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You could also try a level 2C NICU because they will have higher acuity babies (vents, CPAP for short term) gain that experience then do your level 3. I'm just starting the level 3 course and I'm...

I'm a Canadian NICU nurse and we have 2 men in our NICU and one who floats NICU and Paeds!

I've seen balloon races, where you try to blow a balloon up as fast as possible in a race against the nurse or another kid doing IS though with most places banning latex you might have to do blowing...

We have pods and the charge assigns who's in it but once in the pods the off going nurses decide who has the assignment usually it's who's had the baby last/ recently

For IVs we use a stat lock which just fits over the hub and holds it in place, then we use tape to hold the arm to the board. For NG/OG and O2 we use hypafix which works well unless there's a lot...

I work with 2 males in my NICU, and can say I don't see why a male can't work there. There are some moms who may be uncomfortable with a male while trying to breast feed but you'll find females with...

Just finished my 8th day as a new grad in the NICU and came out feeling like I'm never going to learn everything I need to be a good NICU nurse and that I really didn't deserve this opportunity. ...

I've used a 1cc syringe attached to suction using the wide end to suck the mucus out. I find there's not as much swelling and damage this way as with a catheter

I did work until 4th year only part time doing 8 hours a week but sometimes that was crazy. Though they've changed the program since I first started so I can't say anymore if it's manageable. The...

I'm a new grad nurse in the NICU so I don't know a whole lot but here's what I can tell you 1) it's so nerve wracking the first time you go to give a baby a needle (at least for me it was) but if...

Hi there! I didn't go to Mohawk/Mac but did the Conestoga/Mac program and loved it! Going to a college makes it a bit nicer because the class is smaller so you get to know your classmates better,...

I believe they're the same company as Littmann is owned by 3M. However if you're looking for a Littmann peruse the Littmann site for legit sellers as some places sell knock offs. I just bought a...

I spoke with my unit manager about some courses and asked about STABLE and was told that the hospital already has a date booked for to take it. Thanks for the advice everyone

I am starting in a NICU/Nursery next month as a New Grad and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on courses I should take that would help me. I've done my neonatal resus course, and plan on...

Thanks I'll have to look into that text. My manger has been on holidays so I'm going to call I. A day or so to see what her recommendations are. Good luck in your starting :)

Hello everyone, I'm a newly graduated RN who will be starting my new graduate guarantee in September working in the NICU/pediatrics/ special care nursery. I was wondering if anyone had any...

I don't know in this situation but I have a family friend who is Caucasian as is her husband at the time but their baby was darker than either of them. Turns out this friend had a great-grandparent...

Hi everyone, thank you for the advice. I actually heard back from the mat-child position and received an offer there; which I will be taking. I appreciate the help though :)

My dilemma is that I received an offer from a medical floor but I've recently done an interview for a maternal-child floor and have one coming up for an OR, both areas I would love to work in. ...

Got my letter yesterday in Kitchener, ON and I passed! One thing down, now on to finding a job. Congrats to everyone who passed!