Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Presentation
I presented to Ms. Fossum and she told me that I had to speak slower and that I should make a powerpoint. I made a powerpoint with all my research and I linked my web page to that. I am done with my presentation.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Web Page
My web page is completed. I will just have to add pictures tomarrow after I am done making the blankets. I have a seperate button for the photos and that is where I will put the photos of the 9th graders while they are making the blankets.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The email Mr.Luft sent
All,
I just met with Missy Bayerlein (who spoke to our classes last week) to get more information about her grad project. I need each of you to get a list of your advisees who are interested in helping her out on Wednesday, March 5th after school at 4:00. She only needs 10 - 15 volunteers, so we can sort through the list of kids who are interested. I figure we can use Workforce and grades as criteria. In advisory today, ask the kids and email me names of those who are interested. Please recommend one or two of the kids to me; I don't want to have to check WF and grades for all interested students. Missy is going to be on our floor at 12:00 tomorrow, and she'll meet with the students we select for about 5 or 10 minutes in the hallway to discuss details.
Cliff
I just met with Missy Bayerlein (who spoke to our classes last week) to get more information about her grad project. I need each of you to get a list of your advisees who are interested in helping her out on Wednesday, March 5th after school at 4:00. She only needs 10 - 15 volunteers, so we can sort through the list of kids who are interested. I figure we can use Workforce and grades as criteria. In advisory today, ask the kids and email me names of those who are interested. Please recommend one or two of the kids to me; I don't want to have to check WF and grades for all interested students. Missy is going to be on our floor at 12:00 tomorrow, and she'll meet with the students we select for about 5 or 10 minutes in the hallway to discuss details.
Cliff
Mr. Luft 2
I talked to Mr. Luft and he said that he would have all the teachers talk to their advisory groups and then he would send me an e-mail of allk t he names. Then tomarrow I am going to talk to all the students that are interested at 12:00. I'm going to make the blankets on March 5th.
9thgrade info
9th graders:
· Interested in making blankets for the NICU at West Penn Hospital
o Fleece Blankets
o Easy to make
§ Cut & Tie
· Wednesday March 5th at 4:00
· 11th floor Science room
· Email- Melissa.Bayerlein@cityhigh.org
o Please email me by Monday March 3rd
Thank you for all your help
Missy Bayerlein
· Interested in making blankets for the NICU at West Penn Hospital
o Fleece Blankets
o Easy to make
§ Cut & Tie
· Wednesday March 5th at 4:00
· 11th floor Science room
· Email- Melissa.Bayerlein@cityhigh.org
o Please email me by Monday March 3rd
Thank you for all your help
Missy Bayerlein
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Interview Answer-Melissa Ringold
1. Was this your first pregnancy? Yes
2. How long were your children in the NICU for? 33 days
3. How did you cope with the situation? It was very, very difficult. I often felt like I was on a roller coaster of emotions. Before my sons were even born, I loved them with all of my heart. Watching them, so tiny, as they struggled to breath, have stable heartbeats, stay warm, and grow was painful and terrifying. I was blessed to have a wonderfully supportive family to help me get through it, and the doctors and nurses were amazing. As the time went on, and the boys got stronger and stronger, it got slightly easier.
4. Did you feel that the Doctors and the caregivers did everything they could? The doctors and nurses at the West Penn NICU are truly incredible, talented, devoted people. They went above and beyond caring for my sons.
5. Did you know in advance that your children were going to be premature? I knew for several weeks that there was a chance my sons would be born prematurely. One of the twins was not growing well, and I was having weekly check up to monitor his growth. However, I only had 24 hours notice when I actually had to deliver them. I went for my weekly check up on Thursday afternoon and learned that his growth had slowed to a dangerous level. I was told that I had to have a casearean section on Friday at 3pm.
6. How many weeks early did you deliver? 8 weeks early, they were born at 32 weeks (normal is 40 weeks)
7. Were they premature because they were twins? Yes, the complications and slowed growth were a result of them being twins.
8. When your received the blankets how did you feel? I remember being so touched that someone would take the time to hand craft such a sweet blanket for each of my boys. It was one of the most touching moments of their time in the NICU. I have both blankets saved in a memory bag for the boys when they get older.
9. If you would become pregnant again would you go to the same hospital? Absolutely!
10.What advice would you tell a parent that had a child in the NICU? I would tell the parents to be hopeful and to trust the nurses and doctors. I would tell them to spend as much time as possible holding, bathing, dressing, changing, and loving their baby as possible. I would also tell them to allow themselves to feel all of the emotions and work through the rough days, with support and love from family and friends.
