NicuGal MSN, RN

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    Fulltime to PRN...manager stalling?

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

    Same here, all of our positions go thru
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    Isolette Practices

    NicuGal replied to nickirn31's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't pop up unless we have an OR or something big going
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    postpartum nursing diagnosis for mom and baby

    NicuGal replied to philipj51's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh man, that is a sucky assignment lol especially if the baby is healthy! Can they be potentials or risks? CNS: Risk of SIDS? CVS: transition from fetal circulation? Resp: GI: Is mom...
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    Postpartum Care Plan

    NicuGal replied to Allie0188's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would not put that the baby's time in NICU is limited, you don't know that. Impaired coping mechanism is a big one. Depending on the baby's problem, there can be a problem with bonding. Also, is...
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    Interesting cases anyone?

    NicuGal replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had one kid we had to tube like that...he had a massive internal hemangioma in his neck and pretty much didn't have an airway. Could only get a 2.5 in this term kid. He got a trach within 4...
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    Safe Nurse Staffing for Patient Safety & Quality Care Act

    NicuGal replied to j0yegan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our nursery nurses would lay down and die if they had 6 patients! We all get a fair share of drug withdrawal kids and they would all end up with us in NICU if you have a 2:1 ratio in there! 2:1 is...
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    Calling out sick

    NicuGal replied to pugmom79's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is prorated to how many hours we work. Full time,80 hrs/biweekly, gets a walk down to HR at 88
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    PICU or NICU

    NicuGal replied to SeattleRN6's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It depends on what you are looking for...a heart or trauma center has a lot of action...we see some unusual things but mainly center around respiratory. I decided I couldn't be a PICU nurse when I...
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    RT a good path towards becoming NICU RN?

    NicuGal replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow big huge disagree! We always have at least one RT in our unit and we rely on them to help residents and even fellows figure out modes and settings! We respect every single one of them. They do...
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    New grad tips on getting a job in Cleveland area.

    NicuGal replied to RoxanneBB's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Metro is one that offers straight shifts. I thought the Clinic offered some straight off shifts also, but that may have changed. That being said, most of your orientation will be on day shift so...
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    As seen on Reddit: Live-streaming camera in a NICU

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

    One of our neighboring hospital systems uses FaceTime so the moms in the delivering hospital or who can't come right away can see the baby via IPad. The hospital has IPads for the moms to use in the...
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    Tuition Reimbursement

    NicuGal replied to zje123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they do. Just like if you drop out, you have to repay what they have paid so
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    Interesting cases anyone?

    NicuGal replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ichthyosis, didn't check my
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    Interesting cases anyone?

    NicuGal replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have had 2 colloid (icthyosis) babies...such sad little
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    urosepsis

    NicuGal replied to FATIRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Is this homework? If it is, what do you know about
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    Called the Nurse Manager

    NicuGal replied to Charlie92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You must be pretty young. It really is not right to take a job and leave in 2 weeks. The unit hiring you is investing time and money to orient you. They also passed up someone who really...
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    HIPAA

    NicuGal replied to angbillville's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    A text message is not an official hospital form. Unfortunately I think a hard lesson is going to be learned
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    Called the Nurse Manager

    NicuGal replied to Charlie92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You should call HR and ask about your
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    Gloving and Handwashing

    NicuGal replied to shermrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't wear them to cuddle, only for general care and feeding with EBM. I always feel bad for the kids in isolation
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    Hired on days, manager request to switch to night

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

    Most day positions are not straight days, there is usually a rotation if needed. At least she asked you and didn't just do
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    Infection control concern in NICU

    NicuGal replied to Armywife08's topic in Infectious Disease

    Our unit floats to all maternal and child units. And to generalize that "we" put up a stink is not fair. We float and accept it because when we need floats we count on them. Of course I am not...
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    Gloving and Handwashing

    NicuGal replied to shermrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do blind surveys and found people to be very compliant. It did take a lot of redirection and reminders, but it is a strict rule that as soon as you enter or leave the bedside you foam in and
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    Gloving and Handwashing

    NicuGal replied to shermrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have to foam in and out of each bedspace. We glove for all care, but do take them off when we hold them for
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    Question for a new student

    NicuGal replied to yourrn1969's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I say leave it be. You didn't see any charts or pics at her house did
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    Oxygen Saturation in Preterm Infants: Hitting the Target

    NicuGal replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sure this is true, we can't stand by the vent and adjust for every little fluctuation. We set our limits at 86-93 and they alarm constantly. Somedays you play the up by 1% down by 1% game for 12...