A_Nightingale55 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU
Thanks Kristi for the info on this site. I was looking for a gift to give my preceptor and something from this site will be perfect!! Haven't decided what yet! Linda
A_Nightingale55 replied to peaceful2100's topic in NICU
Tonya, I know exactly how you feel. I have been a med/surg nurse for the past "16" years.. My heart has always been to care for babies in the NICU or nursery. Don't know why I waited so long..It is difficult to get hired in these areas but my nurs...
A_Nightingale55 replied to MQ Edna's topic in NICU
I'm a new member of the NICU team.. I worked 16 years in adult Med/Surg and was hired into NICU.. It's something I always wanted to do and now I'm here.. Go for it and good luck!! Linda
A_Nightingale55 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU
I'm new to the NICU world and have not seen to much as yet but we do have a baby in our unit now that was recently diagnosed with NEC..Basically the parents were told that 75% of his intestines are gone!! The parents want everything done at this poi...
A_Nightingale55 replied to PremmieRN's topic in NICU
Congratulations PreemieRN on passing the boards! I'm a new NICU nurse myself, (just finished my orientation last Friday) ! I totally agree with fergus. Try to get a really sick one with your preceptor if possible. Unfortunately I was not able to,...
A_Nightingale55 replied to nicudaynurse's topic in NICU
Wow!! These are some scary stories ladies..As a new Nicu nurse I find myself constantly checking and re-checking everything!! Sounds to me like we need to be more diligent while caring for these little ones!! I could not live with myself if I knew...
A_Nightingale55 replied to A_Nightingale55's topic in NICU
Ice/Jeffiner, Thanks so much for your comments..I just finished my orientation yesterday and I felt that I had a very good week! I met with my preceptor and mgr. and was given by evaluation and they said that I have really improved since our last m...
Hi All!! It's been a while since I've been back here but I'm hoping you guys can help me. In case you don't remember I'm a med/surg nurse that has been on orientation in the Nicu since March. Tomorrow starts my final week of orientation and I'm no...
A_Nightingale55 replied to A_Nightingale55's topic in NICU
Anaclaire, Thanks so much for that suggestion about looking up the drug and dosage in the neofax each time you give it. I'm sure that book will become my "best friend". Talk to you soon..Linda:)
A_Nightingale55 replied to A_Nightingale55's topic in NICU
Anaclaire, Thank you so much for your reply. I just sent away for the book neofacts. I will definately look into the books that you suggested. I am so looking forward to starting my new position in the Nicu and I will definately be stopping in to...
A_Nightingale55 replied to A_Nightingale55's topic in NICU
Thank you all for the valuable information and encouragement!! I'm anxious to get started but terrified at the same time..I'll keep you all updated as my orientation goes along and I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.. Thanks again.. Linda
I hope some of my fellow "seasoned" NICU nurses can give me some help.. I've been working as a med/surg nurse for the past 16 years and now have accepted a position in the NICU, which has been my dream every since I became a nurse.. I'm so excited ...
A_Nightingale55 replied to Rodriguez's topic in General Nursing
Nursing school for me was the most challenging time in my life!! I worked full time and attended school @ night, it can be done..I'm living proof of that..Keep the faith, you will get through it and you'll be glad you did!! Linda
To my fellow nurses out there...I hope someone can help me..I am currently enrolled in the first semester of my BSN program and I have a paper due soon!! We have to compare & constrast the technical nurse vs the professional nurse. Does anyone ...
alkat, They don't cover late call-outs.. We work short-handed and as usual, the patients suffer...I work on a medical/surgical floor..The toughest area to work in !!! Linda