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    Holy mackeral....we are having an influx of methadone kids!

    prmenrs replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you don't have a volunteer "cuddler" program, now would be great time to start one!! No, this time, I'm not kidding. (If I had my druthers, the folks who run the methadone programs would be...
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    Infection control overkill?

    prmenrs replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I bought a "lapel watch" cuz I didn't like how I couldn't wash my hands w/o worrying about getting my wrist wet. Some places have clocks everywhere, but just my luck to be standing in the wrong dang...
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    Infection control overkill?

    prmenrs replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ask. Email the Infection Control team/nurse, whatever, and ask if you can see a copy what literature or study they are basing the policy on. Do it such a way that your questions are intended to gain...
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    Cross train in PICU?

    prmenrs replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I used to do it a lot. You do need a good orientation, and they shouldn't be giving you teenagers on chemo and stuff like that. (In other words, don't dump on the float.) Make sure you have a...
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    Placing newborns prone position

    prmenrs replied to newlvngrad's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I point out to parents that "we cheat", i.e., our babies are monitored. Once the baby is out of the isolette, it's time to start putting them on their back, unless there are mitigating factors. In...
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    Do you know of employers willing to cross-train Med/Surg RNs to work in the NICU?

    prmenrs replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NICU and med-surg might as well be on 2 separate planets for all they have in common. Are you trying to go to NICU as a career move? I do not recommend you do both. I would make my career goals as...
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    Not a nurse...but, a concerned father Grade 3 IVH, PVL, Seizures

    prmenrs replied to concernedfather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As has been stated, we cannot give any opinions or advice regarding your baby. As a moderator, I must close the thread. Please know we wish you, your baby and your family all the best. Respectfully,...
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    Anyone ever use IV Glycopyrrolate?

    prmenrs replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The kids that take a few years off your
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    NICU- accidental extubation

    prmenrs replied to nicu1_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is extremely easy to extubate a baby, so don't beat yourself up over it. When you do your 1st assessment, check the tube. If you think it might be loosening, have an RT check it w/you, and do a...
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    why bolus and bicarb?

    prmenrs replied to IvoryLena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is sad, also, that you weren't better supported. I'm thinking you were right to question the NNP's order, I think she was hoping a little volume expansion would help the baby last til morning, and...
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    why bolus and bicarb?

    prmenrs replied to IvoryLena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What a sad position to put YOU in! My condolences to all
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    why bolus and bicarb?

    prmenrs replied to IvoryLena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I confess, I'm wondering the same
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    Neofax 2010 Question

    prmenrs replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    IMHO! The 2 essential books are Merenstein and Gardner (Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care by Sandra Lee Gardner RN MS CNS PNP, Brian S. Carter MD FAAP, Mary I...
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    cross-train from L&D

    prmenrs replied to adpiRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "NICU is just as chaotic as L/D...." I totally agree. Unless it's a kinda small Level 2, you can just as burnt in the
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    transfer from a CC to Rutgers without associate degree?

    prmenrs replied to epicness's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't know if you're in North or South Jersey, but check out Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing program. It's integrated w/Camden Co Comm College, takes 3 yrs (with pre-reqs) and gives you a very...
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    Families requesting no male nurses for their baby.

    prmenrs replied to theatredork's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm agreeing w/you based on what you wrote. What would management be saying/doing if a family requested no nurse of (whatever ethnic background) care for their family member. Sounds like some...
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    This too shall pass...? We hope?

    prmenrs replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. I am really not trying to scare you, but that situation sounds dangerous, IMO. Let me count the ways: inadequate staffing as evidenced by: hiring unqualified staff (and it doesn't...
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    therapy involved in nicu

    prmenrs replied to slp1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It depends on the experience of said therapists. I often feel like I'm teaching them how to feed a baby. Which is ok, but don't come in like the "expert" until you've fed several babies.
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    Professional Organizations

    prmenrs replied to darynash's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aw, shucks. Thanks,
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    OGT or NGT for neonates?

    prmenrs replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree w/the above. imo, oral feeding tubes are way easier to
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    I am officially a NICU nurse!

    prmenrs replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I use a pediatric stethoscope for big NBs, and a neonatal for the little guys. Disinfect it frequently. My preference for reading is Merenstein and Gardner. They just came out w/a new edition....
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    Professional Organizations

    prmenrs replied to darynash's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree about AWOHNN--only so much I want to read about nipple confusion! But, I do like that AWOHNN has "evidenced based" a belief I've state for many years: 35 weekers are not to be
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    Professional Organizations

    prmenrs replied to darynash's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have, @ one time or another belonged to one or both NANN and Academy of Neonatal Nurses. I think I currently belong to the Academy. For me, it's a matter of $$--if I can afford it, I join. I...
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    Earliest viable gestational age?

    prmenrs replied to everthesame's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @ 20 weeks, the baby has no alveoli. Therefore, s/he cannot breathe. Perhaps googling fetal development might help your co-worker understand why a 20 wkr can't survive. I'd be willing to bet her...
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    Lost Jehovah's Witness to H/H

    prmenrs replied to blackhundred's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that is the crux of the issue. In re: infants? Many parents in this area are also Hispanic, converted to JW, and are occassionally relieved when we got a court order to transfuse--which we...