NicuGal MSN, RN

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    Vancomycin & lipids

    NicuGal replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Vanco goes without lipids, we just put them on hold. We don't have multi lumens unless it is a
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    Do you allow rings of any kind in your NICU??? and other infection questions...

    NicuGal replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    one ring, one watch, nothing below the elbows, docs included. We do encourge parents to wear short sleeves, no fake nails and minimal jewelry. Most comply once we tell the the rationales for
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    Do you leave your med/flush tubing up?

    NicuGal replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We leave HAL tubing and med tubing up for 72 hours. We leave our med tubing with the flush on it, we just wipe the connection part before changing the syringes. We also use the trifurcated tubing...
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    To cover or not to cover: lipids and phototherapy

    NicuGal replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That article is from 2001, I wonder if there is anything within the last few years. We don't cover anything, the amount of tubing in the bed isn't that much and it only holds
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    Parents with Arcrylics/Tips

    NicuGal posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi....does anyone have a policy or know if we can legally ask a family to take off there fake nails? We are looking into this as we have had pseudomonas on several kids with mom's with arcrylics. We...
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    Does anyone else have this problem with their hospital pharmacy?

    NicuGal replied to nursenancy57's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have that problem either. Unless it is a stat med, we get in on the next run, usually within the hour. You need to talk to your unit manager about this issue. I probably would have said,...
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    Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    NicuGal replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too am appalled at some of the comments...I also think that there is more to the story. I have seen some of the mentally ill moms and it is truly sad. Many people with certain kinds of delusions...
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    Can this be true

    NicuGal replied to jacobsmum's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had a mom that swore her baby was 20 weeks...she was 5 months pregnant when she delivered...hence she thought she was 20 weeks..she didnt' know you add 4 weeks to it! We just couldn't convince...
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    Preemie mom with a question

    NicuGal replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree, the discharge summary should cover the bases. What are you looking for? When you go for a followup appoinment they always have the charts pulled and you could as the doc if you could go...
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    Lord Have Mercy!

    NicuGal replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The child in question also has about a gazillion other things on top of HIV..hep C, r/o mycoplasma, r/o systemic TB. That child will most likely convert to AIDS...his mother wasn't treated, probably...
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    Occupational Therapy in the NICU

    NicuGal replied to lulu88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have 5 regular OTs for our unit. The positions are limited and most start out in the regular department then specialize in NICU and Peds. Our kids all have a consult if they are less than 32...
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    NICU travel to Hawaii?

    NicuGal replied to nicuash79's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a friend that traveled there...she said it was beautiful and all, but after about 2 months she was going nuts. She said everything was so expensive that she would go to the Mainland about once...
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    African American Nurses in NICU

    NicuGal replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Interesting topic...never thought about it. I do know several AA nurses that are in the NICU.
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    Speaking of pregnant nurses...

    NicuGal replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    You pushed the contrast? We aren't allowed here..that is the techs job! As long as the magnet isn't "actively" running...you know when it is making all those nutty noises, it is okay
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    Poor work attendance in a coworker -- what to do?

    NicuGal replied to obliviousRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you all have a sick policy? We get points and at so many points we get canned. Of course if she has a FMLA of any sort there's nothing you can do...some people use those like they are a get...
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    IVs and babes rooming with mom

    NicuGal replied to BBnurse34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What kind of pumps do you all have that lock? We have Medfusions and they don't. At our hospital, we leave them in mom's room and tell them not to touch the pump. I can see your point SBE, but even...
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    Speaking of pregnant nurses...

    NicuGal replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, pregnant women should avoid the MRI scanner if possible, esp when it is on and running...it can potentially damage the bones in the inner ears of the
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    Speaking of pregnant nurses...

    NicuGal replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    CMV and chickenpox/shingles are big no-no's in our hospital. Also, since we use nitric oxide, mom's to be can't be in that room, just as a precaution. We really watch out for each other and if the...
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    RNs Performing Housekeeping Duties!

    NicuGal replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    We do clean bedspaces and RW's when we have to. Sometimes we have to move kids quickly for new admits and what are we supposed to do...say, hey lady, cross your legs, the housekeepers have 4 rooms...
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    ICU visiting hours

    NicuGal replied to NeuroICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Although I work with the little people, we had an open visitation for a while and it really stunk....you can't get stuff done, you are constantly working around people. We finally went to this, I...
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    charge nurse and nurse manager

    NicuGal replied to vedm's topic in General Nursing

    There are some managers in our hospital that will come in and help out, esp if staffing is critical. On the other hand, our manager says tough and she is the one that LEFT during the big blackout,...
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    IV site checks

    NicuGal replied to cindylouwho's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are you sure that they consider an armboard a restraint? I have never heard that or seen that written anywhere! And believe me, we have the Nazi brigade working for us for accredidation! Yes, if...
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    rotating/night shifts-how do you do it with a family?

    NicuGal replied to hartsbur's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I am at, there are a few units that still do the "traditional" shifts, but you have to wait for someone to die or quit to get a day shift position. We do have a 3a-3p position...but...
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    Any experiences with disappearing NICU parents?

    NicuGal replied to blondielaine7rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The reason that the family on ER abandoned the baby is because they were from China...and they can have one child there, so why hold out for the unhealthy one? And boys are preferred over girls. We...
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    NICU nurses - watch ER tonight!

    NicuGal replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I loved when they intubated that kid and the attending said.... 24/8 ....you just gave the kid a pneumo into his bowel...he really didn't have NEC :lol And since when are med students allowed in the...