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  1. Lied to in Interview

    Take the dream job. You have to do what is best for you and you will be better off in the long run.
  2. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    That is aweful! We definitely use gown, gloves, and maskehen the isolation requires!! I work in the ICU (neo and pees) and many have suppressed immune system, if we are not careful, they can get really sick! Plus, don't want to bring anything home...
  3. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

    Thanks Jolie, that's a great idea, I was also just thinking that myself. :) I think since we're going to start trying very soon, I will go to my OB for a blood test. I'm sure she'll let me know if I'm all clear or what I need to do. Thanks again ...
  4. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

    The 2 kids I had, one was a premie and the other was IUGR, no spots, but very septic though. I think we test the kids when either they're very sick or have a very bad nippling issue (bad coordination). The other R/O CMV/Torch babies were all negati...
  5. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

    Gompers, You're right, I'm sorry, that was a dumb assumption on my part... I work in a big city hospital and we do see a lot of babies born to Moms who used drugs or live in shelters, etc. I've only had 2 babies with CMV+ and a couple with r/o CMV, ...
  6. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

    What if the person has an active infection going on? CDC site says that as long as the infection was more than 6 months before preg, the fetus would be safe.... however, what if the person still has an active infection (primary or not)? I'm sure most...
  7. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

    So, apparently, > 80% of healthy adults are already CMV IgG antibody (+), does anyone know what this means to people who are looking to get pregnant? Does this affect the fetus the same way an actual exposure to CMV does? I mean, I know that + fo...
  8. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

    Thank you everyone!! Your responses have put my mind more at ease! I was so worried about all the xrays going on around me, and with the CMV, I always glove to change diapers, so I feel better about that. With our babies that are r/o or CMV/Torch+...
  9. Hello all, I'm a new nurse to the NICU and I love every minute I spend with the babies! I feel very fortunate to be workinging exactly where I have always wanted! :) So, I've been working at my unit for about 5 months now, during which, I've taken c...
  10. Night Shift and Pregnancy

    Hi All, Awesome information here about how to get some zzz's while preggo while working nights. Would love to pick your brains on preggo and working nights. I'm going on 12-hr nights in a few weeks and my DH and I are planning our first pregnancy. ...
  11. Results are in.... with some analysis...

    Thanks everyone! All I can say is that I'm so relieved!! Good luck Jennerizer & LM_Neonurse (I'm guess you'll be working in the NICU as well? :) )
  12. Results are in.... with some analysis...

    I passed!!! I passed with 75 questions and am now a RN!! I've also started in a level 3 NICU! I'm so excited! I'm also so relieved that I can finally relax and do some crafts :) Wanted to share my NCLEX experience and hope it'll be helpful to so...
  13. For those who took KAPLAN and passed NLEX..

    I've been using the Kaplan trainer CD and got 68%, 79%, 67%, and 63% (took this last one when I was really tired and late at night) on the 4 tests I've taken. But I don't really feel ready and I know that with anxiety, I'll probably do a lot worse.....
  14. For those who took KAPLAN and passed NLEX..

    Hi, For those of you who used Kaplan, what were you getting for an average score on the practice tests? Thanks!
  15. Interview tomorrow for a NICU position! Any advice?

    Congrats to everyone on your new NICU jobs! :balloons: I'm also starting in a level III NICU as a new grad on 2/7. I can't wait! :) I'm very nervous but SO excited!! Good luck with everything! Here are some tips I've received from other RNs...