Candace

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1. How long have you been in the NICU???

   Candace replied to nicudaynurse's topic in NICU

   I've been in for the last 12yrs and probably add another 12. I will be tapping the Isolettes with my cane when a kid starts bradying! I have been in OB-all areas since 1977. Only time off for good behavior with my 2 children-(and yes, I took the wh...

2. IV Starts

   Candace replied to Mofe'ny's topic in NICU

   We do 2 attempts each on our unit, preferably using sucrose prior to the stick. I will occasionally (few&far) leave one catheter in and restick with a new catheter parallel to the first unsuccessful one. It seems to always work if you have a b...

3. NICU or Nursery 1st???

   Candace replied to HPlayBoyU's topic in NICU

   From my experience, I think it's better to do well baby first. Learning how to assess what's normal makes what's not more obvious. When you look into a hospital, see what is required of the NICU nurse and the WBN. Do your hospital have NNP's at no...

4. Help! question about complications at a birth

   Candace replied to cathalenem's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I agree with Kday! It is interesting to read the responses to your situation! I have been in OB, L/D, HiRisk AP/PP, SCN, NSY,and Perinatal Clinic since 1977 in some capacity.(We use to strap the mom's down and I even remember one time a mom getting...

5. How much do you make?

   Candace replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   14 yrs. experience Level II SCN, Columbus RNC-Inpatient OB (if certified in area you work-50 cents/hr.) $24.45/hr. doesn't include shift diff.: 15%nights and also w/e $2.50/hr. and $1.00/hr. charge. We also get benefits on top of this!