austin9104

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1. Shoes

   austin9104 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hey ladies and gents, I am in the market for some new shoes. I know everyone's feet are different, but was curious - what do you all love? I have to wear orthotics in them, so I don't know if crocs work or not (plus I'm pretty sure we aren't suppos...

2. Feeling inept :(

   austin9104 replied to twizzlers67's topic in NICU

   Twizzler, I just finished my 4th out of 12 weeks on orientation, and I have days too where I feel like I am not cut out for this. Friday we had a kid on a vent and I was trying suctioning, and the suction was at a weird angle, so I had a hard time p...

3. Food In The Nicu

   austin9104 replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU

   We have a private room unit, and each family has their own fridge that they may store beverages/food in. They may only drink in the room, but it must be in the parent sleep area of the room. The front area is the nurse area, the middle is for the p...

4. Retaking exam

   austin9104 replied to melhunny46's topic in NCLEX

   Correct! Good Luck with your test the 2nd time - I took it twice also!

5. Retaking exam

   austin9104 replied to melhunny46's topic in NCLEX

   You do have to register again with the BON. You cannot sign up again for the NCLEX without your ATT, and you will get that when you pay for the test and register with the BON.

6. Best Lotion for cracked hands?

   austin9104 replied to austin9104's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much everyone for the great replies! I will definitely have to try some of them - at home, of course!

7. Best Lotion for cracked hands?

   austin9104 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I will be working in the NICU, so I know my hands will become dry from all the washing. Anyone have some suggestions for great hand lotions? Thanks!