NicuGal MSN, RN

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    On the opposite side of poor Bortaz's unit...

    NicuGal replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The OT called our OT and she said that the two of them were in "playgroup" today with 3 other babes their age and they were having a blast! It is times like this that make you step back and be...
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    Males in Pediatrics :) Thoughts?

    NicuGal replied to hrawlins's topic in Pediatric

    The kids on our peds floor and PICU love the guys! They just give off a different
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    Autism and induction

    NicuGal replied to monkeybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think there is something that triggers a gene for autism, whether it be certain meds or something
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    Best way to administer low volume IV meds to micro preemies

    NicuGal replied to aepoisson's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our pumps are set to continue to deliver at the same rate when we hang our
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    Abdominal IV

    NicuGal replied to dmurph615's topic in General Nursing

    Scalp veins are the bomb
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    NicuGal replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow! Way to kick someone when they are down! You need to grow a thicker skin! When you work on a unit , and all units are the same, you will hear nurses say things that seem crass but it is the we...
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    Rotating Day/Night shifts

    NicuGal replied to MSNrunner's topic in General Nursing

    Light blocking blinds from Lowes and dark curtains...and white noise
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    Free time/vacation time while being a nurse?

    NicuGal replied to nurse_sharon's topic in General Nursing

    The first year is really hard! Try to get a few long weekends to do little trips. Your hospital should ave a policy about when you can use vacation time and your unit wl have specific guidelines...
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    NicuGal replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sorry buddy!! We just went thru a similar time....just sucks Big
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    Fundamental ATI question

    NicuGal replied to RLtinker's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In sepsis, you are cranking out WBC's at a fast rate so there is a high count of immature cells....like the PP said, look at the bands, higher the bands the worse the infection. Also long or a high...
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    Entering Nursing school but I'm having doubts & a lot of questions...

    NicuGal replied to Peaches&Dreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not all employers switch off holidays, ours go by seniority. We work 3 weekend days per 4 weeks and 2 Fridays, 1 Monday. We sign up holidays as 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice and we count the eves as many...
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    Abdominal IV

    NicuGal replied to dmurph615's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day we used those on our big chronic kids that had nothing, if it works in a pinch, sure, but they should be looking at other things such as IO
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    "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

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

    Wow, since I had LASIK people must really have changed their opinion of me and think I lost my intelligence and leadership qualities!
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    Just applied to NICU

    NicuGal replied to reesepiece's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NALS was the first name for NRP... Neonatal advanced life support
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    Esophageal Temperature Probes

    NicuGal replied to dolanra's topic in General Nursing

    We verify with X-ray as soon as
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    Lawsuit-- you're needed in court, but you've moved to another state?

    NicuGal replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This guy knew he was fighting a bad battle, our charting was impeccable. He was drawing at
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    Lawsuit-- you're needed in court, but you've moved to another state?

    NicuGal replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the courtroom for two weeks and on the stand a total of 3 times. I was "picked" to be the representative from our hospital to sit at the defense table. And all the people who lived out of...
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    Small children visiting patients in the critical care setting... thoughts??

    NicuGal replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Critical Care

    That is sad But I am sure that the visitation guidelines has nothing to do with it, it comes from ID. We get a few moms per year that are in ICU and we are not allowed to take the baby in, especially...
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    Question about men in labor/delivery and nursery.

    NicuGal replied to jhyde17's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My labor nurse was one of the guys on our L/D unit and I loved it! I can't explain why but I just felt more comfortable with him than the gal nurse I had, maybe because he but my hubby at ease, I...
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    Private online forum for nurses in our facility?

    NicuGal replied to BluegrassRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, if they don't read emails they probably aren't going to go on a board. And with a board you would have to police it by holding posts until an admin reads it and approves it. People will...
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    Private online forum for nurses in our facility?

    NicuGal replied to BluegrassRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is an expectation in our unit that you will read your email and attend meetings or read and sign minutes. We also send out a weekly update with things that have been brought up and any changes...
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    Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    NicuGal replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    Whoops....working in the hood...thanks auto correct lol Seriously, we've had people jumped in parking lots and
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    O2 flow...

    NicuGal replied to deadrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If they are in room air with a flow we usually say that it helps keep the airway and air sacs open a little bit better than baby can by himself. We have a chart that gives us a rough estimate of...
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    Another new grad in the NICU

    NicuGal replied to oliviamann's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Neofax is a med book just for NICU
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    When did you start precepting new nurses?

    NicuGal replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    I'd tell her you aren't comfortable. Our new people have a resource for 3 months off orientation and we don't let people precept for at least 2