premie_nurse

premie_nurse has 6 years experience and specializes in Neonatal ICU.

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1. Endorsement to Maryland - Online Process

   premie_nurse replied to margie106's topic in Maryland

   Hello, any updates on the endorsement process via online application and livescan? Just submitted my application, and am hoping to be able to receive my perm license by late Jan.

2. Best NICU in DC MD VA area?

   premie_nurse replied to premie_nurse's topic in Washington DC

   Thanks so much, very informative!

3. Best NICU in DC MD VA area?

   premie_nurse posted a topic in Washington DC

   Hi, I am moving to the DMV area in a few months, and wanted some input from those who have worked at some of the larger level III-IV NICU's in the area. Which hospital is best? So far, I am considering Children's National, Georgetown University Hospi...

4. Help with this dosage question, how much to add

   premie_nurse replied to premie_nurse's topic in Pediatric

   Thank you so much! I had that calculation that what I was given would = 50 mg. For some reason I was unable to put it all together to make the 1:1 dilution, but it all makes perfect sense now. So i would need to add 40 mL of NS to the 10 mL to = 50 m...

5. Help with this dosage question, how much to add

   premie_nurse posted a topic in Pediatric

   Part 1: A 20 kg 4 year old with seizures has an order for a versed drip at 0.1 mg/kg/hr. You go to the pyxis and remove a 10 ml vial of versed that has a concentration of 5 mg/mL. Your final concentration will be 1 mg/ml after dilution with NS. How m...

6. 67% on every 'practice' test...will I pass nclex-rn?

   premie_nurse replied to coltsgrl's topic in NCLEX

   Oh gosh, I'm stresed. Just registered for July 2. What made you feel like you failed? Was iit what you expected? What kind of questions did you get? Do you feeel like Saunders prepared you well? Thats pretty much what I'm using. Thanks and CONGRATS!!

7. FAMU nursing program Fall 2010

   premie_nurse replied to Itsmshelll's topic in Florida

   Hi ladies, so whats the status? Well.... knowing FAMU, you'll probably find out if you were accepted in late September or early August . But best of luck to each of you! If you have any questions, just let me know. It might be best to shoot me a PM b...

8. Working while in Nursing School

   premie_nurse replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

   In my area, I believe you have to be in good standing at your university and have completed 1 semester of nursing school. IDK if there are any gpa requirements, but check out some job postings nearby online and see what requirements are specific for ...

9. Working while in Nursing School

   premie_nurse replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

   Also, perhaps you could get a job in the healthcare setting. I have some classmates that are techs or sitters, and if you work in a slow unit, you can actually spend your shift reading and studying. That way you can be making money while making good ...

10. Working while in Nursing School

    premie_nurse replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    I worked for every semester of nursing school except for this past semester, which was supposed to be the hardest. I mean, I feel like if you feel like you can handle it without work taking a toll on your grades, then go for it! It is doable, especia...

11. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    premie_nurse replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree witih some of the other posters. Make sure that you are aware and complete all of the prereqs for each school, because many of them vary. Some courses weren't offered at the school I transferred from, so I ended up having to take an equivilan...

12. Am I going to regret being a nurse?

    premie_nurse replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

    Your comfort level with small talk while performing routine activities will come with time. Nursing school will help you to know what type of communication is considered therapeutic, and clinicals will help you to become more comfortable using these ...

13. FAMU (spring 2010)

    premie_nurse replied to simplie_lovable's topic in Florida

    I dont think I can PM yet, but I think I can recieved PM's. Try to send me one and i'll let you know if I recieve it. And yes, I'll still be there in the spring. Watch out for that Patho!! Contact me and I'll tell you some keys to succeeding in that...

14. When to apply for jobs? May 2010 grad

    premie_nurse replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, so it's a computerized application? Well I would maybe call the nursing manager to the area you are trying to apply just to be sure. Because if the job description told you to list clinical experience that might have an impact on you meeting the ...

15. When to apply for jobs? May 2010 grad

    premie_nurse replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

    You can change things aroung a little on those resume templates. Add a seperate section titled "clinical experience" where you can include all of your rotations. You are definitely NOT going to want to leave that part out, because everyone else is li...