NicuGal MSN, RN

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    Attorney contacted me about lawsuit

    NicuGal replied to forgop's topic in General Nursing

    Quietriot, have you been to court or deposed on a hospital matter. Several of us have been and believe me, you should meet with hospital legal before you get subpoenaed. Makes life a whole lot...
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    Help! accreditation question!!!

    NicuGal replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Students

    I will tell you this: We see a box school on your app, we toss it. Most large teaching hospitals
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    Attorney contacted me about lawsuit

    NicuGal replied to forgop's topic in General Nursing

    Basically, what they are looking for is that the chain of command was followed. I was involved in a case like this. They questioned all of us who documented. All you go by is your charting. It...
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    Attorney contacted me about lawsuit

    NicuGal replied to forgop's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I tried to only answer yes to a question I was asked and then the judge ordered me to answer the question fully. It is all dependent on the question, the lawyer and the judge. I think that...
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    Attorney contacted me about lawsuit

    NicuGal replied to forgop's topic in General Nursing

    In my area parents have 18 years to file. I was just in one last year and the kid was 21 years old (took 3 years for it to get to court). Chew on that for a bit. Everyone has given great advice....
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    Attorney contacted me about lawsuit

    NicuGal replied to forgop's topic in General Nursing

    This is typical, they name everyone in a fishing expedition. it doesn't matter if you work there or not or whether you feel you owe them or not. You pretty much dont have a choice. They will pull...
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    Attorney contacted me about lawsuit

    NicuGal replied to forgop's topic in General Nursing

    You'll most likely get a subpoena. I can tell you from experience that this is just not a pleasant thing to go thru. Was this the hospital attorney for the defense or the plaintiff's attorney? If it...
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    "Maintenance dose" math question.

    NicuGal replied to Nursing2102's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Always read it all the way. Usually loading doses are not combined with a maintenance
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    What will happen if you miss a college class?

    NicuGal replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    Look at to see if there is an attendance requirement. I know many of my daughter's professors had one. That being said, make sure you email the prof and tell them you won't be there and why. Just...
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    Nicu/peds float - becoming competent

    NicuGal replied to m0lasses's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same as above unless it is one our staff who have gone PRN or worked in PICU, then we give them more complex kids. We appreciate PRN people, and we give them easier assignments because honestly, if...
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    OG Tubes..

    NicuGal replied to NICUmiiki's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    These tubes aren't like the old ones that were very stiff and big. I asked our OT about the mandible idea and she said it doesn't interfere with much, and we change to ng when we begin PO
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    I handled this poorly. What would you do?

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

    Your management should have been notified and then it is in their hands. If he has done it to others then this is a problem that needs dealt
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    Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    NicuGal replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No, actually it isn't. We have staffing ratios here. Step down kids can be 4:1, NICU level any where from 3:1 to 1:1. My only suggestion is to map out your whole shift hour by hour for each...
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    Does Anyone Use NICU View?

    NicuGal replied to rnkaytee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We talked about getting them in our new unit but are hesitant because of the things you stated. One other NICU in our area has them but they only turn them on at certain times of the day. Our...
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    Alaris pumps?

    NicuGal replied to Tantorium's topic in Critical Care

    We found that if the connectors/contacts are cleaned with Sani-wipes or bleach wipes the pumps won't connect properly. And the air in line...I want to scream some
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    Memorizing the Skeletal Muscles

    NicuGal replied to MeredithAnne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is an anatomy coloring book that is really good to use also...sounds funky but it is really worth
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    EMR & Co-Signing Medications

    NicuGal replied to Pediatricjo's topic in General Nursing

    We have several meds/gtts that need dual signatures. Our IT built in a double sign screen. We sign off the med like we always do then another screen pops up for a verification sign off. They have...
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    NICU pearls

    NicuGal replied to mrscreixell's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We changed from bubble to RAM about 4 years ago. Kids do great, are more comfortable. If they are in the nose correctly with the right size prongs, they are very comparable to B-CPAP. And much more...
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    So torn between Nursing and Social Work... advice?

    NicuGal replied to nybsn's topic in General Students

    Also keep in mind that a Master's is the MINIMUM degree for OT/PT and some places are looking for Doctorates. All my OT friends just shake their head at that. We also get OT students where I work...
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    How do I transfer Nursing credits?!

    NicuGal replied to AlliNicole's topic in General Nursing

    You need to call and talk to an admission counseler and ask them to review your transcripts. Unfortunately many times nursing classes don't transfer, but you never
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    So torn between Nursing and Social Work... advice?

    NicuGal replied to nybsn's topic in General Students

    Honestly, do what you think you will love. And keep in mind that most OT schooling requires at least a Master's. As for the med test, it is what it is. Most nursing math is straight forward and not...
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    Taking 20 credit hours?

    NicuGal replied to Kaylle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take advantage of any tutoring offered also, even if you don't think you need it. Many sessions are lead by grad students and they are a wealth of
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    Looking for some hand hygeine policy input...

    NicuGal replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nothing below the elbow for our whole
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    How old were you when you became an RN?

    NicuGal replied to flowerlilly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    20, gosh, I was a
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    Can an NP work 2 different specialties at the same time?

    NicuGal replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We have several NPs in my unit who are peds and neonatal. They work full time in NICU but can help out in the peds outpatient