NicuGal MSN, RN

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    Light Cycling for ROP

    NicuGal replied to tkrahn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't light cycle where I work, it is hard to do with 6 kids Ina pod and half the unit has natural light and the other half doesn't. We do keep it dim at times we aren't working and use isolette...
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    Probiotics

    NicuGal replied to chownykRN13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We work with one of the top neonatal nutritionists and she isn't an advocate. I have to ask her again what her reason
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    NICU patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

    NicuGal replied to ChristyRN123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We haven't done that test in years. if it is severe enough they get a milk scan or UGI prior or a GT and Nissan procedure. Otherwise is is symptomatic
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    Do you work with a cold sore?

    NicuGal replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    We have to wear a mask, but we can
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    One year in, need advice!

    NicuGal replied to Romey RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you want to travel get level 3 experience, you will be expected to be able to take care of those kids with a very minimal orientation to the unit. Try to get into a University Hospital, and if you...
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    NICU patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

    NicuGal replied to ChristyRN123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So many of our kids have GERD! We are getting away from Reglan and only using Pepcid for the most part. We are treating symptoms such as ALTE's with meds but other kids who are pukers, not showing...
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    How long does it take for endorsement to an Ohio License?

    NicuGal replied to shrewz91's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You need to correct your middle name. I know OBN has been backed up on several things, so would call, get your middle name fixed and ask about the
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    The best excuses for positive drug screens

    NicuGal replied to rnaturcervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The dad just did heroin, then we had sex. That's why I'm
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    Male pediatric nurses?

    NicuGal replied to FutureNurseKyle's topic in Pediatric

    The kids love the guy nurses! They tend to joke a bit more and the boys love to have someone they can relate to. Even in NICU, the dads like the guys, they can talk to them and relate
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    Infant Thermoregulation

    NicuGal replied to NewMotherBabyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They should be regulating their temp by time they leave. If a kiddo can't keep their temp normal, especially dressed properly for conditions/weather then there is a
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    Mom jailed for refusing to feed her infant proper formula

    NicuGal replied to RNIBCLC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think we have the whole story. We did have one of our kids come back sick and in the PICU because the family was feeding the kid hemp milk instead of Elecare. DCFS took custody and they had...
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    NICU IPOCs

    NicuGal replied to nicu_gal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's the real name of our team plan lol. Nursing is the only one that writes on
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    ROTC nurse?

    NicuGal replied to Aejin Joo's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe it is her Cadet training. Her friends who have gone thru already told her it is like a mini basic. Is it regional for deployments? It seems many of our guard do not regularly deploy....
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    NICU IPOCs

    NicuGal replied to nicu_gal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is this an acuity
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    Code Cart/Box

    NicuGal replied to morgan_porgan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use a huge tackle box style one. We separate things into the compartments and trays, not in bags. It has 3 levels of trays when you open it. Top tray is meds, syringes, needles. I can't...
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    ROTC nurse?

    NicuGal replied to Aejin Joo's topic in Nursing Career

    Talk with the recruiter on the campus if the college you are going to attend. My daughter is going ROTC and what the ones on the college campus tell you is very different from what you are told by a...
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    Are your choice of scrubs childish?

    NicuGal replied to rose89's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wonder what they would think if all black... That's what we were in every area including peds, OR etc. We look like a bunch of Dementors from Harry
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    Thoughts on being a "baby nurse"

    NicuGal replied to NicuGal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks guys...Myself and another nurse are sitting down with them and setting guidelines. I haven't set foot in L/D in 28 years! Today they tried to get one of the girls to do mom stuff....no no...
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    Thoughts on being a "baby nurse"

    NicuGal posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital has decided that the dedicated baby nurse should be a NICU person ( alrighty), fine whatever, I personally don't like L/D but if I have to go I have to go. We are scheduled over there...
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    Infant Driven Feeding

    NicuGal replied to NBmomto2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also do cue based feeds and have great success! We are seeing much less feeding
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    The car seat test

    NicuGal replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our flow sheets for CSC do include name of seat, angle, if rolls are used. We are also not allowed to adjust the straps or place the baby in the seat. We don't even walk the parents out, they are...
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    Still no ATT.... Ohio =(

    NicuGal replied to bethanyalicia09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We hired 8 new people and not one of them can take boards! HR is considering pulling the offers because we need people ASAP and can't wait until August for the next boards.
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    NRP?

    NicuGal replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's interesting. None of the hospitals here are requiring it. It is part of
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    A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    NicuGal replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think calling someone a dumb mom is going a bit
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    Full Moon Friday the 13th

    NicuGal replied to Biffbradford's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, all the nuts call the help line and then come in and have their