NicuGal MSN, RN

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    Sweet-ease

    NicuGal replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have get ours out of the Pyxis and sign it off. It is an absolute no no for gut
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    Floating from postpartum

    NicuGal replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our maternal-child units don't float to L/D. We float between NBN and NICU. When we get floats from NBN to NICU we only give them feeders and kids that have hep locks for antibiotics. And we always...
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    home health to a former primary?

    NicuGal replied to morebluetiful's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our legal department really frowns on it. We just don't do it. Back before this we did have a few who did and found that the families only wanted them and found fault with all the other caregivers....
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    NICU

    NicuGal replied to TinkRN8's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I believe it is on the CDC
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    smart sites

    NicuGal replied to ronnie34's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is a smart cap an infusion plug? We put one on the end of all of our lines and change it with tubing changes every 96 hours. It does remind people to scrub the
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    Looking to change our current practice regarding OG/NG tubes.

    NicuGal replied to beashers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use 6.5 French for feeding and venting on most kids. If they are NPO and have belly problems we use a repogyle tube. We use 5 French on kids that need an NG and are on CPAP or
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    High frequency vents on your unit

    NicuGal replied to katierobin23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oscillators here. I love them...we extubate right to vapotherm from it! Our BPD rates have dropped
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    Checking G-tube placement

    NicuGal replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We don't have pH strips on our floor
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    Don't go into nursing school if_____

    NicuGal replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Don't go if: 1. You aren't going to give it your all. 2. You think you aren't going to wipe butts or clean up puke or snot. 3. You can't be empathetic, this is a hard one since we all judge but...
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    Whats your NICU experience?

    NicuGal replied to jackiei3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, you will be dealing with their stinky dirty families and all babies aren't peaches and roses. Have you shadowed in NICU? I only ask because in interviews I have found that people who say they...
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    home health to a former primary?

    NicuGal replied to morebluetiful's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Personally I would not do this. I think this crosses some boundaries. Check with your legal department on their thoughts. And if you do this I would work thru an agency so that you are considered...
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    Nursing student theft

    NicuGal replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I would demand that stethoscope back AND send them the bill for the new one. I'd also give your legal department a buzz and ask their
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    Break Room Ideas

    NicuGal replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with that! I swear people think we have a maid. We toss anything without a name and date on it. We have so much stuff in our little break room... Mailboxes 2 microwaves, 2 fridges and...
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    No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    NicuGal replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital got rid of phlebotomy and EKG techs a long time ago. We have residents that do the EKG and the nurses do the bloods. It is just part of your
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    Our Manger is overflowing!

    NicuGal posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Eight admits in 12 hours...the baby elves were busy tonight!!! Bless all our little patients and their families. I know that we all complain about working holidays, but we could be on the other end...
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    Our Manger is overflowing!

    NicuGal replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Happy
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    Infectious Diseases and Chemicals you have been exposed to with or without knowing?

    NicuGal replied to TraumaSurfer's topic in General Nursing

    Yup...kinda crusty old bat here and when I think Of every single thing I have been exposed to in nearly 30 years it is a wonder I am alive...I must have an immune system that lives in
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    Ribavirin exposure

    NicuGal replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    We had an issue several years back on our peds floors when we were using This med. They had had a huge turnover up there and the older nurses worked days and the off shifts pretty much had newer...
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    As a Nurse and a Patient

    NicuGal replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I agree! I was in the hospital for a few days last year and give me that old battle ax nurse! My newer girls were nice and sweet but they just pretty much came in and checked me out, gave meds...
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    Concerned about light duty work

    NicuGal replied to Clovery's topic in General Nursing

    I'd get clarification from HR. You are lucky your hospital offers light work, we either work regular or stay out on
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    nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    NicuGal replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hm, you don't gel in and out and nurses have the grossest germs on their hands...boy that would make me feel good about being a patient in your
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    "Down time" on your shift?

    NicuGal replied to milkglass's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Reason I gave up my manager spot...I wanted to hold people accountable and I told people to say something to their co-workers, but the punish the masses attitude prevailed. I personally don't have an...
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    "Down time" on your shift?

    NicuGal replied to milkglass's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I totally agree with the punish the offenders first, but unfortunately those are the people that don't care. We also are a closed unit but that didn't stop people from doing the above. There will...
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    Crying babies

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

    We tell the residents that all the time
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    What nipple do you use for thickened formula

    NicuGal replied to Ethanavery's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ours are Enfamil. We haven't had issues with the rice, we don't use oatmeal. We don't alter the nipples because you shouldn't be showing the parents how to do that for liability reasons. A lot of...