NICU_babyRN

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About NICU_babyRN

NICU_babyRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in NICU.


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  1. Is it made of acid? Fire? Cactus stickers?

    They always fight it...and then one morning they don't. And that, is just not a good sign!
  2. TPN

    We sure do. although, let's face it. we protect only the bag. Not the tubing. So does it really make a difference?
  3. Calling all current cns students

    I am one CNS student within a group of 15 NP students. They all look at me with a snarl on their face! Annoying!!!! I am almost done, working on my capstone and I can't wait to be done done done. But am afraid of the Cert exam!!
  4. IV starts - anyone get better?

    I have found that most people blow veins when their tourniquets are on WAY too tight. Loosen it up. For the "fresh" babies, I don't use a tourniquet often at all! And, don't rely on a transilluminator as you are learning. Try going without it unt...
  5. DPN v. CNS or CNL

    The CNL is not considered an Advanced Practice Nursing role. So if you want your APN/APRN, you'll have to go the route of CNS. There are DNP and MSN CNS options and DNP and MSN NNP options. However, the MSN is quickly going away since in 2015 the ...
  6. Suctioning of ETT on < 27 weekers?

    There is a difference in suctioning HFOV and HFJV!!! You must put the Jet on standby but not the Oscillator. We never instill saline in the lung. We use it only to clear the ballard catheter, being careful to not to let it pass to the ET tube. We...
  7. Discouraged Nurse Graduate

    From a NICU nurse in Chicago: I work in a facility where we had over 150 applicants for ONE position. The hospital now hires BSN prepared only. It's a TOUGH market to crack into. If hire new and experience, however you must have that BSN behind y...
  8. Anyone find CRNA School EASIER than made out to be?

    You'll have to remember that you will not even be considered for a CRNA program before a couple of years of SOLID ICU nursing experience!
  9. Male Nursing Student Interested in NICU Nursing

    DO IT!!!!! We LOVE our 4 male RNs on our floor and the RTs too! Come join a team of extraordinary people!!!!
  10. Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

    Rush University Medical Center-website is terrible but the program is available. Contact them for extra information. University of Illinois Chicago has a Perinatal CNS however the curriculum is NOT eligible for AACN certification. I believe a coupl...
  11. NRP certification online?

    here it is from an NRP Instructor. The only option to become officially certified is to attend a certification course that is held by an AAP certified instructor, using the AAP course materials and AAP guidelines. The course has just been revamped...
  12. How to get into the NICU?

    I also agree! You may have to broaden your search A LOT, write a very strong cover letter, talk about how the hospital matches what you look for as an employer, taking into account the mission and values of that hospital. You should be open to explo...
  13. Good and accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner programs online

    Check out Rush University in Chicago, although you'll have to find some days to come to the US for most programs. And the university would have to find you a way for clinical hours!
  14. How sad is the NICU? Is there a personality type best suited to it?

    If you don't have tough skin, you may have a hard time in the NICU. Some NICUs, specially those that are Level III with surgical cases and ECMO are sometimes very sad. So you may be better off in a level II nursery where infants are a little bigger...
  15. Orientation...blechhh

    I also 100% disagree with you. And if I were your manager, you would NEVER be asked to precept staff. Quizing, when done the right way, is an excellent addition to the learning process.