Harparia

Harparia has 5 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Harparia replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   I have a NICU brain that I am willing to share as well. It is very structured, because I that's what I need to stay on task. PM me if you would like a copy.

2. RAM Cannula

   Harparia replied to juliachloe's topic in NICU

   We use the RAM canulas at our facility & I like them very much. One major difference from a standard NC is that you can do bubble CPAP or NIMV with the RAM & the switch is fairly simple. There seems to be far less nasal septum breakdown. Babi...

3. NELRP is there a thread?

   Harparia replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing

   On the page where you find the HPSA scores: [TABLE=class: ResultDisplay] [TR=bgcolor: LemonChiffon] [TD=colspan: 2]In a Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area: No[/TD] [/TR] [TR=bgcolor: Lavender] [TD=width: 60%, colspan: 2]In a Mental Hea...

4. NELRP is there a thread?

   Harparia replied to JudithL_in_NH's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks all, for the valuable information that you've shared. I just got off the phone this morning with customer service at the BRCS. The person I spoke with said that it is not enough to be just in a critical shortage facility/medically undeserved a...

5. Helping Parents- Looking for a Good Book

   Harparia replied to babyRN0404's topic in NICU

   I stumbled across "Team Spectacular - Micro Preemie Power," by Scott Wright. It is a great webcomic (free) that you can also buy, in book form ($10). It doesn't give you any advice on how to help parents or talk with them. However, the book does gi...

6. My heart belongs to the Neonates and I need your help!

   Harparia replied to NICU1209's topic in NICU

   You might want to consider attending one of the several NICU conferences that are held annually. They can be pricey, but I believe that nothing says, "I'm dedicated" more than spending your own money to further education in your desired field. You ge...

7. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Harparia replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   I took extra copies of my whole portfolio, cover letter, resume, certifications etc. I felt prepared, like I was thinking ahead and leaving them something to remember me by - which I think is a good thing. I didn't even think about if it looked like ...

8. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Harparia replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   At my peer interview, the interviewers went around the table and introduced themselves and went around again and asked two or three questions each. They took notes on my responses. I can't really remember the questions, but many of them began like, "...

9. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Harparia replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   Some great advice that I acquired from various sources about interviews and some of my own thoughts... Take a moment to think about your answer. Silence is okay. When you are finished answering a question, stop. Nervous rambling/fidgeting is not oka...

10. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Harparia replied to niculove's topic in NICU

    Did you try the pearsonvue trick yet? It has been 100% accurate with my classmates. (Do a search for the directions on AN if you haven't). I start my orientation in a few weeks, so I'll be watching this thread with great interest. Most of the time, ...

11. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in California

    I would like to suggest to you all to use the companion site that came with the text books. The practice questions there can be very helpful to study and sometimes you might see a few familiar questions on your quizzes. The reading load involved in H...

12. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in California

    I studied about a month before I went and took the class. I really liked this website to study. EKG, ACLS, BLS, Hemodynamics Education Analysis | richACLS It does cost, but you can look at the free trial and see if it would be helpful to you. There...

13. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in California

    I did my course through them and there were no problems, so I did my ACLS with them as well. The instructor was very nice and helpful. They will work with you until you get it. Good Luck with everything.

14. Myasthenia Gravis vs Multiple Sclerosis

    Harparia replied to Hopeful2011's topic in General Nursing

    I always remembered it by thinking: Multiple Sclerosis affects the Myelin Sheath, thereby slowing nerve conduction. Myasthenia Gravis affects Muscle Gravity thereby making you weak. (it a stretch, but it works for me).

15. National University San Diego

    Harparia replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in California

    I sure don't - and I am the type of person who actively seeks learning opportunities.