2. How long were your children in the NICU for? 33 days
3. How did you cope with the situation? It was very, very difficult. I often felt like I was on a roller coaster of emotions. Before my sons were even born, I loved them with all of my heart. Watching them, so tiny, as they struggled to breath, have stable heartbeats, stay warm, and grow was painful and terrifying. I was blessed to have a wonderfully supportive family to help me get through it, and the doctors and nurses were amazing. As the time went on, and the boys got stronger and stronger, it got slightly easier.
4. Did you feel that the Doctors and the caregivers did everything they could? The doctors and nurses at the West Penn NICU are truly incredible, talented, devoted people. They went above and beyond caring for my sons.
5. Did you know in advance that your children were going to be premature? I knew for several weeks that there was a chance my sons would be born prematurely. One of the twins was not growing well, and I was having weekly check up to monitor his growth. However, I only had 24 hours notice when I actually had to deliver them. I went for my weekly check up on Thursday afternoon and learned that his growth had slowed to a dangerous level. I was told that I had to have a casearean section on Friday at 3pm.
6. How many weeks early did you deliver? 8 weeks early, they were born at 32 weeks (normal is 40 weeks)
7. Were they premature because they were twins? Yes, the complications and slowed growth were a result of them being twins.
8. When your received the blankets how did you feel? I remember being so touched that someone would take the time to hand craft such a sweet blanket for each of my boys. It was one of the most touching moments of their time in the NICU. I have both blankets saved in a memory bag for the boys when they get older.
9. If you would become pregnant again would you go to the same hospital? Absolutely!
10.What advice would you tell a parent that had a child in the NICU? I would tell the parents to be hopeful and to trust the nurses and doctors. I would tell them to spend as much time as possible holding, bathing, dressing, changing, and loving their baby as possible. I would also tell them to allow themselves to feel all of the emotions and work through the rough days, with support and love from family and friends.
Presentation
I am going to show my web page in my presentation. I also am going to show a blanket that the 9th graders created. I will have picture there so they can see the 9th grade students working on them.
I am finishing my web page up now. I have to make sure all of my links works.
I am finishing my web page up now. I have to make sure all of my links works.
Mr.Luft
I sent an e-mail to Mr. Luft and I asked him if we can meet tomarrow at 10:20 so we could plan when I can do my project. I am waiting for him to write back.
Interview-Melissa Ringold
I e-mail Melissa Ringold the interview questions I asked her...
1. Was this your first pregnancy?
2. How long were your children in the NICU for?
3. How did you cope with the situation?
4. Did you feel that the Doctors and the caregivers did everything they could?
5. Did you know in advance that your children were going to be premature?
6. How many weeks early did you deliver?
7. Were they premature because they were twins?
8. When your received the blankets how did you feel?
9. If you would become pregnant again would you go to the same hospital?
10.What advice would you tell a parent that had a child in the NICU?
1. Was this your first pregnancy?
2. How long were your children in the NICU for?
3. How did you cope with the situation?
4. Did you feel that the Doctors and the caregivers did everything they could?
5. Did you know in advance that your children were going to be premature?
6. How many weeks early did you deliver?
7. Were they premature because they were twins?
8. When your received the blankets how did you feel?
9. If you would become pregnant again would you go to the same hospital?
10.What advice would you tell a parent that had a child in the NICU?
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
9th grade
I got the apporval from the 9th grade faculty. I am going to go to the 9th grade classes on Wends-2-20-08 at 8:00.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
The e-mail i sent
9th grade faculty,
Hi my name is Melissa Bayerlein and I am a senior. I am in Graduation Project now and I am doing my project on the NICU and premature babies. For my tangable project I am making blankets for the premmies and then donating them to West Penn Hospital and that is where I had my internship. I wanted to know if some of your students would help me after school one day. Therefore, I wanted to know if I could come to each class and present this information and see if any of your students would be interested. If this is ok can you please e-mail me asap.
Thank You,
Missy Bayerlein
Hi my name is Melissa Bayerlein and I am a senior. I am in Graduation Project now and I am doing my project on the NICU and premature babies. For my tangable project I am making blankets for the premmies and then donating them to West Penn Hospital and that is where I had my internship. I wanted to know if some of your students would help me after school one day. Therefore, I wanted to know if I could come to each class and present this information and see if any of your students would be interested. If this is ok can you please e-mail me asap.
