keuka8

keuka8 has 4 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Need help with boundaries with my charge nurse

   keuka8 replied to Lauraingalls's topic in General Nursing

   I feel your pain. When I worked L&D, my first night off orientation it was myself and one other nurse (small unit). Something came up and I asked her a question. She told me 'don't ask me questions, I'm not your preceptor.' Things went downhi...

2. Am I supposed to hate my first nursing job??

   keuka8 replied to StevietheRN's topic in New Nurse

   I hated my first nursing job as well and only managed to stay about 8 months. I had a sign on bonus I had to pay back but I did it in monthly installments so it wasn't bad.

3. Methadone and NAS- from a mom's perspective

   keuka8 replied to MamaAndDoula's topic in NICU

   I work in a level III NICU and have seen quite a few NAS babies. They all break my heart. I don't judge the moms, my main concern is caring for their baby. I have come across some great parents, but the majority are either misinformed or in denial...