NICU GIRL

NICU GIRL has 10 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. would it be appropiate for me to attend the funeral?

   NICU GIRL replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   i work in the nicu and we always try to make sure at least two nurses attend the viewing/funeral. our families always seem to appreciate knowing that we truly cared about their little one. i personally have been to several funerals and viewing and it...

2. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

   NICU GIRL replied to nursehunnie's topic in Professionalism

   I have a friend who is a sono tech and travels for work. She calls herself a travel nurse all the time. The first time I heard her say that it caught me so off guard that I didn't say anything, but I really wish I would have. Now I feel like it's to...

3. RNC Review Course

   NICU GIRL replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU

   i also forgot to say it's only about 9 miles away for methodist dallas. i'm pretty sure this is where i'll stay unless someone can tell of a closer/cheaper hotel. any help would be helpful. my budget is tight, but i really want to take this course. i...

4. RNC Review Course

   NICU GIRL replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU

   Thanks for the info. I didn't check into the shuttle because I'll have my own car. They do have rooms starting at $59.99 a night and this is much closer to my budget.

5. Changing a unit's culture?

   NICU GIRL replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric

   all the suggestions so far are really great. i can only add that you might try putting together a positive culture committee (or a sunshine committee or a patient/staff satisfaction committee). ask for volunteers, from all shifts, that want to help ...

6. Combined Level II & III NICU or Level III only???

   NICU GIRL replied to Shanlee79's topic in NICU

   Wow! How lucky to have the choice between two units. I'm sure whichever one you pick will give you great experience. Personally, I'm partial to a unit where you can attend deliveries. You never know what kind of amazing experiences you'll get there.

7. RNC Review Course

   NICU GIRL replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU

   I've signed up for this review course, but does anyone know of an inexpensive hotel in the area? All the hotels listed look a little expensive.

8. Any 22 weekers out there?

   NICU GIRL replied to mauigal's topic in NICU

   babern2be - i'm a little nauseated by your description of that book. try reading "i will carry you". it was kind of a tough read for me, but i think it gives an honest account of the grieving process while holding on to an amazing amount of faith.

9. RNC Review Course

   NICU GIRL replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU

   Thanks so much! I checked out the March of Dimes site and this sounds great!

10. Classmate making me feel uncomfortable.

    NICU GIRL replied to agua's topic in General Students

    It's a wonderful thing to have a silly side in medicine - look at Patch Adams , but it is a completely different thing to say something that inappropriate about a peer.

11. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    NICU GIRL replied to vhern246's topic in Humor

    I have to admit as a NICU nurse I look at adult veins in public and think WOW I could start an IV in that with my eyes closed. When I saw my new niece for the first time my first though wasn't "Oh, she's so cute", it was "Look at those veins - I coul...

12. RNC Review Course

    NICU GIRL replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU

    I would love to know more. I have been looking for a review course to help me prepare for the NICU RNC exam forever, but haven't found anything in the Texas. The price sounds about right for a 3 day course. How many CE's are there?