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About New2NICU

Married w/ beautiful 4 y/o boy!!

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  1. Becoming a Labor and delivery nurse

    I also entered nursing school with intentions of becoming an L&D nurse. My senior year in school, I went to work in OB as a nursing extern. I got to use my skills that I had already been taught in school. When it came time to apply for jobs, n...
  2. Suggestions for New NICU RN

    When I started this thread...I asked for suggestions on what I would see as a new NICU nurse (coming in January)....Little did I know I would get replies from all of you (especially those NICU mommies) that would not only tell me what I would see, bu...
  3. Suggestions for New NICU RN

    No, No, do share....it was just very touching!! :wink2: Thanks again!
  4. Suggestions for New NICU RN

    Wow!! where do I start. Thank you all for the great advice and stories of inspiration. Kristi...you make me cry and I hope and pray I can be as good and passionate nurse as you seem to me to be!! I will be in a Level 4 nursery, they have it all t...
  5. Suggestions for New NICU RN

    Hi, my name is Cathy and I will be starting my final semster of an ADN program on Aug. 18th. I live near Louisville KY, and I have already set up a position with the NICU at one of the hospitals in Louisville. I never thought I wanted to do NICU, u...
  6. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    I am 29 year old married mother of 1 boy. I am like leslieRN2B, finishing up my nursing school. I start my 4th semester (and last) on Aug. 18th!!! Yeah!!!! I already have job with the NICU, and I can't wait to get to it!! Remember me in Decemb...
  7. So bummed out

    I know it is frustrating...I am worried already about my test and it's not until December!! I know the content it will be the nerves that do me in!! Don't worry...come October you will pass and be dancing with joy!! Good Luck
  8. To everyone who's about to take the NCLEX

    I have a couple of ??'s. THey give you ear plugs??? Is it true that randomly people are chosen to take a 265 question test even if they pass in 75 questions? How often are they given? I live in KY, and graudate in December, how soon after should I...
  9. Anyone take the HESI?

    We have to take a HESI after each specialty unit. We took one for OB, and Psych, and now this semester (I graduate in Dec.) we have to take a Peds., Med-Surg, and Manager of Care. I hate HESI, I hope it is not like boards. ???
  10. Do you know what area you want to work in??

    I will be graduating in December, and I already have a job for the NICU. I didn't think I would ever want to do NICU, until I shadowed a nurse there and fell in love with those sweet innocent little babies. I am GUNG HO now....can't wait to graduat...