helicoptergal BSN, RN

helicoptergal is a BSN, RN and specializes in NICU, ER.

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1. Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

   helicoptergal replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

   My Excelsior College "shortcut" to nursing school, lead me to work as a Transport NICU RN in a regional level 3 NICU at a Magnet Childrens Hospital in California...

2. Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

   helicoptergal replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

   It really upsets me when people who obviously do not know anything about EC blast it. My adventure in getting my degree from EC was the hardest and one of the most rewarding tasks I accomplished. I managed my classes with 2 small children and 2 jobs ...

3. Hilarious maternity nursing sayings/pics

   helicoptergal replied to RN2B123's topic in Humor

   Oh my GOD I love this!!! And god bless you post partum nurses

4. Medication 20% Rule.

   helicoptergal replied to kv07's topic in NICU

   The point is that is our policy, and what our hospital deems as safe administration of narcotics and sedation. Yes time consuming, however it gets fast with addition into your daily practice.

5. Medication 20% Rule.

   helicoptergal replied to kv07's topic in NICU

   Hi we use the 20% rule in the NICU. We only use it on administration of any narcotic or sedation medication. We draw up 20% of the total amount of the medication and do our medication drug calculations based on this to get the most accurate safe medi...

6. NG/OG collection device

   helicoptergal replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU

   We use the delee suction traps when on low continuous or continuous sxn, and a syringe with a 2x2 or some other dressing to entrap the contents at the top of the syringe.

7. Nursing wife..cop husband..does it work?

   helicoptergal replied to RKRobbins's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing wife Paramedic husband 2 kids somewhat stressfull, but wouldn't change anything.

8. Lisa Arends study guides

   helicoptergal replied to Island's topic in Online Learning

   I bought Lisa's study guides. I found them informative and helpful. But I also used a lot of other methods to prepare for the EC exam's. I think it is really important to evaluate your experience level and preparedness for each exam individually. If ...

9. Changing out isolettes

   helicoptergal replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU

   Every 2 weeks. We have a form that is in our charting that we fill out everyday as part of safety checks where that info is placed. :-)

10. Community College? You must be stupid.

    helicoptergal replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    Nursing has gotten to lost in the BSN vs. ASN debate. A quality nurse, with good assessment and critical thinking skills, is a team player, and provides compassionate patient care is priceless. I am an ASN RN and plan to go back to get my BSN when I ...

11. Anyone using PALS inthe NICU?

    helicoptergal replied to CareForBabies's topic in NICU

    We do not use PALS in our unit, and the concepts between NRP and PALS are similar. I remain certified in PALS and ACLS.

12. What's the craziest thing you've heard over the ambulance radio?

    helicoptergal replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I took a report call once from EMS that made me just turn around, hang up, and have to go sit down. This old lady called 911 once on a busy Friday night because her cat peed on her leg. She just wanted to get checked out... TTTTTTT Triage...... :-...

13. Indomethacin as IVH Prophylaxis???

    helicoptergal replied to newgradRN001's topic in NICU

    We also use Indocin as a IVH prophylaxis. In my own experience the 2 patients I have been involved with receiving it both had isolated ileal perforation, both had a pen rose drain inserted and antibiotics, but did well. And did not have IVH.

14. VFib Arrest after heaven discussion

    helicoptergal replied to curtiv's topic in General Nursing

    S.pecial H.igh I.ntensity T.raining LOVE IT. A NEW ACRONYM.

15. methadone effects on newborns

    helicoptergal replied to hannahphn's topic in NICU

    Thank god for you and fellow PHN like you. I often worry about these babies. Nice to know someone is fighting for them.