2012rnnewbie

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1. random donor milk

   2012rnnewbie replied to prmc61's topic in NICU

   We use pasteurized as well

2. Bar Code Medication Administration NICU Style

   2012rnnewbie replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU

   We have a luggage style on the baby and the issolette it's facing out so we can have easy access. It's right next to the blood bank ID.

3. A Preemie Teaches Me...

   2012rnnewbie replied to EarlyAdditionRN's topic in NICU

   beautiful

4. Salary

   2012rnnewbie replied to %)'s topic in NICU

   My hospital also pays more since it is an ICU.

5. NICU Interview!

   2012rnnewbie replied to yoga-rn's topic in NICU

   Not to be a downer, but hopping to a new unit will not necessarily make you happy. I LOVE the NICU, not always the people I work with, but I truly love the NICU. That being said nursing of all kinds is hard work and that's no matter where you go.

6. Anybody apply to Chattanooga Tennessee's CRNA program?

   2012rnnewbie replied to ICURN2014's topic in SRNA

   My husband was accepted earlier this month for May 2014.Best of luck to you!

7. Help!

   2012rnnewbie replied to rnblack4's topic in NICU

   HyperSaurus, RN, Thats anyone new to the Level3 Nicu.

8. ED to NICU?

   2012rnnewbie replied to OlivetheRN's topic in NICU

   I have been a med-surg nurse for almost two years while also working part-time in a busy ER. I will be transitioning to a full time NICU position in Dec and will try to update you on what the transition is like. I do feel however you should go wherev...

9. Help!

   2012rnnewbie replied to rnblack4's topic in NICU

   I start Dec6th, its a month of shadow then a month of NICU simulation school then back the floor for hands on orientation

10. Orientation process

    2012rnnewbie replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU

    As I will soon be starting my orientation I know that our program is 6-8 months if the RN is new to service and varies as you deem yourself comfortable. I am surprised your orientation is so short especially with changing preceptors.

11. Help!

    2012rnnewbie replied to rnblack4's topic in NICU

    WOW jppeters84, thank you for all of that information. As stated previously I will be starting new to service in the NICU(I have gyn/gi surgical and ER background). I have been scrolling this forum for information as I am so excited to start. I found...

12. Anybody want to help me plan my career??

    2012rnnewbie replied to kerussll's topic in NICU

    Yeah there are similar offerings at my hospital that's why I was confused on why the original poster was looking to obtain another degree without reaching the full potential of their current degree.

13. Anybody want to help me plan my career??

    2012rnnewbie replied to kerussll's topic in NICU

    Please correct me if I am wrong, isn't a CNL a clinical nurse leader, which is acceptable for most leadership and management positions?

14. Socialization in NICU grads

    2012rnnewbie replied to Tawneybrady's topic in NICU

    Wow this is kind of scary, I hope they were able to get some help.

15. Help!

    2012rnnewbie replied to rnblack4's topic in NICU

    It's so interesting reading your post...I have been an RN for a year and a half, but always wanted to be in the NICU. When I graduated the opportunity just wasn't there and as of recent I applied and was offered a position with two different hospital...