NicuGal MSN, RN

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    PICU Question!

    NicuGal replied to PICUisforcoolRNs's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We are lucky in NICU and PICU to have enough oumps, CSR always claims to be out... Other floors hoard them and hide the pump
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    Denied Medical Leave Post-Op, Still Recovering

    NicuGal replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Go in and then go home sick. This whole thing is crazy. They should at least give you medical
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    HIPAA pregnancy question

    NicuGal replied to clearblue3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In our hospital if the parents are married and it is info about the baby, then yes. Info about mom, unless she is incapacitated, no. This is actually poor judgement on the doc's part, he should have...
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    Getting off or?ientation monday, any last PP nurse tips

    NicuGal replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't be afraid to ask for
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    RN Struggling After Neonatal Death

    NicuGal replied to jndavis21's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You all can ask for a debriefing, especially if an autopsy was done. It sounds like you all did what you were supposed to do. Your CNS and Unit manager can arrange this for you so you can tie up all...
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    HIPAA pregnancy question

    NicuGal replied to clearblue3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I work we are not allowed to have family members translate for the patient. We have to use the translator phone or an in house translator, or if the doc speaks the language they are able to do...
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    respiratory distress in neonate

    NicuGal replied to smit6843's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Usually a newborn will have a fever because mom did. And yes, look at how long the membranes were
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    Daycare and Nursing

    NicuGal replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like hubby needs to step up. My husband and I worked opposite shifts for years and juggles the child care. And we have NO family here. We finally found a daycare that opened at 6a...
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    respiratory distress in neonate

    NicuGal replied to smit6843's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fever does not go with RDS :). GFR can be part of many neonatal
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    respiratory distress in neonate

    NicuGal replied to smit6843's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did mom have a fever? Was she treated for GBS? Any other risk factors? Babies can transition for up to 4 hours with mild respiratory retractions, etc. but when you have a fever, which is very...
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    Need help with epidural project

    NicuGal replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It must vary state to state because our state coverage covers everything whereas some private insurances do not. Where we work, it is usually the more educated middle upper class women who opt for...
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    would you work this rotating schedule?

    NicuGal replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    They do try not to do that to us, but our hospital policy only states that you have to be off 8 hours between shifts and you can not work all three shifts in one week. Check your scheduling...
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    would you work this rotating schedule?

    NicuGal replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there done that. It sucks but you can do it. I don't think there is anything to fight, if your position is rotating then yes they can. Just stay up on Thursday and go to bed early. Make sure...
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    Im a new hire and im pregnant

    NicuGal replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check with your HR department about STD...we aren't allowed to use ours for pregnancy, each policy is different. Your friend didn't get FMLA, she was most likely granted time off, employers give 6...
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    Pregnant new grad with upcoming interview..

    NicuGal replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have to work for one year and 1250 hours to be covered under FMLA. They don't have hold your job either if you are still on probation. I might just be up front, tell them you are pregnant, only...
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    Cardiac Monitoring of Pediatric Patients in Med Surg

    NicuGal replied to Vicki_RN's topic in Pediatric

    Central monitoring and all get monitors unless ordered not
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    And the award for most asked question goes to...

    NicuGal replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We aren't dissing the weight thing, but when you have parents that only call like once a week and that is the only thing they ask, and this kid is hanging by a toenail to life, yeah it irks you! I...
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    End of Per Diem?

    NicuGal replied to hdawnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I asked today and it is due to the provision that people have to receive benefits after 800 hours. I'm not sure how this is all going to play out, especially if you are covered under your spouses...
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    And the award for most asked question goes to...

    NicuGal replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I like "Are you going to circumcise him soon" on a 450 gram
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    Wipe the iv port even with antibiotics?

    NicuGal replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient Medications

    Bad, bad
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    Ethical Debate.....please help : (

    NicuGal replied to bloves5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What Jory said. When I did my Red Cross Disaster course the CPR one would have been black tagged and then you would treat the child who could go into arrest faster than the other lady then deal with...
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    Parent CPR Teaching

    NicuGal replied to umcRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We have a video they watch and then urge them to be certified. We don't show them anything or do a return
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    Certifications for NICU RN

    NicuGal replied to KJM-RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ask to
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    ampicillin and D10w .2

    NicuGal replied to %)'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is usually TPN with AA it is incompatible with, regular dextrose is okay. Our pharmacy made us compatibility charts to go
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    Any advice on IV insertion skills?

    NicuGal replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I let anyone stick me