KayNICUchsd

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1. Choosing a Stethoscope??NICU???

   KayNICUchsd replied to KayNICUchsd's topic in NICU

   My question was more related to what size to get, and what NICUNurse says makes a whole lot of sense to me.... Thanks everyone!!!

2. Choosing a Stethoscope??NICU???

   KayNICUchsd posted a topic in NICU

   Discussion on another forum sparked my interest about choosing a stethoscope... My unit has many micro-preemies and also a large population of "larger" cardiac kids. Do you recommend getting an infant or a pediatric stethoscope? Some nurses like the ...

3. any nurses that went straight to NNICU after nusring school?

   KayNICUchsd replied to Bailarina's topic in NICU

   I'm a new grad now and have begun my journey into NICU nursing... Our hospital offers a "Nurse Residency Program" and I highly recommend starting in a hospital with a great orientation... Ours is 6 months! We have a variety of classes...some for the ...

4. Scrub tops that don't shrink to your armpits; anyone know of any?

   KayNICUchsd replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Wow... Dickies has some really nice scrubs!!!

5. To Offset the "Rude Nurses on this Board" Thread

   KayNICUchsd replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

   That is very nice!! just what I needed to read to turn my thoughts around!!

6. article about cheating on boards

   KayNICUchsd replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe there was a way to open a web browser while taking the exam, and the testtakers would cut and copy the questions directly from the tests????????

7. Someone answer me before I lose my mind

   KayNICUchsd replied to fergus51's topic in NICU

   The hospital I did my preceptorship at had a pretty good system. Each nurse would use the same sheet and report off accordingly... See if this helps any!!! Name: Age: MD: Weight: Respiratory: Cardiova...

8. Low rider pants on nurses

   KayNICUchsd replied to Celiabs's topic in General Nursing

   I personally have yet to meet a nurse who treated me with the "nurses eat their young" mentality. Actually, the first time I heard the phrase was from a director of nursing that indeed said that there is such a thing. I dont want to believe it, and I...

9. Low rider pants on nurses

   KayNICUchsd replied to Celiabs's topic in General Nursing

   This discussion seems to be divided between the generations. To me, it makes perfect sense that the opinions differ according to our ages. You cannot blame us (younger nurses) for incorporating the way we dress outside of work to the way we dress at ...

10. Disappointed in Pinning "Ceremony"

    KayNICUchsd replied to Barb(Old Biddy)'s topic in General Nursing

    My pinning ceremony was really beautiful and most of us were crying at some point!!! We wore white nursing dresses!! Many students wanted otherwise, but in the end we were all happy of the decision to stay traditional. It was in our church with beaut...

11. San Diego NICU

    KayNICUchsd replied to KayNICUchsd's topic in NICU

    Yes...start date August 11th...

12. San Diego NICU

    KayNICUchsd posted a topic in NICU

    Hi all! I'm brand new to this site and so far I think it's great! I am from New England and have chosen to move across the country to San Diego and start my nursing career in the NICU at the children's hospital! I have my BSN and I have dreamed of be...

13. Wanna Be A Nicu Rn

    KayNICUchsd replied to LuvbabiesRN's topic in NICU

    That was supposed to be a smiley face!! Sorry!!!!!

14. Wanna Be A Nicu Rn

    KayNICUchsd replied to LuvbabiesRN's topic in NICU

    What's meant to be will be.!!!! )