helicoptergal

helicoptergal BSN, RN

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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

  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...

  3. Hilarious maternity nursing sayings/pics

    helicoptergal replied to RN2B123's topic in Nursing Humor

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

  4. Medication 20% Rule.

    helicoptergal replied to kv07's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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

  5. Medication 20% Rule.

    helicoptergal replied to kv07's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  6. NG/OG collection device

    helicoptergal replied to sherirn127's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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

  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

  8. Lisa Arends study guides

    helicoptergal replied to Island's topic in Online Distance 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...

  9. Changing out isolettes

    helicoptergal replied to ccnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  11. Anyone using PALS inthe NICU?

    helicoptergal replied to CareForBabies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

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

  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...

  13. Indomethacin as IVH Prophylaxis???

    helicoptergal replied to newgradRN001's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  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

  15. methadone effects on newborns

    helicoptergal replied to hannahphn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

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

  16. Morphine dose in vial?

    helicoptergal replied to Chaya's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the NICU and our vials are 2mg in 1ml so we always waste the majority of the vial, but we always have a witness to our

  17. NICU Swings Policies

    helicoptergal replied to charryse77's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use swings for our chronic babies. Most of our swings are used and are donated by the staff. We always put a blanket or towel as a barrier between the pt and the padding. There has been been some...

  18. Rehab Nursing advice please...not a real nurse?

    helicoptergal replied to leolomb's topic in Rehabilitation

    Rehab nurses rock!!! I floated to rehab the other day, and I tell you it may as well been the ICU. I had vents/trach's/central lines, a million meds. Definitely real

  19. Magnet status? Hospitals choosing BSN new grads. Important!!!! over ADN??

    helicoptergal replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Nursing

    ( I am replying from Calif) Jobs are hard to come by, however not impossible. I currently work in a Magnet Children's Hospital where I was hired as a new grad. I am thinking about pursuing my BSN, but...

  20. Digital/computerized charting...

    helicoptergal replied to manchmal's topic in General Nursing

    We are switching to a new system in July. I have worked with EPIC and was not pleased. With our new system we are encouraged to not right WNL as it is to ambiguous and cannot be specialized to fit pts...

  21. Does anyone really like their job?

    helicoptergal replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Yep I do. Realized that although it is not always perfect as rarely things are. A little person smiling at you for no good reason, is reason enough to love my

  22. What size scrub pants do you wear and what size jeans?

    helicoptergal replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    10-12 in pants, but a med in the waist for scrubs but a large in the length. I like the Cherokee scrub pants, they have a soft cotton waist band instead of the draw string which is nicer because when...

  23. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    helicoptergal replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    Hair clip, a pen and a stethoscope, and a set of

  24. Low Census - Is it Happening to You

    helicoptergal replied to Miranda50's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our NICU census is low. And we attribute it to many things. But interestingly enough a lot is attributed to the farm labor force having to go elsewhere for jobs, and the whole family

  25. Dear Coworkers:

    helicoptergal replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you to all the posters this post is