ladyj5412

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1. Future NICU nurse!!

   ladyj5412 replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU

   Congratulations!! I hope that you got the position.

2. visiting policy for unmarried fathers

   ladyj5412 replied to rockabye's topic in NICU

   This is definitely a hard situation, and as you point out, its becoming the norm more and more. Every facility handles it differently, from my experience.

3. Should I do my internship in the NICU?

   ladyj5412 replied to *TK8's topic in NICU

   NICU all the way. I am in favor for doing what you love. I chose to complete my practicum in a level III NICU and the closest one to my school is 1.5 hours away, and I love it!!! It's a pain to have to wake up at 4:30am to be at my site by 7am, ho...

4. Why did you choose to become a NICU nurse?

   ladyj5412 replied to carebearsRN's topic in NICU

   I chose NICU because of a shadowing experience I did in a level IV NICU. A baby actually passed the day I was there, but it was amazing to see the level of care from the nurse I was shadowing and the other nurses on the unit. They all rallied aroun...

5. NICU Jobs??

   ladyj5412 replied to rn4lyfe08's topic in NICU

   I am in the same boat as you, I think it just depends on the hospital, you already have peds experience though, so I think that is a big plus!! Good luck!

6. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

   ladyj5412 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU

   That is so cute!!! The stories are making me more and more excited to land a position in NICU!

7. Professional Organizations

   ladyj5412 replied to darynash's topic in NICU

   Thanks everyone, as a soon to be new grad interested in NICU, this really helps. I am going to look into joining some of these organizations and subscribing to the journals asap!!

8. NICU Special on Discovery Health's "Baby Week"!!

   ladyj5412 replied to futurenurseheather's topic in NICU

   One of my classmates mentioned this today as well. I am so excited for it. Thanks for the post!!

9. I am officially a NICU nurse!

   ladyj5412 replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU

   Congratulations!!! I hope to be in your position in a few weeks!!!

10. Looking for NICU Nurses with their MSN?

    ladyj5412 replied to TakingCareOfBabies's topic in NICU

    Also, you can pm me if you want, I just found out that I need to have 15 posts before I can send messages, so I will get busy! Sorry about any inconvenience.

11. Looking for NICU Nurses with their MSN?

    ladyj5412 replied to TakingCareOfBabies's topic in NICU

    Takingcare, I don't think that I can PM right now, as I have not posted enough messages yet, but I don't mind giving you my email. It is [email protected]. I would love to get more information about the place that you work for, it sounds amazing a...

12. New Grad offers...Level II or III?

    ladyj5412 replied to wannabe07's topic in NICU

    Wannabe07, Do you mind sharing the names of the hospitals that you applied at? I will be graduating July 31st and am looking for a NICU position wherever I can find one across the nation. Thanks so much,

13. New grad NICU email pen pals? :)

    ladyj5412 replied to NurseDevonL's topic in NICU

    Sunshine, Do you mind sharing where you landed your position? I am completing my preceptorship in a level III NICU now and will graduate July 31st. I am willing to move anywhere to land a job in an NICU. Thanks so much!

14. Looking for NICU Nurses with their MSN?

    ladyj5412 replied to TakingCareOfBabies's topic in NICU

    Steve, I've seen you've posted many times here on allnurses and I would like some advice on how, as a new grad in August, to land a position in a level III NICU. I went to school in Georgia, but I am willing to relocate anywhere and when I say anywh...

15. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    ladyj5412 replied to niculove's topic in NICU

    I will be a graduate on July 31st, looking for a position in a level III NICU. I live in Georgia right now but I am willing to relocate anywhere. Where are all of you guys finding jobs? Can you share? Thanks so much!!