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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