mahal

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1. What things are permissable to infuse per UAC's?

   mahal replied to Amandamarie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We use everything except vasopressors and bicarb.and we even use it for blood products if there is no other

2. Lactation consultants in the NICU?

   mahal replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   WE have our own LC.She is available M-F. ANd during weekend there is an on call that covers NICU and NBN

3. Is there a problem in the NICU at UNC-Chapel Hill?

   mahal replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   HI, You don't have to have a BSN to work in our NICU,you can have an AD,but a lot of our nurses that's been here 4 a while is taking there BSN to apply for certain position. And if u work FT for at...

4. Developmental Issues

   mahal replied to mahal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks 4 your input. I thought i was posting this in the NICU board. No wonder I didn't have a lot of reponse. Thanks

5. Developmental Issues

   mahal replied to mahal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thank you for your input. I suggested the same thing to my manager,but 2 of our attending doesn't agree with it.They want me to call other hosp.what they are doing....they want evidenced base...

6. Is there a problem in the NICU at UNC-Chapel Hill?

   mahal replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   WE have 50-bed in our NICU. sometimes it goes to 52-54.We use 22- 25 nurses every 12 hours depending on the acuity of the unit.There were alot of staff that goes back to school to become

7. Is there a problem in the NICU at UNC-Chapel Hill?

   mahal replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   A lot of traveling agency required at least a year of experience to be a traveling RN. UNC -esp RTP area is a booming area. A lot of our travelers like to work here. And our orientation program esp...

8. Developmental Issues

   mahal posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I need to know what other NICU are doing in their unit for an early referral to OT/PT consult. What are the criteria..such as how early do you refer kids..at birth or at certain gest. age...etc. ANd...

9. Is there a problem in the NICU at UNC-Chapel Hill?

   mahal replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Well, our unit hired a lot of new grads, and we are level III NICU,so they will just get the experience they need and I guess they are confident enough to take up a traveling position. We have a lot...