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    Visitation during handoff

    prmenrs replied to maxx12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think that 1 1/2 shift change break is appropriate, barring unusual circumstances. Some places cut it to 6:30 to
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    Are we tyrants?

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "...I think we need to be respectful of each others experiences..." from Esme. I second that thought. Thank
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    Are we tyrants?

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just turned the other cheek--have @
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    Are we tyrants?

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I need to [again] point out that "clients" being cared for in a NICU and those in a MICU, SICU, etc. are two entire different entities. From a physiologic, psychologic, developmental point of view,...
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    Are we tyrants?

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It comes down to the fact that neonates are a very different kind of patient. Everything you learned in school applies to adults. Most of that needs to be re-aligned to care for NICU patients. It's...
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    Are we tyrants?

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most, if not all, NICU nurses, use the term "MY baby", often have nicknames for subgroups of neonates (mine was "microchip" for the IMO, it's in the best interest of the baby that we are that way. We...
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    Are we tyrants?

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There was one particular RT @ the Level 2 who could not grasp the concept of too much O2 on premies. He wasn't happy unless they looked like a stop sign. And the delivery room didn't have air outlets,...
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    Are we tyrants?

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think we're (in my case, were) tyrants so much as gatekeepers. If you want to touch my baby, you have to go thru me. And I was not alone. Most of the nurses I worked w/were the same way. New...
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    Bereavement Chair Advice/ Help Nurse Cope with loss

    prmenrs replied to Lynee's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Sometimes we could go home, sometimes not. If the babe was really sick, and they had staffed for him/her, they might be overstaffed when the baby died, so you might be able to go home. However, it...
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    Purple;or, I'm Not Barney

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Aviator Scrubs | Medical Uniforms Manufacturer - with Patented Pockets and Features - One of the RT's used to wear black; definitely fit his personality! Kinda miss wearing/buying scrubs. Oh, wait,...
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    Neonatal reference books

    prmenrs replied to amanda.j's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I dunno, Mr B, Smith's is always kinda trippy
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    Just applied to NICU

    prmenrs replied to reesepiece's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Really. That would be a terrific idea. There will be some days when you wonder if neonates are a different species. Turns out to be sorta true. Many, many things you know abt adults will not be true...
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    Neonatal reference books

    prmenrs replied to amanda.j's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Those are listed in the order of use frequency. In other words, don't buy Smith's unless your unit doesn't already have one. *Save all receipts for your
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    Neonatal reference books

    prmenrs replied to amanda.j's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Neofax Neofax 2013 - free eBooks download Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 4th Ed. The Harriet Lane Handbook 19th edition - ISBN: 9780323079426| US Elsevier Health...
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    Good to see you back Steve!!

    prmenrs replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    While you're babysitting, don't forget Prmenrs's Rule: Never trust a 35
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    SOOOO HOT AT WORK!!

    prmenrs replied to flyfarfaraway's topic in General Nursing

    Amazon.com: Ergodyne Chill-Its 6700CT Evaporative Cooling Bandana with Cooling Towel - Tie, Solid Blue: Home Improvement Keep one or two in an insulated cooler (lunch pack) that you've pre-frozen....
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    Any nurses who tire easily, feel generally weaker than avg?

    prmenrs replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking you should go to your PCP and discuss this
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    SOOOO HOT AT WORK!!

    prmenrs replied to flyfarfaraway's topic in General Nursing

    Back to the topic @ hand: I searched Amazon (my favorite store--you can dress like you're going to Walmart, and you never get your picture on FB or youtube) for a fan w/a USB: got some really cute...
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    Very interested in working in a Nicu - How do I get in?

    prmenrs replied to Tashired's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Many Level 3 NICU's prefer new grads, so they don't have to unlearn a lot of what they needed to work on Adult units. They often prefer BSN grads. Check around your local hospitals to see whether...
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    Lordy...6 admits in 5 hours....

    prmenrs replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Holy cow! Not a good thing to deal w/or look forward to. I hope you can figure out a way to separate the little guys from the screamers. Do you have a pain service? Sometimes it is under...
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    Weekly Weights

    prmenrs replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm going to make a suggestion, but not sure if it is really appropo. Could you focus on one or 2 of the worst offenders, sit down and get them to verbalize why wts are imp't and not just another...
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    Nominated for Daisy Award :)

    prmenrs replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    It's a good thing! Best
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    New back-to-school worry: Unvaccinated classmates

    prmenrs replied to wtbcrna's topic in Nursing News

    I don't think we should get medical advice from movie stars or other celebrities, many of whom have absolutely NO background in science if they even went to college. In practice, we hear "evidence...
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    Good to see you back Steve!!

    prmenrs replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ditto!
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    And needing a whole new set of scrubs and undies? I would. Takes a while to stop quivering as