So after struggling to keep our heads above water for several months with too many babies and not enough beds, the new, improved, expanded, NICU opened. Of course, due to a lot of discharges and fewer admissions, we're at our lowest census in months! That's the way it always works, and hey! I'm not complaining. It's nice to have a bit of a break from the hustle and bustle of a unit that's filled to maximum capacity!
Moving day went smoothly with all equipment transitioning seamlessly. Of course, the massively expanded space left me wandering aimlessly at times looking for the new location of my patients. Our maximum number went from 56 to 79 with the addition of three lengthy hallways and a command center reminiscent of Mission Control. I'm now able to navigate the new terrain with some feeling familiarity especially with the reassurance of having a GPS on my cell phone. It's also nice to be getting a healthy dose of exercise during rounds!
All joking aside, the new unit is very nice and state of the art. I'm very excited about having the space and resources to take the best care of patients possible!
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