Shenandoah

Shenandoah

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  1. NICUs in Dallas?

    Hi everyone, I'm currently working in a LIII in Denver, but will be moving to Dallas in the next few months to be closer to my elderly (don't tell them I used that word!) parents. It seems that there are a LOT of LIIIs in the Dallas area. Can anyon...
  2. Visitation during RSV season

    Our unit restricts visitors to parents and grandparents only during RSV season.
  3. Concerns and fears

    I understand your fears, believe me. But you know what? When you're 40, you'll still be 40, and you'll be wondering why you didn't go back to school when you were at the tender age of 37! :) I'm 37 now, and have been a NICU RN for 18 months. It's ...
  4. Resume Question

    I've been a NICU RN for about a year and a half now. Although not actively seeking a new job, I believe that it never hurts to have an updated resume handy. My question is this: How detailed do you make your resume? Do you include all skills, equ...
  5. My time in a NICU in Honduras

    I would love to donate some time to a mission like this. I've looked online, but haven't found any related to our field. Does anyone have any info or websites?
  6. Art Sticks

    Thanks again, everyone, for all of your input. Now I just need to find a willing patient to try your suggestions on! We don't do them too often in our facility, maybe one or two per month. All of our staff nurses do art sticks at our facility, and...
  7. Art Sticks

    Thanks, ya'll. Gompers, that's a great idea lining it up with the index finger. I'll definitely have to give that a try. I just don't do them often enough - I feel that every time is my first! Thanks again!
  8. Art Sticks

    Hey ya'll, I've been a NICU RN for a little over a year now. The one skill that I continue to have problems with is arterial sticks. I'm only running about 50/50 on those. Any advice for me out there? Thanks!
  9. Where to buy nursing books?

    I had a lot of luck with walmart.com. There were a few books that I needed that were not available, but even with the cost of shipping I saved 10-15% over the school bookstore and publisher's prices.
  10. Help! I need advice!

    Thanks or the replies. Unfortunately, they won't let me observe for the first week or so and then do my skills. I was told that this was unacceptable, as clinicals are a hands on experience. WannaBE, that's a good point about disabled students. ...
  11. Help! I need advice!

    That's the hard part, Jen. I'm not asking to take any time off. I just want to be able to participate.
  12. Help! I need advice!

    I hope ya'll can give me some advice - I'm really worried. I'm a first semester ADN student scheduled to begin my first clinical rotation next week for Fundamentals. The problem is that 10 days ago I slipped on some ice and broke my arm (distal radi...
  13. School Choice

    Rosie, I was placed on the wait-list for FRCC in May of 2002. I just got in this Spring ('04). I'm hoping that I will be able to work full time and go to school full time as well. When I was placed on the wait-list, I was told to expect a schedule...
  14. Trying to pick a city:Houston, Dallas, or Austin?

    I grew up in The Woodlands and have lived in both Austin and Dallas as well. I hate to disappoint you, but large flying roaches live in all three areas. Feel free to PM me if you would like to chat more about any of the cities. Shenandoah
  15. School Choice

    Thanks, I appreciate your replys. I have decided to go ahead and begin the program and Front Range. There were many factors in my decision, but mostly cost of tuition and commute time. I'll be working full time while in school, so the hour commute...