Thank You,
Missy Bayerlein
Fabric
I got my fabric at Joann Fabrics. I am going to have the 9th graders make sixteen blankets and then I am going to donate them to West Penn Hospital.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Thesis Statement
By using new medical technologies these premature children now have a chance for survival.
No sew fleece blanket instructions
Take your two pieces of fleece. Put one piece on top of the other lining up the edges so they are even. (one side will be the front and the other side will be the back of your blanket)Pictures
Trim off any selvage around the edges of your fleece ( try not to cut in more than 2 inches) * Remember you need to try to cut straight, but it doesn't have to be.
Take your piece of 4"x4" paper lay it on the corner of your blanket. Then cut out the corner through both layers. Proceed to do this on all four corners.
Now you are ready to cut your fringes. Cut 4 inches into both fleeces at 1" wide. I found it easier to lay a tape measure across from the corner of the cut out corner to the other.
Your fringes don't need to be 1" exactly, just try to keep them the same size.( You don't want to have one fringe 1" and the next one 2".)Proceed to cut 1" intervals on all four sides.
Starting on one side tie over hand knots (using one fringe from each fleece.) Tie these knots on every other fringe around the entire blanket.
Then flip the whole blanket over and tie the remaining knots until your blanket is complete.(This helps your knotted ends look perfect)
Trim off any selvage around the edges of your fleece ( try not to cut in more than 2 inches) * Remember you need to try to cut straight, but it doesn't have to be.
Take your piece of 4"x4" paper lay it on the corner of your blanket. Then cut out the corner through both layers. Proceed to do this on all four corners.
Now you are ready to cut your fringes. Cut 4 inches into both fleeces at 1" wide. I found it easier to lay a tape measure across from the corner of the cut out corner to the other.
Your fringes don't need to be 1" exactly, just try to keep them the same size.( You don't want to have one fringe 1" and the next one 2".)Proceed to cut 1" intervals on all four sides.
Starting on one side tie over hand knots (using one fringe from each fleece.) Tie these knots on every other fringe around the entire blanket.
Then flip the whole blanket over and tie the remaining knots until your blanket is complete.(This helps your knotted ends look perfect)
Materials & Things I need to make fleece blankets
Materials needed:
Fabric needs to be at least 40 inches or wider (most are 54 inches) Baby/Toddler - 1 to 1 1/2 yards (in both fabrics) Child - 1 3/4 yards (in both fabrics) Teen/Adult - 2 yards (in both fabrics)Buy Fleece Online Feel free to make your blanket(s) bigger for taller or bigger people
Things you need:
Two pieces of fleece the same size. Piece may be the same pattern, two different patterns, two plain colors or a pattern on one side and a plain color on the other.Scissors (sharp ones) Tape measure or ruler one 4" x 4" piece of paper
Fabric needs to be at least 40 inches or wider (most are 54 inches) Baby/Toddler - 1 to 1 1/2 yards (in both fabrics) Child - 1 3/4 yards (in both fabrics) Teen/Adult - 2 yards (in both fabrics)Buy Fleece Online Feel free to make your blanket(s) bigger for taller or bigger people
Things you need:
Two pieces of fleece the same size. Piece may be the same pattern, two different patterns, two plain colors or a pattern on one side and a plain color on the other.Scissors (sharp ones) Tape measure or ruler one 4" x 4" piece of paper
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Interview Questions & Answers
Why did you choose to be a NICU Nurse?
· I had experienced many other types of nursing and felt that it would be a new and challenging pursuit.
What inspires you to work everyday?
· My ability to make a difference in the lives of the babies, families and the staff that I lead.
If you could change one thing about your job what would it be? Why?
· I would like to do less paper work.
· I would like to have more time to spend with the babies and their families.
Do you have to take any work home with you?
· I do not have to take work home but there are times when I do. Changing the environment helps to freshen my perspective at times.
How does this job interfere with your home life?
· My position requires 24/7 responsibility. There are times when I am required to do something for work and there is something happening in my home life. The two may conflict. However, if there is some really important, an event in my personal life, there are other individuals in the organization that cover my position. I make provisions to get coverage.
What’s the average salary that the hospital pays you?
· There is range based on years of experience and the nursing position.
· I think the range is approx. between 42k and 80k.
Would you ever change your Career?
· Yes, if there was an opportunity that was worth while and I felt unmotivated in my current position.
Would you say that this job makes you fearless? Explain
· No. I am a logical thinker but there are things that can happen that are out of ones control. That can sometimes cause fear.
