Brownbetty

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1. neonatal/ NNP

   Brownbetty replied to mduval007's topic in NP

   Hello there, I am a NNP. If you can work in a Level 3 NICU that would be great experience. It is required that you have 2 years experience to enter a Masters NNP program. You can private message me if you have any specific questions, I would be h...

2. I'm starting my NNP, need some advice from y'all!

   Brownbetty replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

   i forgot to answer this question. I remember when I was completing my NNP program, the NCC made it a requirement for people to have 2 years experience in a Level 3 NICU before starting a NNP masters program. Check out the website http://www.nccne...

3. I'm starting my NNP, need some advice from y'all!

   Brownbetty replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

   Depending on the institution you may be required to do some transport as an NNP. Also, no one says that once you become an NNP you cannot do agency as an RN to get in some bedside care if that is what your heart desires. I know some who do that.

4. I'm starting my NNP, need some advice from y'all!

   Brownbetty replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

   lol, I will be pushing in Feb or late Jan :-) No birth plan just simple request just my hubby, doc adn nurse in room. no need for a large peanut gallery. :-) bayouchick i hope i answered all of your questions via PM

5. I'm starting my NNP, need some advice from y'all!

   Brownbetty replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

   Thanks, I am working on birthing a baby :)

6. I'm starting my NNP, need some advice from y'all!

   Brownbetty replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

   Hello there, Sorry I have not been around for awhile. I work 12 hours shifts/3 x a week where I work (The day usually runs longer with sign out etc to 13+ some days). I also know of NNPs who work 10 shifts/4 x a week. It all depends on the institu...

7. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Brownbetty replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   I am a new NP and had a couple of students in my class who had no nursing experience and one with nursing experience but not in our specialty. They both have had a difficult time getting jobs, unlike the rest of us in the class.

8. I'm starting my NNP, need some advice from y'all!

   Brownbetty replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

   Hi there, I am a new NNP and would be happy to answer any questions you have & share my experiences with you. You can send me a private message. Hope to hear from you soon. Brownbetty btw - i say go to Columbia, send me a private message and ...

9. Moving to Baltimore--quiet/safe areas to live?

   Brownbetty replied to Toby's mum's topic in Maryland

   i don't work at jhh but the metro's first stop is owings mills and last stop is jhh. :-)

10. Moving to Baltimore--quiet/safe areas to live?

    Brownbetty replied to Toby's mum's topic in Maryland

    I just moved from Owings Mills, loved the area. The Metro to hopkins is a plus living there. Towson, Parkville, Perry Hall all nice areas.

11. Pay Rates for new Grads (Updates are appreciated)

    Brownbetty replied to dpetrovia's topic in Maryland

    remember to look at the whole package, ie: healthcare insurance, education benefits etc when also looking at the salary. just an fyi.

12. Would you consider a home birth?

    Brownbetty replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU

    I am a NICU nurse so my answer is NO!!!! No matter how skewed my view is because of my NICU experience, I would be petrified.

13. Taking an infant's temp.

    Brownbetty replied to kbclary4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Initial temp rectal. Temp underarm after that. If the infant seems to be hypothermic or hyperthermic via an axillary temp we double check with a rectal especially if the infant has other symptoms that tell us they are getting sick.

14. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    Brownbetty replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    i graduated from college in '98 (first bachelors)...went back to nursing school 2001 & graduated in 2002...started working as an RN in 2002...worked and went to graduate school (NP) starting in 2003 and just finished at the end of 2005. That's ...

15. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    Brownbetty replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I will get it. I just got my MSN and will start my NP job soon. I am 28 but people always tell me they think I am 19 or 20. Wish me luck, I understand.