Hi all I'm looking for some suggestions on how to secure the og tube and edi catheter for babies on NivNAva. We currently use a piece of tegaderm then a steristrip around each tube then a top piece of...
Parents can definitely be annoying. They usually dont realize that their baby isn't the only one in the unit. I cant say I find picture taking annoying though. I understand wanting to document your...
I've been a nurse in the level 3 NICU since January. One of my biggest issues is turning intubated babies. I am terrified of an unplanned extubation. The more experienced nurses in my unit tell me...
We don't have any call requirements. When our census goes up, they text or call whoever is off and ask us to work. I think it would be nice to have call because I get text almost every time I'm off...
I'm a new nurse, just 8 months in. I think you might be a little disappointed when you graduate if you're expecting a low stress job with great pay. I work in the nicu and while I absolutely love...
Hi everyone I am a new grad nicu nurse. I am finishing up orientation now and the one issue preceptors keep mentioning is my lack of conversation with parents. I tend to give parents an update on...
I hate the argument that dress codes shame girls. I think It's ridiculous. Boys generally don't wear spaghetti straps or short shorts to school so they're not gonna get dinged for it. They should be...
Hi everyone im getting ready to graduate in December and I am really trying to land a nicu or nursery job. I have gotten some job offers in my area but they are for adult med/surg. I really hate adult...
We're wearing white dresses with the tights and cap. I think it looks so much more professional and commands more respect than scrubs and I'm really excited to get to wear
I'm not a nurse yet just a student but I think you have to decide what's more important to you. I don't live with my parents because I don't want to live by their rules and as long as you live with...
In my opinion, nursing school content isn't hard. There's just a lot of it and some assignments, like care plans, are very time consuming. I thought nursing school was boring too until clinicals...
Hi everyone Im in my last semester of nursing school. My goal is to be a nicu nurse. I know that can be hard as a new grad but I'm applying to some residency programs along with some other jobs in...
I think it's important to take responsibility for yourself. You have to accept your faults and work on them. Some of my classmates blame the professor for things they mess up because they didn't read...
I think some of these comments are a little harsh. She's 17, not 39. I had a similar situation. My mom didn't think me being able to drive and work was important so she never taught me. I paid for my...
I think the important thing to remember is that writing is not like a conversation. If possible, take another English or writing course. I'm assuming you've already done English 1 and 2 but most...