Mother/Baby. If you had a background of another unit, like ICU, you could always choose to float there as well. We only choose 1 place though an get...

  24. Another new grad in the NICU

    ilovenicu16 replied to oliviamann's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been in NICU for 2 years and was hired as a new grad as well. First thing that comes to mind is to be sure you're not afraid to ask for help if you don't know something. There is nothing more...

  25. Breast milk storage in NICU

    ilovenicu16 replied to catlover314's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not sure of the brand we use, but we have a large freezer and fridge in a separate room on the unit, the "Nutrition Room", to store every infant's milk. We have a tech in that room who is...