What skills do you think you need the most in this field?
· Compassion, passion, and logic.
What are your hours like?
· 7am until all responsibilities have been met.
What steps did you take to become a NICU Nurse?
· I applied for the job; was hired; oriented to the position for 6 weeks; attended specialty classes; sought mentoring opportunities for many years and I still do.
Have you ever had an experience that made you want to quit this job? Explain
· No, not yet.
What inspired you to stay?
· I stay because I can make a difference.
On an easy day what do you do?
· There are no easy days.
On a busy day what do you do?
· I handle a wide variety of responsibilities from daily operations, budget, personnel, patient projects, staff projects, education, regulatory requirements, even payroll.
What personal qualities do you struggle with?
· Sometimes I struggle with my own impatience in obtaining results.
What are your strengths and how do you use them at this job?
· I am a hopeful individual. I am a natural leader and desire to help those around me to be their best.
What would you tell someone that’s about to become a NICU Nurse?
· Think about a broader experience first, because NICU nursing is very specialized field. It is very rewarding but can be limiting if that is the starting point for nursing.
Has being a NICU Nurse changed you at all? Explain
· Yes, all of life’s experiences change us. Nursing brings many intense emotions good and bad. I have grown and matured throughout my varied nursing experiences.
How do you deal with emotional stress?
· I pray. After that, I talk to people that understand like my peers and my husband.
· I had experienced many other types of nursing and felt that it would be a new and challenging pursuit.
What inspires you to work everyday?
· My ability to make a difference in the lives of the babies, families and the staff that I lead.
If you could change one thing about your job what would it be? Why?
· I would like to do less paper work.
· I would like to have more time to spend with the babies and their families.
Do you have to take any work home with you?
· I do not have to take work home but there are times when I do. Changing the environment helps to freshen my perspective at times.
How does this job interfere with your home life?
· My position requires 24/7 responsibility. There are times when I am required to do something for work and there is something happening in my home life. The two may conflict. However, if there is some really important, an event in my personal life, there are other individuals in the organization that cover my position. I make provisions to get coverage.
What’s the average salary that the hospital pays you?
· There is range based on years of experience and the nursing position.
· I think the range is approx. between 42k and 80k.
Would you ever change your Career?
· Yes, if there was an opportunity that was worth while and I felt unmotivated in my current position.
Would you say that this job makes you fearless? Explain
· No. I am a logical thinker but there are things that can happen that are out of ones control. That can sometimes cause fear.
What skills do you think you need the most in this field?
· Compassion, passion, and logic.
What are your hours like?
· 7am until all responsibilities have been met.
What steps did you take to become a NICU Nurse?
· I applied for the job; was hired; oriented to the position for 6 weeks; attended specialty classes; sought mentoring opportunities for many years and I still do.
Have you ever had an experience that made you want to quit this job? Explain
· No, not yet.
What inspired you to stay?
· I stay because I can make a difference.
On an easy day what do you do?
· There are no easy days.
On a busy day what do you do?
· I handle a wide variety of responsibilities from daily operations, budget, personnel, patient projects, staff projects, education, regulatory requirements, even payroll.
What personal qualities do you struggle with?
· Sometimes I struggle with my own impatience in obtaining results.
What are your strengths and how do you use them at this job?
· I am a hopeful individual. I am a natural leader and desire to help those around me to be their best.
What would you tell someone that’s about to become a NICU Nurse?
· Think about a broader experience first, because NICU nursing is very specialized field. It is very rewarding but can be limiting if that is the starting point for nursing.
Has being a NICU Nurse changed you at all? Explain
· Yes, all of life’s experiences change us. Nursing brings many intense emotions good and bad. I have grown and matured throughout my varied nursing experiences.
How do you deal with emotional stress?
· I pray. After that, I talk to people that understand like my peers and my husband.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Notes Completed
I fishished my notes today and now I am starting my outline. I am going to start my research paper over the weekend.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Web Portfolio
I updated my web page. I put my new essential and foundation questions on it. After I get done with my actually project I will put pictures on there from it.
January 11
Today I e-mailed my mentor and ask her if she could answer my interview questions over
e-mail. I also am starting on my research, and getting a book from the libary.
e-mail. I also am starting on my research, and getting a book from the libary.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Foundation Questions
What is the NICU?
How is premature birth caused?
How can you prevent premature birth?
How does the Neonatal Unit works?
How many premature births are there a year?
Has premature births increased?
