huladancer ADN, BSN, MSN

huladancer has 12 years experience as a ADN, BSN, MSN and specializes in NICU.

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1. Breaking a two year contract

   huladancer replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you both for the advice. I know 9 months (that's how much time I left on my contract) will come and go. There's this resltesness within me and it may have nothing to do with my job, but I do feel like I need a change in my life. But yes, I w...

2. Breaking a two year contract

   huladancer posted a topic in General Nursing

   Last month I completed the first year of a two year contract with a hospital. When I signed the contract I received a $3000 sign on bonus. I enjoy the hospital I work for and I enjoy the unit and staff I work with, but this hospital is not in the id...

3. passed out

   huladancer posted a topic in NICU

   Last Friday was my second day on the NICU as a new nurse. One of the NP's was about to insert an umbilical line and my preceptor asked me if I wanted to watch. I'm standing there watching the NP who was having trouble getting the line in. The war...

4. Causes of diabetes and other myths

   huladancer replied to huladancer's topic in Endocrine

   Chronic stress could be associated with the develpment of insulin-resistance, the key word is chronic. One stressful event cannot cause diabetes, if it did we would all be suffering from this disease.

5. Causes of diabetes and other myths

   huladancer posted a topic in Endocrine

   There is this belief among the Hispanic community (and perhaps other sections of the population) that diabetes is caused by a susto (scare) or coraje (anger). I've heard time a time again from friends and relatives "so and so got diabetes when he go...

6. Pig pancreas transplant

   huladancer posted a topic in General Nursing

   My dad talked to a family member who lives in Mexico. According to my aunt, a couple family members, who suffer from diabetes, had a pig pancreases transplanted into their forearms. I've heard of human pancreatic transplants to stop diabetes, but I...

7. Bacteria Outbreak Closes Hospital Units

   huladancer replied to huladancer's topic in NICU

   I was watching the local news today and it was reported that a second baby has died from the nosocomial infection. Tha family has stated that they are considering suing the hospital. ABC News: Bacteria Kills 2nd Baby in LA Hospital For those of you...

8. Bacteria Outbreak Closes Hospital Units

   huladancer posted a topic in NICU

   LOS ANGELES Dec 16, 2006 (AP)-- A hospital has closed its neonatal and pediatrics intensive care units to new admissions after a potentially fatal bacterium sickened seven children, including an infant who may have died from the infection, officials ...

9. Help...back from Iraq and miserable

   huladancer replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

   Hi kmftiko, I'm a new nurse myself. I haven't even started working yet (I start in Feb), but I found this article on line and hope it can help you figure things out. NurseWeek News There are many things that can contribute to burnout: unsupportiv...

10. yes/no..notetaking while review nclex questions

    huladancer replied to trekjudy's topic in NCLEX

    I did take some notes when I studied for the NCLEX, but for the most part I just did many, many, many practice tests. Make notes if you come across something you really don't understand or never heard. Also, if you get many questions wrong from a s...

11. SOS all OB nurses!

    huladancer replied to bopps's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not an OB nurse, but how about Effective breastfeeding rt to normal oral structure Risk for sudden infant death syndrome

12. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    huladancer replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    When I was little, I wanted to be a flight attendant to travel the world. Marine biologist was on my list too as well as photographer.

13. thank to allnurses.com

    huladancer posted a topic in General Nursing

    thank you to allnurses.com!! i joined allnurses.com almost 2 years ago seeking advice regarding my immigration status. here's the link to my original post. https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/undocumented-immigrant-wants-nurse-97607.html i'm happy t...

14. NEED HELP!! UCLA interview..

    huladancer replied to blee1's topic in California

    Good luck on your interview! My friend interviwed with UCLA last year and got hired. They did ask her some clinical questions, but she said it wasn't anything too difficult. For example, "what would you do if you saw a pt had difficulty breathing?...

15. Orange County Hosp-Saddleback & Hoag

    huladancer replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California

    Traffic in Southern California is just horrible. If you need to get on the freeway to get to work, you are likely to find traffic. In the mornings you usually find more traffic heading South/West and in the evenings you find more traffic heading No...