A_Nightingale55

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About A_Nightingale55

46, Married, two daughters

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  1. really cute stuff for neonatal nurses

    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
  2. Question about Transfering into the 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...
  3. Suggestions Please

    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
  4. Interventions for severe genetic syndromes? Your thoughts...?

    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...
  5. Passed NCLEX!!! Start NICU on 23rd!!!

    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,...
  6. mistakes in the 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...
  7. Transition to 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...
  8. Transition to Nicu

    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...
  9. New NICU Nurse

    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:)
  10. New NICU Nurse

    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...
  11. New NICU Nurse

    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
  12. New NICU Nurse

    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 ...
  13. nursing school

    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
  14. Nursing Journal Articles

    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 ...
  15. last minute call in

    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