NicuGal MSN, RN

NICU, PICU, PACU

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  1. NicuGal

    Gel Nails

    They did it to everyone that day. We had a huge outbreak of MRSA and they were monitoring hand washing. The regular polish lit up with cracks, but the gel had a bigger ridge along the base to catch...
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    Gel Nails

    Our ID department came and used the black light on them when we questioned it. Amazing how many peoples lit up, especially along the base of the nail. Same with the nail wraps
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    Questions about bad weather/ affects on patients

    Only if 50% of employees can't make it in is the call off excused. They won't give us points for being late. If the weather is going to be blizzard like and we have warning they will tell you to...
  4. That is a tough one, because unless someone on the same level is willing to take him on, it is an uphill battle. The only thing we aren't allowed to use is a cup. I wish you
  5. NicuGal

    what's most effective documtatio n

    Not quite sure what you are asking. Your unit should have a routine care protocol to follow. We do a full assessment with hands on care, but we use EHR/EPIC for charting. You should chart to the...
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    Fired and Devastated

    He may be a good dad, but a lousy husband. You should think about getting out sooner than later. If you can't afford a divorce at least separate. You don't need to hear the emotional abuse he is...
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    Unit Practice Council Haters?

    Our unit practice council has been in place for 20 years. I have been a part of it since it's creation. We deal with exactly what the title says, practice issues in the unit. We do not deal with...
  8. NicuGal

    New NICU Positioners You Should Know About!

    FDA cleared is not the same as FDA approved. Our hospital can't purchase things that are not FDA approved. I also see that these are sold on
  9. NicuGal

    Does the University you get your BSN from matter?

    As a parent and nurse, take the money where you can get it! All the schools you are looking at are good. One of my kids is in OU's program and loves it, one of my nieces is at Akron and loves it too....
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    Babywearing in the NICU

    Parents aren't allowed to walk the unit with their babies in my unit either. As for kangaroo care, a button up shirt and a reclining chair are fine. Plus we are a county hospital, so cost would be a...
  11. NicuGal

    Back pain RN

    Adult med-surg has nothing to do with NICU. These aren't little adults, we live in a world all our
  12. We see this more with preemies, but it is cool! It was once thought if you were born with a caul, you were a
  13. IV fluids to red lumen discontinued, positive blood return, line flushed and capped per policy and procedure. Site without redness or swelling, dressing intact. Keep it simple. Unless your instructor...
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    FLAME ON!

    I can't believe they won't let me smoke pot and work. Geeeezzz, it is better than drinking alcohol. It's all legal, so it's okay,
  15. NicuGal

    FLAME ON!

    I hate my job, should I quit? They are making me wear white
  16. NicuGal

    FLAME ON!

    I don't understand why I have to work weekends,holidays, off shifts, Mondays and Fridays....it just interferes with my social life, my husband is upset over all the above, my family is upset, Yada...
  17. NicuGal

    skin to skin with UVCs

    If moms come in anything other than a button down shirt, and the kid is tubed, etc, no skin to skin. Tegaderm over the stump doesn't let it dry out and keeps it goop, I'd think that would increase...
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    Back pain RN

    We have shadowers a lot. Just contact the manager and ask :)Also, check with HR because you may not be able to transfer within your hospital for 6mo to a year if you have only been in this position...
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    Single vs. Double lumen

    I love the double lumen PICCs, that is what radiology puts
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    Back pain RN

    Agree, not a lot of sitting time unless you are feeding babies, especially in a level 3 or 4 NICU. Our patients aren't as big as adults for sure, but you will get the occasional older baby who weighs...
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    Single vs. Double lumen

    We used both, especially on the big sick kids. Gave us that extra line so we didn't have to worry about incompatibilites so much. Also came in handy when giving blood products when all the other ports...
  22. NicuGal

    Feel really sick in L&D?

    Classic
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    Single vs. Double lumen

    We used double lumens on the bigger sicker kids so we had more access. We didn't use them on micronates. We used it as a medline or for
  24. NicuGal

    Single vs. Double lumen

    We always have an issue with double lumen UAC's, even more so with our new setups. We don't use them anymore, only double lumen
  25. The squares are used in peds and OB for genetics. Our genetics people plot them out for