JJ1994

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1. What do you use to secure og tube and edi cath for babies on Niv Nava?

   JJ1994 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi all I'm looking for some suggestions on how to secure the og tube and edi catheter for babies on NivNAva. We currently use a piece of tegaderm then a steristrip around each tube then a top piece of tegaderm. The babies usually have it slobbered ou...

2. Do the parents annoy you?

   JJ1994 replied to angel94's topic in NICU

   Parents can definitely be annoying. They usually dont realize that their baby isn't the only one in the unit. I cant say I find picture taking annoying though. I understand wanting to document your baby's growth. I do find the video calls annoying if...

3. Any tips for preventing unplanned extubations while turning babies?

   JJ1994 posted a topic in NICU

   I've been a nurse in the level 3 NICU since January. One of my biggest issues is turning intubated babies. I am terrified of an unplanned extubation. The more experienced nurses in my unit tell me that you just get used to doing it. I've been asking ...

4. What are your call requirements??

   JJ1994 replied to slp080477's topic in NICU

   We don't have any call requirements. When our census goes up, they text or call whoever is off and ask us to work. I think it would be nice to have call because I get text almost every time I'm off and it kinda gets annoying. I would much rather know...

5. Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

   JJ1994 replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new nurse, just 8 months in. I think you might be a little disappointed when you graduate if you're expecting a low stress job with great pay. I work in the nicu and while I absolutely love babies and enjoy most aspects of my job, I want to cry...

6. Conversing with parents in NICU

   JJ1994 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone I am a new grad nicu nurse. I am finishing up orientation now and the one issue preceptors keep mentioning is my lack of conversation with parents. I tend to give parents an update on their childs condition and answer questions but don't...

7. Dress Codes for School

   JJ1994 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

   I hate the argument that dress codes shame girls. I think It's ridiculous. Boys generally don't wear spaghetti straps or short shorts to school so they're not gonna get dinged for it. They should be banned from showing boxers and wearing those tank t...

8. New grad programs that do video interviews

   JJ1994 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hi everyone im getting ready to graduate in December and I am really trying to land a nicu or nursery job. I have gotten some job offers in my area but they are for adult med/surg. I really hate adult med/surg so I'm hoping I can get something else. ...

9. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

   JJ1994 replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

   We're wearing white dresses with the tights and cap. I think it looks so much more professional and commands more respect than scrubs and I'm really excited to get to wear it.

10. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    JJ1994 replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I'm not a nurse yet just a student but I think you have to decide what's more important to you. I don't live with my parents because I don't want to live by their rules and as long as you live with your parents, I believe they have the right to make ...

11. I'm bored

    JJ1994 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    In my opinion, nursing school content isn't hard. There's just a lot of it and some assignments, like care plans, are very time consuming. I thought nursing school was boring too until clinicals started and i had juggle lectures, labs, clinicals, an...

12. What preceptorship would be most helpful for getting into nicu?

    JJ1994 posted a topic in NICU

    Hi everyone Im in my last semester of nursing school. My goal is to be a nicu nurse. I know that can be hard as a new grad but I'm applying to some residency programs along with some other jobs in case nicu doesn't work out. I was really hoping to do...

13. What separates sucessful nursing students from the rest

    JJ1994 replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    I think it's important to take responsibility for yourself. You have to accept your faults and work on them. Some of my classmates blame the professor for things they mess up because they didn't read the syllabus or didn't read the assignment. We're ...

14. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    JJ1994 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    I think some of these comments are a little harsh. She's 17, not 39. I had a similar situation. My mom didn't think me being able to drive and work was important so she never taught me. I paid for my own lessons but never got enough practice to be pr...

15. Help to improve my written work..!

    JJ1994 replied to becka9058's topic in General Students

    I think the important thing to remember is that writing is not like a conversation. If possible, take another English or writing course. I'm assuming you've already done English 1 and 2 but most colleges have other writing classes where you can get ...