SharkPuppy

SharkPuppy has 3+ years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Most used NICU meds?

   SharkPuppy replied to SoaringOwl's topic in NICU

   I've never been asked about medications when I've gone on an interview so I'll be curious to know if they actually ask any questions regarding that. They can see by your resume that you don't have NICU experience so I wouldn't stress too much about...

2. Confused

   SharkPuppy replied to journeylarra's topic in Pre-Nursing

   When you complete the BSN program you will sit for the NCLEX - passing this test will make you a RN (Registered Nurse). Once you have your RN you will need to obtain a job in a NICU, as most (if not all) NNP programs require a minimum of 2 year yea...

3. Have we all thought about??

   SharkPuppy replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU

   I'd like to be able to search by year or "since xxxx year."

4. Pregnant/New Job - when to tell employer

   SharkPuppy replied to SharkPuppy's topic in Career Support

   Thanks! You all made me feel better about my choice to wait to tell them until after I start. I'm sure I'm making a much bigger deal about it in my head, than they will, but I just want to start off on the right foot :-)

5. Pregnant/New Job - when to tell employer

   SharkPuppy posted a topic in Career Support

   I'd like some advice please! I will be starting a new job soon and I am currently pregnant (11 weeks). My husband and I had been trying for over a year to conceive and at the time I applied for the position I was NOT pregnant and was unaware of th...

6. AWHONN Guidelines for staffing

   SharkPuppy replied to SharkPuppy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   That sounds pretty much like the place I work now :-( except that we do go into overtime (pretty much forced) because we work call twice a month. I LOVE my job and am so thankful to be working in an area that I love. I'm just really hoping that I ...

7. AWHONN Guidelines for staffing

   SharkPuppy replied to SharkPuppy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   @marienurse18 - I'm curious where you work (if you wouldn't mind PMing me). My husband and I will be moving in the next couple of years and I really want to find a hospital that at least tries to abide by the recommendations. I understand staffing ...

8. AWHONN Guidelines for staffing

   SharkPuppy replied to SharkPuppy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Here is an article that lays out the guidelines: New AWHONN Guidelines for Staffing Perinatal Units Focus on Nurses' Achievements | The OB/GYN Nurse-NP/PA

9. AWHONN Guidelines for staffing

   SharkPuppy posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm just curious... does anyone work at a hospital that follows AWHONN's recommended staffing guidelines?