NicuGal MSN, RN

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    nas babies

    NicuGal replied to prmc61's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can't you set guidelines? The hospital across town from us has private rooms and they set rules: Only one parent can stay, no food, only drinks with lids (no hot beverages), their visitation is...
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    Can we talk about breastfeeding and breastmilk please?

    NicuGal replied to TigerGalLE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We promote it too, but we have limited lactation help and sometimes our assignments are busy. And as a former charge nurse, I had other responsibilities to tend to and really couldn't have gone...
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    CLABSI control

    NicuGal replied to eaus's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ours come in a bag like thing that goes into the dispenser and is changed when empty. The only thing that is stationary on the wall is the plastic housing. I've never really noticed a build up and...
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    How much does an IBCLC make?

    NicuGal replied to cbcle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ours (they are all RNs) make the same as a staff
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    Can't find many NNP programs anymore - What's going on?

    NicuGal replied to beccabeth741's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have agree with Jory. We actually used MORE NNP's 10 years ago than we do now. I work at a teaching hospital and have seen this trend in our area. It is partly due to the physicians groups, some...
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    NICU Nursing / Neonatal - BSN preceptor by XelaRN

    NicuGal replied to XelaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You can call units and ask, but I know we have a contract with 2 schools to take their students first. And we only take 2 at a
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    Transgender Nurses - experiences/opinions

    NicuGal replied to Kaley1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have a big LGBT group where I work. They also do a lot in the community and in the clinics, especially with teens. Doesn't bother me in the least, I like people for who they are on the
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    When to start applying for jobs? before graduation? afterwards?

    NicuGal replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in General Students

    You do NOT want to try to start a career by being deceitful when you interview. I really can't see a unit manager being very happy that they hire you as a CNA and then a month later be like "Hi, I'm...
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    Can a woman refuse an emergency csection ?

    NicuGal replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have obtained court order for a few very mentally ill patients and a few very developmentally delayed patients who were first evaluated by psych and declared incompetent. It is actually very sad....
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    Nicotine withdrawal

    NicuGal replied to TigerGalLE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't treat them as they don't withdrawal like other kids with
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    There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

    NicuGal replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most places, especially NICUs, don't depend on venous sticks, heel sticks are the norm. We don't use veins on kids in our unit in case we need them down the road. And in an outpatient setting they...
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    There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

    NicuGal replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They can try to do a venous or arterial stick but it would be the same thing, the baby will scream and cry. And that isn't a guaranteed way to get it on the first stick, sometimes it can take 2 or 3...
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    There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

    NicuGal replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We really can't address this on here. But heelsticks are the acceptable way of obtaining blood from
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    Nicu nurse or elementary school teacher

    NicuGal replied to jackieruiz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with much of the above. In my area all the hospitals with NICUs hire BSN only. Also, the job market is tight for the NICUs as they usually have a low turn over so would have to take a job on...
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    random donor milk

    NicuGal replied to prmc61's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No because it has to be tested and then the donor milk we use is
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    Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    NicuGal replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    If anyone needs more money it is LTC and med-surg nurses! I honestly don't know how they do it. Just be happy you got the job you wanted, not many can say
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    I am moving and need to quit my job!

    NicuGal replied to Rachey467's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, it is the number of weeks vacation you receive which is used as a guideline for quitting. Sometimes there are circumstances that require less time than that, but most places have an...
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    AIDS during the 80s

    NicuGal replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't imagine being in the hospital and not having one kind touch from someone, especially a nurse Thank goodness many had a kind heart and stood for one of the things that makes a good nurse...the...
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    AIDS during the 80s

    NicuGal replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was in nursing school in the early 80's and when I look back at a few of my patients, I have to wonder if they were HIV positive and converted. Most men did not come out and say they were gay back...
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    Icu Nursing isn't for me help

    NicuGal replied to RN-icu's topic in Critical Care

    But if you hate all the things you listed....we do all that in NICU with a much smaller margin if error. It seems you like teaching....can you work in an educator role or outpatient care? Or work in...
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    Bar Code Medication Administration NICU Style

    NicuGal replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We got dinged by the health department for not having an ID on the patient's body so we have to do
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    Mice on unit

    NicuGal replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Ewwww....maggots!!!! When I did a very brief stint in home care I came across More maggots on wounds and in the end of stumps than I care to think about!!!! I can handle anything but maggots!!! Our...
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    Bar Code Medication Administration NICU Style

    NicuGal replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We put a sticker on the computer monitor at each baby's bedside. When we know an inspection is coming we slap a sticker on their ID band. We had luggage style ones...too big and were paper cutting...
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    How long until day shift on your unit?

    NicuGal replied to 24gaDalek's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    3-6 years in
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    Certifications

    NicuGal replied to krm7's topic in General Students

    Before you take NRP and pay for it yourself, see if it is included in orientation. In all maternal child at my hospital is is part of the orientation classes. Plus make sure you can take it before...