walkingrock ADN

Agree with the above 2 posters.

really got to me, could happen easily to any of us, I'm guessing she was a PICU RN.

I started in NICU as a new grad, but that was 32 years ago and times have changed. Just keep looking at the big picture and keep moving toward your goals and you will get there. Congratulations on your job in LTC! It is not that easy to even get a jo...

Right now, it is easier to get a part-time job than a full-time job, in my unit. I think it has to do with retirement benefits...experience is not a factor in getting a part-time job any more than getting a full-time job--seniority is though! Most h...

I've seen a few Zaky's brought in by parents, they are nice. Never heard of the Z flo positioners...just looked it up, very cool! We use cloth, quilted buntings and sandbags...but those Z flo's look much better!

My experience is that the person is immediately terminated.

Carry on...we all have issues, they are just not the same ones!

HIPPA is a main issue with allowing other family members to visit without the parents being present.

Thanks all for the books, etc. We don't technically resuscitate until 23 wks; however, it is a problem when it is 21-24 or something...unknown, then we do respond and do what is appropriate, the parents are involved with info and discussions with NIC...

What is SWU?

Art sticks or venous sticks (more likely will be a art stick) when we do blood cultures or have a lot of blood to draw, otherwise heelsticks. We only do radial art sticks (RN's); RT's don't do them on our babies, they only do art sticks on adults.

:thankya: We have 'em set up, checked, functioning for each pt... The only change of practice I see, is they don't want admit beds set up in advance...open and set up when the baby is on the way, same with L & D...they don't want the warmers set ...

NICUGal's situation sounds similar to ours. We went to parents visiting 24/7 relatively recently, in the last year I think. We have been instructed to also point out some things in the computer. Somehow, it doesn't seem to be violating HIPPA to those...

LOL! Oh No...it's checking the O2 "stat" in the ear "cartridge"....

We use NeoBars.

We use the cannulaide also. It goes on the nose and upper lip to protect it and there are holes at the nare openings that hold the prongs in place.

Listen....and observe....don't be afraid to ask questions.

I can see using the benzoin in older kids; but little one's skin is so absorbant. I thought Benzoin was removed from NICU's because it is unhealthy for them...anybody else? We used to use it on a lot of stuff years ago, and yes, it does hold well.

Are you talking about a glycerin suppository that has been put in a tb syringe or do you actually have a liquid preparation? I've seen suppositories put in tb syringes and administered like that; although it isn't comman. Most places I've worked have...

I don't think we have a "social networking" policy; but I can certainly see it coming in the future. I am curious to know what is generally included in the policies of those who do have them. I haven't "friended" or asked to be "friended", fortunatel...

It is a sad situation. You are not alone in your scenario. Patient care is being compromised by the time it takes to document, act as though the patients and their visitors are "customers" and they are of course king, meet the pressure to be efficien...

To the person who wants a tediously detailed report.... Do you know how to read????

I started out in NICU as a new grad over 31 yrs ago. It wasn't my 1st choice, at the time, but it ended up being my niche! I've done other things for short periods of time, and have always gone back to NICU. Yes, it's hard; nursing is hard! You can d...

for years i had 2 very large tortoises wandering around in my back yard. they blended in, and looked like big rocks...that walked! so, i have been "walkingrock" since then.

Our policy is gloves when touching baby; I think it is not very developmental-friendly for the babies. Of course, handwashing after gloves removed and before touching anything being used on the baby. We do not use gloves when touching our computers (...