lovelovelove

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1. New Grad and would like advice about NICU

   lovelovelove replied to qbanmom5's topic in NICU

   I knew someone that already worked at my hospital on another unit, so she gave me the contact info of the HR person she went through, and I had an interview with the NICU manager that week.

2. NICU nurse aspiring to become an ER or ICU nurse

   lovelovelove replied to kheemooy's topic in NICU

   Based on your previous posts I don't believe we do!

3. NICU nurse aspiring to become an ER or ICU nurse

   lovelovelove replied to kheemooy's topic in NICU

   Our best nurse is a male.

4. Didn't get senior practicum in NICU

   lovelovelove replied to Mnstn's topic in NICU

   I didn't either, I was on adult med surg (and thought I'd die). I'm still a NICU nurse and it was my first job out of school. Where I live, Dallas, it's more about who you know. Give a reference and you're more likely to get interviewed.

5. Is working in the NICU a good idea for me, as a person with mild cerebral palsy?

   lovelovelove replied to bella201's topic in NICU

   Usually I lurk, but I had to put in my 2 cents here. NICU is physically demanding, not in a lifting heavy people since, but you've got to be quick on your feet. In my unit, the babies are not all in one room, but in pods. Some nights I can span 3 pod...

6. Twu Fall 2009 Applicants

   lovelovelove replied to nursetobe12's topic in Texas

   i recommend everyone getting a glass of wine, watching a movie, and just relaxing the rest of the evening. i truly know it's easier said than done. you guys will all get your letters tomorrow, and i really hope we're all classmates! i cannot wait to ...

7. Twu Fall 2009 Applicants

   lovelovelove replied to nursetobe12's topic in Texas

   thanks ya'll. i only applied to the dallas campus. i didn't get into the fast track, but i did fall 2009. my GPA is 3.92 and my net was an 85.

8. Twu Fall 2009 Applicants

   lovelovelove replied to nursetobe12's topic in Texas

   i'm sure you will be golden! good luck!

9. Twu Fall 2009 Applicants

   lovelovelove replied to nursetobe12's topic in Texas

   aw thank you sophia! you're sweet, i'm going to be in dallas!

10. Twu Fall 2009 Applicants

    lovelovelove replied to nursetobe12's topic in Texas

    i'm in!!! YAY! just got my letter, and i'm kicking myself because i didn't check the mail yesterday.

11. TWU Fast Track Summer '09

    lovelovelove replied to goopsy's topic in Texas

    i got a letter today from TWU and my heart sank! too bad it wasn't a letter I was waiting for! something about financial aid...but i don't qualify. why would she take off the week before spring break and come in for friday only!? crazy lady:)

12. TWU Fast Track Summer '09

    lovelovelove replied to goopsy's topic in Texas

    i just call the main college of nursing number and speak to whoever answers. no news!

13. TWU Fast Track Summer '09

    lovelovelove replied to goopsy's topic in Texas

    WHAT! I called today and they said AFTER spring break. I wish they would give a damn straight answer. They're toying with all of our emotions! Sophia- I didn't get an email either. I check that damn account 15 times a day! I went shopping for a few h...

14. TWU Fast Track Summer '09

    lovelovelove replied to goopsy's topic in Texas

    oh i totally hear you. i get that from everyone too! if they only knew!

15. TWU Fast Track Summer '09

    lovelovelove replied to goopsy's topic in Texas

    aw that's cute. hopefully THOSE people won't get in who think it's a cake walk! little do they know. i feel like i'm a pretty intelligent person, but i know this isn't going to be easy. nothing worth having is!