Archive for the ‘Newborn Nurses’ Category

Commitment to Service Environmentally Preferred Products

19th August 2008 by admin Comments Off

NBN has made a commitment to service Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP) to the extent possible and to buy from vendors who are being good stewards of the environment as well. To that end, we ask Vendors to provide us with information that will help us to do that in the future. Ideas for the ways […] Read more »

From Hospital to Homecare - One Nurses Story

27th June 2008 by admin Comments Off

I am a med/ surg RN who worked in the hospital setting for years. I always loved the fast paced environment of the hospital. Taking care of 5-7 patients at a time was typical, and made the day shift I was working go quickly. When I worked nights I had 15-16 patients which […] Read more »

Complete Tracheostomy Care - Part 3 of 3 - Conclusion

24th June 2008 by admin Comments Off

Eighteen years of experience in pediatric homecare has led us to develop this program to further our goal of providing the very best care available to our patients. Taking a child home on a ventilator is an extremely complex experience for all parties involved; the parents, the doctors, discharge planners, and most importantly the patient. […] Read more »

Complete Tracheostomy Care - Part 2 of 3

16th June 2008 by admin Comments Off

Tracheostomy Tie Change
Purpose
Tie changes are done to prevent the tracheostomy tube from falling out, and to prevent skin breakdown and rashes on the neck.
When
Ties are changed at least daily or when ties are wet or dirty.
Supplies
You will need the following supplies for suctioning your child’s tracheostomy tube:

Scissors
Hemostats
Extra tracheostomy ties
Optional self-fastening ties

How to Change Twill Ties
Here […] Read more »

Complete Tracheostomy Care - Part 1 of 3

11th June 2008 by admin Comments Off

Suctioning a Tracheostomy Tube
Purpose
To remove mucus from your child’s tracheostomy tube and windpipe, and to allow easier breathing. Mucus is the body’s normal method of cleaning the airway. During the first few weeks after a tracheotomy, your child may form a large amount of mucus because of the surgery on the airway, and the tissue’s […] Read more »

Common Reasons For Apnea Monitors

28th May 2008 by admin Comments Off

Most Insurance companies considers apnea monitors medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) for infants less than 12 months of age with documented apnea or who have known risk factors for life threatening apnea according to the following indications:

Infants with apnea of prematurity, defined as sudden cessation of breathing that lasts for at least 20 seconds […] Read more »

Delaware Valley Health Services for Pediatrics

23rd May 2008 by admin Comments Off

We specialize in caring for:

Ventilator dependant children
Children with metabolic disorders
Neurologically impaired children
Trauma Victims
Children with feeding disorders
Developmentally delayed children

Newborn Nurses will provide highly skilled, compassionate care you can count on for your child in the comfort and privacy of your own home. In the last twenty one years of […] Read more »

Delaware Valley Nursing Trach & Vent Classes

20th May 2008 by admin Comments Off

Newborn Nurses is proud to announce the following upcoming educational opportunities for our employees as well as the nurses in the community. All presentations will be held in our Cherry Hill office. They are free to Newborn Nurses employees and cost a fee of $100 to non-employees. We are always looking for interesting and […] Read more »

Meet The Home Care Rehabilitation Team

20th May 2008 by admin Comments Off

Each client is carefully evaluated and matched with a multidisciplinary home care team specifically selected to meet his or her unique needs.
Home Care Rehabilitation Nurses function as care coordinators, care providers, educators, liasons and team members in order to facilitate our client’s transition from hospital to home. Each nurse is dedicated to improving the quality […] Read more »

Top Ten Reasons Nurses Love Working for Newborn Nurses

13th May 2008 by admin Comments Off

The Best Staffing Coordinators and Nursing Supervisors! Hard working, caring people to support your nursing career goals!
Our tremendous HR professionals will make the interview process as easy and streamlined as possible making sure each candidate has full knowledge of the list of items we need to consider them for employment.
Flexible schedule – work 2 days […] Read more »

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