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My hospital doesn't usually put any bands on the critical babies in the ICU, the bands are usually in the bed with the infant. In the step down area we have Hugs bands that are always on the babies...

I am THRILLED to announce that after over a year of searching I will be starting a position in a level III NICU in a couple of weeks! I am nervous and excited! I'd really love to read some...

I am also surprised. Especially that its fairly often a kid will pull their tube out.. I've also heard (but not seen) that some NICUs reinsert the NG for each feeding in order to prevent reflux...

Actually.. according to the Centers for Disease Control/US Dept. Health and Human Services "Because there are no large blood vessels in the recommended sites, aspiration before injection of vaccines...

I have been trying to get a position in a NICU for a year now. Does anyone have any suggestions that could help me get in? Nobody around here wants new NICU nurses.. and the people that get them.....

Thanks. I did get to speak to the recruiter at one of the hospitals in my area who said that they won't hire "new grads" with <1 year of experience and/or non-acute experience. Making my soon-to-be...

I was called by a recruiter at a hospital because I'd applied to several positions. We talked on the phone for a few minutes and I was invited in to do a "prescreen." Has anyone done one of these? ...

I have been working as a RN for 8 months now in a residential setting. However, I just spoke with a recruiter who informed me that I am being automatically rejected because I am a new graduate. I...

Approximately what percentage of nurses are hired onto units after the program? I'd like to apply but If only 2 of say 10 nurses are hired afterwards it is not such great odds. Are they only hired...

My program had 1,215 clinical hours. I still can't find a job.. though I do work PRN for someone.. I hardly get hours and am struggling financially.. I am too looking for a ft job and have applied...

There are SO MANY psych nurses, therapists, social workers, behavioral health specialists, etc., that have had their own past struggles with mental illness, addiction, etc.. In this profession it is...

I'd be interested to see how that works as well. While our patient load is high between 18:1 - 26:1, there is still a nurse there 24/7 for meds, assessments, etc.

On our unit we try to do Z-track if appropriate and accessible. If it is not, and it is an emergency, we can use our judgement as to where to put the needle. While buttock is always the preferred...

When I was in nursing school I was TERRIFIED of the psych patients. I literally talked to only one patient during my entire rotation, and only for a whole of 2 minutes. I stayed as far away as I...

I am $27 as a new grad RN, registry.

Level III NICU.. anywhere.. :)

Has anyone gotten a call for the August cohort?? I applied and am VERY interested.. If not, I will be praying for October!!

Radio, Yes, definitely alert your supervisor of the situation. I also work in psych and we were told during orientation to let them know if a friend or relative became admitted to our unit. If...

I guess I have a hard time figuring that out. How is a BSN grad more qualified than I am? I have a Bachelor's degree.. but IN biological sciences and not nursing. A BSN is the nursing classes +...

I think that this is because nurses take (or keep) whatever job they can get regardless of whether they want to do that kind of nursing, or it is a good fit for them. Also, units are understaffed...

Thank you for your replies everyone.. I am glad to hear that there ARE staff RN's with MSN degree's regardless of whether is sucks because of the malpractice stuff. To those that asked NCNS does...

I am wondering if nurses with MSN degrees are hired into staff nurse positions. I am a current RN from a graduate entry (GEP) program (direct entry -- I had a previous Bachelors degree). I have had...

Yes, but the OP is correct.. the 2010 standard for the AHA is "CAB" Compression, Airway, Breathing.. Please see this link from AHA website.. Section ABC or CAB? ...

The protocol would be for PALS: first CPR via BLS standard, then defib, then CPR, then if rhythm persists defib again, CPR + administer epi, then if rhythm persists defib, CPR + lidocaine or...

Hi everyone. I am sure I'm not the only one frustrated by all of the online nursing job applications that are then screened by HR people and never taken to the manager until HR picks that person out...