RNin2007

RNin2007

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  1. Anyone willing to answer a PM?

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you everyone for your replies (both here and PM). The first person who PM'd me gave me great advice so I think i'm all good

  2. NICU Sibling Activity Packs

    RNin2007 replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't give seperate packs to siblings but we have coloring books available (they can color/tear pages out) and books, toys, magnadoodles, etc. that they can play with while on the unit. I think I...

  3. My first med error :(

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had a transport kid, 36 3/7 weeker admitted for RDS, and r/o sepsis. I was 2 days into my 5 day stretch and when I went to pull my meds off our MAK (computer medication program) I did not see his...

  4. hands on care schedules in your unit

    RNin2007 replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ours are staggered...such as 0730, 0800, 0830. I can't imagine having them all due at the same time. It would seem that you would be rushing and could miss something, not to mention like was said...

  5. Off Orientation...

    RNin2007 replied to bayouchick02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I recently finished my orientation too and felt pretty much the same way you did. Our unit was in a lull during my level 3 orientation and I basically had ONE level 3 patient the entire time (a 25...

  6. Watch your deeplines, guys!

    RNin2007 replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also have standing orders for

  7. passed out

    RNin2007 replied to huladancer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I was in nursing school doing my OR rotation, I knew it wasn't going to be pretty when I first put the mask on. Number one, I am claustrophobic and have issues with my face being covered (with a...

  8. Healthy Fear

    RNin2007 replied to littleneoRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As a new nurse, hearing "stories" about babies that were "former 23 weekers, or healthy 36 weekers" that suddenly crump. Real stories of patients that were in our unit. That was enough to put fear in...

  9. Funny Names

    RNin2007 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a baby whose first name TOTALLY rhymes with her last name (of course I can't say it on here) but it's nearly as silly sounding as Bobby Knobby LOL...but its also sorta fun to say. I think/hope...

  10. Starting a NICU job!!!!!!!!!

    RNin2007 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats! I was in your position last year..was hired last May and was also pregnant (ds was born in Oct. so they let me start after a 3 mo leave, so I didn't start until January). Good luck with it...

  11. Any new grads hired in NICU?

    RNin2007 replied to LyndseyER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new grad...I was hired last May and given an extended maternity leave (d/t high risk pregnancy) so I just stated my orientation in January. I absolutely love my job! We have about a 6 month...

  12. Parents that make you go MMMMrgh!

    RNin2007 replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, well said....especially the comparison. I was this mom once (now a NICU nurse) when my kids were 680g/970g preemies. I never directly asked, only listened/heard about the other babies around me....

  13. What kind of feeding system do you use?

    RNin2007 replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same

  14. No preemie for me this time!!! (and question at end of post....)

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    birth story! we arrived to the hospital on 10/10 at 8 a.m. with my c-section being scheduled for 10 a.m. i got all checked in to l&d, and after 4 attempts, the anesthesiologist got my iv in...

  15. No preemie for me this time!!! (and question at end of post....)

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks!!! We got the clamp off....and daddy said his BP was 997/300 while doing it LOL... This is sooooo amazing after having a 26 and 29 weeker...I just can't stop staring at him.

  16. I beat the odds!

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am on maternity leave right now from my new job in the NICU (got hired Aug. 1). My 26 and 29 weekers inspired me to go back to school for my BSN. I found out last year I had a clotting disorder and...

  17. I beat the odds!

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much everyone for your kind and supportive words! I'll post a short birth story on here after baby arrives.

  18. sextuplets

    RNin2007 replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is an update on this page (family friend): http://noemiphotography.com/blog/category/sextuplets/ Amazingly it sounds as though he is doing ok and may be going home sooner than planned...who...

  19. SGA vs, IUGR

    RNin2007 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I found a table at the very bottom of this page that might be of interest to you:

  20. New job in NICU and pregnant

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone, it's been awhile since i've posted. I've finally graduated with my BSN and have a job in NICU (very happy about that!). I took the NCLEX a few weeks ago and passed so that is nice to have...

  21. New job in NICU and pregnant

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank

  22. It's official....

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am an RN!!!!!! I took my NCLEX on Monday morning and found out less than 24 hours later that I passed! The computer shut off at 75 questions - and I walked out of there having NO CLUE if I had...

  23. Wanted to personally thank...

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonite and VickyRN!!!! For getting me through my first year of nursing school - I won't forget you two!!!! I found out yesterday I passed my NCLEX...so it's official, i'm an RN! I can't believe...

  24. kicked out of tech job

    RNin2007 replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Interesting you posted this. I took my NCLEX Monday and just found out I passed my boards today and ironically my boss called today and told me the same thing (the day I passed my boards). They had...

  25. CE r/t Neonatal Nursing?

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone know where I can find CE offerings r/t NICU? Thanks so much!