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

   mahal replied to Amandamarie's topic in NICU

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

2. Lactation consultants in the NICU?

   mahal replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU

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

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

   mahal replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU

   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 least a year,and u plan to go back 2 school, the ...

4. Developmental Issues

   mahal replied to mahal's topic in NICU

   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 again

5. Developmental Issues

   mahal replied to mahal's topic in NICU

   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 practice...etc.Isaid to myself,what more evidence do you w...

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

   mahal replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU

   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 PNP

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

   mahal replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU

   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 to newly grad is great. We have a solid precepting ...

8. Developmental Issues

   mahal posted a topic in NICU

   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 if your unit are doing it what are the outcome. We ...

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

   mahal replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU

   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 of travelers too and you know they come and go. If ...