How does premature birth affect the family?
Does being born premature affect your future?
Do premature births run in your genetics?
How do you determine what baby need special care?
How is premature birth caused?
How can you prevent premature birth?
How does the Neonatal Unit works?
How many premature births are there a year?
Has premature births increased?
How does premature birth affect the family?
Does being born premature affect your future?
Do premature births run in your genetics?
How do you determine what baby need special care?
Interview Planning
Interview Planning
Name of Person to be interviewed: Lisa Graper
Title or reason for interviewing this particular person:
The reason why I am interviewing her is because she was my mentor and she is the head coordinator on the NICU at West Penn Hospital.
What do you hope to accomplish with this interview?
I hope to learn more about her experiences on the NICU and just more about the premature babies and how everything works.
Contact information (phone number, email, etc.):
lgraper@wpahs.org-email
Name of Person to be interviewed: Lisa Graper
Title or reason for interviewing this particular person:
The reason why I am interviewing her is because she was my mentor and she is the head coordinator on the NICU at West Penn Hospital.
What do you hope to accomplish with this interview?
I hope to learn more about her experiences on the NICU and just more about the premature babies and how everything works.
Contact information (phone number, email, etc.):
lgraper@wpahs.org-email
January 10
Today I am going to fishish my foundation questions. I have to change some of my questions since I changed my essential question.
Interview Questions
I finshied my interview questions. I am going to interview my mentor Lisa Graper. She is a head nurse on the NICU at West Penn Hospital. The questions that I'm going to ask her are...
How long have you been working with babies in the NICU?
What are the most common things wrong with the premature babies?
How long do the babies usually stay in the NICU for?
Do you have top do a lot of the same procedures every day?
What causes premature birth?
What can prevent premature birth?
Do you enjoy working with the babies even though they are so ill?
How can I explain the NICU to kids around my age and younger?
Would there be any way that I could help the families feel more welcomed on the unit?
How do you determine when a baby is ready to get released from the NICU?
How long have you been working with babies in the NICU?
What are the most common things wrong with the premature babies?
How long do the babies usually stay in the NICU for?
Do you have top do a lot of the same procedures every day?
What causes premature birth?
What can prevent premature birth?
Do you enjoy working with the babies even though they are so ill?
How can I explain the NICU to kids around my age and younger?
Would there be any way that I could help the families feel more welcomed on the unit?
How do you determine when a baby is ready to get released from the NICU?
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Key Terms
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit:The NICU is an intensive care unit created for sick newborns who need specialized treatment because they're developing so rapidly.
Premature Birth: is the birth of a baby before the standard period of pregnancy is completed.
Step-down nursery: Intermediate level of care for babies who have graduated from the NICU.
Ventilator: Mechanical breathing machine, also called a respirator.
Neonatologist: A pediatrician with advanced training in the care of sick newborns.
Incubator: Babies are placed in this clear plastic crib to keep them warm and protect them from germs and noise.
Birth defect: Abnormality of structure, function or body metabolism (inborn error of body chemistry) present at birth that results in physical and/or mental disability, or is fatal.
ABO incompatibility: Blood incompatibility between the mother and fetus that can result in destruction of fetal red blood cells, jaundice, and anemia.
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR): Term for babies who are smaller than they should be at their gestational age.
Limit of viability: the gestational age at which a fetus/infant has a good chance of surviving outside its mother's womb without major impairment.
Premature Birth: is the birth of a baby before the standard period of pregnancy is completed.
Step-down nursery: Intermediate level of care for babies who have graduated from the NICU.
Ventilator: Mechanical breathing machine, also called a respirator.
Neonatologist: A pediatrician with advanced training in the care of sick newborns.
Incubator: Babies are placed in this clear plastic crib to keep them warm and protect them from germs and noise.
Birth defect: Abnormality of structure, function or body metabolism (inborn error of body chemistry) present at birth that results in physical and/or mental disability, or is fatal.
ABO incompatibility: Blood incompatibility between the mother and fetus that can result in destruction of fetal red blood cells, jaundice, and anemia.
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR): Term for babies who are smaller than they should be at their gestational age.
Limit of viability: the gestational age at which a fetus/infant has a good chance of surviving outside its mother's womb without major impairment.
Friday, January 4, 2008
January 4
My tangible product is to make blankets for premature babies. I wanted to teach a 9th grade class about premature birth, what causes prematures babies and how to prevent this. Then have them at least 1 or 2 of them help make blankets for the West Penn Hospital's NICU.
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