BeccaznRN RN

BeccaznRN has 18 years experience as a RN and specializes in NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC.

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1. RN from vancouver to Seattle

   BeccaznRN replied to RNtheuniverse's topic in Washington Nursing

   I can only answer your third question - most Seattle RN positions are union represented. The two main unions are SEIU 1199NW (https://www.seiu1199nw.org) and WSNA (https://www.wsna.org). You can find...

2. Salary in Seattle

   BeccaznRN replied to rockappella's topic in Washington Nursing

   Most of the RN positions in Seattle are union represented, so you won't be negotiating for salary. Most will place you on a step that recognizes your past RN experience and pay other compensation...

3. Chamberlain St Louis

   BeccaznRN replied to Falling_Leaves20's topic in General Nursing

   I think it would depend on what school you're looking to continue with, but Chamberlain credits will have a higher risk of not being accepted at other schools (besides Chamberlain or other...

4. Friending patient families on social media?

   BeccaznRN replied to Missie Hannie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Count me as another that refuses to mix my personal and professional lives; as such, I have never friended former NICU families or current coworkers. We have plenty of nurses that do, but that's on...

5. Neonatal Education I can complete as a STUDENT?

   BeccaznRN replied to polkadotti's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Yes, look into student externships. I was chosen for a summer externship going into my senior year of nursing school that included time in the NICU, among other units. You could also become active...

6. sweetease

   BeccaznRN replied to winterblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'm with you. Nothing solicits an inward groan from me more than going into the room for safety checks and seeing a pile of sweet-ease, one of which is open, half-used, and sitting right at the head...

7. scanning breast milk

   BeccaznRN replied to amandamac4's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   My facility is implementing barcode scanning of breast

8. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

   BeccaznRN replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I also had the certification as a professional goal. I enjoy staying current in NICU nursing practice and the certification ensures that I do just that through required CEUs. I regularly attend...

9. Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

   BeccaznRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Top-notch incentives and benefits for senior, experienced nurses to stay at the bedside. We need their knowledge and expertise to help keep our patients

10. Extravasation in neonates

    BeccaznRN replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our vascular access team is involved with all infiltrates and extravasations. They perform initial assessments, make recommendations for treatment, and follow until

11. How has nursing changed you?

    BeccaznRN replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    Atheists are lazy? Says who? Ah....the one that is imploring everyone NOT to

12. Mandatory Overtime

    BeccaznRN replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All of our recent new hires are required to do one 12-hour call shift per 6-week schedule (call is on our normally scheduled shift). We work every other weekend and are guaranteed the other weekend...

13. Seattle Children's Pay

    BeccaznRN replied to conatnur's topic in Washington Nursing

    The River parking lot is indeed free, but it's meant for patients, families, and visitors only (including volunteers). Staff cannot park there without risking disciplinary action up to and including...

14. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

    BeccaznRN replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm unsure if they pay for the initial cert since I already had the RNC when I was hired to my current unit, but I get an extra $1.35 per hour for having

15. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    BeccaznRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    THIS.