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1. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

   jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU

   Thank you all for the responses so far. My follow-up question is, aside from what your unit may offer you, what made/makes you want to get your certification? I got mine after 3 years of NICU nursing because that was my goal when I became a new grad;...

2. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

   jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU

   No other incentive, I agree. I'm trying to figure out a solution that would make more people want to get it (other than their own intrinsic motivation to). Thanks for replying!

3. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

   jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU

   Thank you, prmenrs. Was the $100 per pay period, per month, etc.? I think our differential is union negotiated as well, but I'm not 100% sure.

4. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

   jdubs99 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi all! I am curious how different units incentivize their nurses to obtain a certification in their specialty. Posting in NICU because that is my own specialty, but really curious to hear from all units. My former unit would increase your annual all...

5. Complete list of NNP graduate programs

   jdubs99 replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU

   Here is an updated list and link to the NANNP page: Graduate Programs | NANN

6. Feel Like I'm Drowning

   jdubs99 replied to NICUnurse21's topic in NICU

   Based on my experience/a lot if the new NICU nurses I have worked with, this is totally normal!! I felt super overwhelmed after orientation for six months, and after a year I wasn't terrified of coming to work anymore. It really does get better with ...

7. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

   jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California

   "Missing education history" is just a placeholder that they use on the website until your application is actually looked at. "No license information available" just means that you don't have a license yet and they still are processing your applicati...

8. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

   jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California

   I finally got my license just now!!! So happy!!!!!!!!! Here is the final breakdown of my licensing timeline: March 3- Requested fingerprint cards from BON. March 25- Received cards March 27- Mailed all application materials, including transcripts/Nur...

9. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

   jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California

   Nine weeks now since check cashed. Two calls to BON in the last week- first call (6/5) said they couldn't tell if my transcripts were there, but that it would be "about another 4 weeks" until I get my license. Second call (6/10) said they had everyth...

10. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California

    Just got through on the phone with the BON. They said that my FBI background check cleared on May 3 but that no one has looked at my transcripts yet. She also said that they are "currently processing applications from Mid-March". However, a girl I kn...

11. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California

    My timeline so far... endorsing from MD using paper fingerprint cards, no temporary license requested. March 3- Requested fingerprint cards from BON. March 25- Received cards March 27- Mailed all application materials, including transcripts/Nursys ve...

12. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    jdubs99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Based on some things I've read on this website, I know that I'm not, but I just cannot STAND how 12 hour work days consume my life! There is no time to do anything besides work on those days and prepare for the next work day. I would be so much happi...

13. How do I get Case Management experience?

    jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in Case Management

    Well that's good to know! Thank you!

14. How do I get Case Management experience?

    jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in Case Management

    Thank you for the feedback! Any thoughts about appropriate MSN programs for a CM position?

15. How do I get Case Management experience?

    jdubs99 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi everyone, I just graduated from a BSN program and passed NCLEX last week (yippee!) and will begin working in a Level III NICU at a large university hospital in mid-July. I am interested in one day becoming a Case Manager, but I feel lost when tryi...