captn_smallfry

captn_smallfry has 6 years experience and specializes in NICU/PICU.

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1. Anyone waiting to hear from USA

   captn_smallfry replied to graceofone's topic in Post Graduate

   hey everyone for the usa group.. I am applying there for the fall... did you use the recommendation form they listed, or have people write letters? Ive already asked the doctors I work with to write letters, I feel stupid going back and asking them t...

2. Good nicu

   captn_smallfry replied to ladybuckeye7's topic in NICU

   Cutiedeer... I loved UVA! I almost took a permanent position had it not been for my husbands transfer. UVA is very good to their nurses. I learned so much there. I think there is a higher standard for their nurses (just speaking from other places Ive...

3. Good nicu

   captn_smallfry replied to ladybuckeye7's topic in NICU

   I know you dont want VA, but UVA in Charlottesville VA was EXCELLENT!! I was a travel nurse for 2 years and went back to UVA twice! As far as NC... Ive heard good things about Wake Med (very hard to get a job bc retention is so good), also CMC. South...

4. Death in the NICU

   captn_smallfry posted a topic in NICU

   Hi fellow nurses... I have been asked to speak at a conference on the topic death of infants in the NICU. I would like to get your input in order to better my presentation. 1. What are your thoughts and feelings regarding a death of your patient (ba...

5. Any help with ABG interpretation

   captn_smallfry replied to 3pdad's topic in NCLEX

   I found it helpful to talk to a Respiratory Therapist.. if you have access to one. If not, any nursing book should have it..look in the RT sectio nof the library or Barnes and Noble... Good Luck!

6. Experience with Distance Ed NP programs

   captn_smallfry replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in NP

   This is a very helpful thread. I am currently looking to go back to school, online vs. classroom. Still debating. This helps!!! Thanks everyone!

7. Looking forward to new job and schedule

   captn_smallfry replied to crzyNP's topic in NP

   Is it really that bad? Im looking to go back to school, and you make NP sound like a chore? Ive been used to 3 12s a week... is it hard to transition to m-f?

8. North Carolina Roll Call

   captn_smallfry replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina

   Hey everyone, new here, in Fayetteville... military reasons, from VA originally. 6 years in NICU/PICU. Looking to go back to school for PNP if anyone has any advice, its welcomed!

9. Relocating, any good hospitals?

   captn_smallfry posted a topic in Michigan

   Hi there, We are looking to relocate to MI. We are looking at Traverse City, Ann Arbor areas... any advice? comments? on the hospitals in these areas? Any other areas we should look? We want to buy land and build a house, and my husband is originally...

10. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    captn_smallfry replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate

    A lot of the online programs do not require GRE.

11. Any thoughts on Iguana, Urbane or Dickies Scrubs?

    captn_smallfry replied to michaelarose's topic in Uniform/Gear

    If your petite.. urbane is great they also have talls.. just get the xxs pants. I wear a 2-4 pant regularly, so it depends on your size and the way you like them to fit. Urbane is wide leg, basic scrub style, tie at the waist. Ive worn dickies before...

12. This is really getting under my skin

    captn_smallfry replied to jennjen512's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! Is that even legal? How do you just get an in service and become a nurse??? I would definitely be investigating.... thank God your sister went to the ER! She should confront her friend and tell her to never give medical advice again!

13. Do people really pass after 265 Questions-NCLEX

    captn_smallfry replied to CJStudent's topic in NCLEX

    Absolutely! I had all 300 something questions... and 3 hours later... i passed! Keep in mind some people are randomly picked to take all, others it keeps going based on how they answer. Good Luck!

14. need expert advice

    captn_smallfry replied to captn_smallfry's topic in NP

    I have 6 years NICU/PICU experience. I am debating online or not... do employers look at the "name" schools? Or does it matter? I saw a full online school Rush Univ. is that reputable? Im also torn as to do my MSN online, and maybe the PNP part on a ...

15. need expert advice

    captn_smallfry posted a topic in NP

    I am looking to go back to school and would like to know the pros and cons of NNP vs. PNP. Essentially I would like a family soon, so which route is better as far as hours, money, schooling etc.. Also, any advice on the GRE??? Im freaking out over th...