Disneyfan

Disneyfan specializes in NICU, Mother-Baby, Peds.

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1. Just had to share with someone...

   Disneyfan replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU

   That's good to know. I'm orienting nights and will work nights.

2. Just had to share with someone...

   Disneyfan replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU

   Yea!!! :heartbeat

3. Just had to share with someone...

   Disneyfan replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU

   My first shift is TONIGHT (had 2 days of hospital orientation). I am so nervous!!!

4. Any NICU info for Atlanta?

   Disneyfan replied to mamaya's topic in Georgia

   OMG! I start tomorrow too! Are you doing orientation tomorrow? I am on nights and my 1st shift is Wednesday. I worked at Northside 8 years ago in Mother-Baby, but quit when I had my kids.

5. R.N. reentry course's Atlanta

   Disneyfan replied to deedledumpling's topic in Georgia

   Is your license still current? If so, does Piedmont have any Nurse Intern (NG) programs? I am starting back at Northside on Monday in the NICU after being out 8 years. I interviewed for their Intern program and was hired. I do not have to do the ...

6. R.N. reentry course's Atlanta

   Disneyfan replied to deedledumpling's topic in Georgia

   I have a friend who did it, and she said it was great. She did the clinical hours in the ER at Northside and then was hired there FT. Good luck!

7. Any NICU info for Atlanta?

   Disneyfan replied to mamaya's topic in Georgia

   If you want a Level III in the biggest delivery hospital in the US, then Northside Hospital is it. It has an excellent reputation. I worked there in Postpartum and start on Monday in the NICU there. Other choices: Piedmont Hospital (downtown Atlanta...

8. What equipment and Medical Software (PDA) should I have for the NICU?

   Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU

   Thank you all for the info. I have just emailed the Clinical Education Coor (she's in charge of my Internship) to verify if I can carry my Dell Pocket PC PDA and/or my Blackberry. If so, then I will definitely download Neofax. Which other nursing s...

9. Nurse Residency Programs

   Disneyfan replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU

   Thanks and I sent you a PM.

10. Anyone take the nursing pre-employment medication test at Northside?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in Georgia

    They give you a study guide with the meds and math (has formulas and practice questions). You can use 2 nursing med books they provide and your study notes for the test. I am glad I still studied as you have about 1.5 minutes per question which wou...

11. What equipment and Medical Software (PDA) should I have for the NICU?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU

    Thanks for the info. I want to buy what will be the best for the NICU.

12. Want to sound excited/interested in the NICU

    Disneyfan replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU

    Good luck! And I agree about calling Tuesday morning.

13. What equipment and Medical Software (PDA) should I have for the NICU?

    Disneyfan posted a topic in NICU

    I start in the NICU a week from Monday. I do not need scissors or stethoscope (each bed has their own). Is there any equipment/gadget/tool I should have or buy? Also, would you recommend getting a Nursing Drug guide for my Blackberry or PDA (I have b...

14. Curious as to how many NICU nurses have previous personal experience in the NICU

    Disneyfan replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU

    well, i was a post-partum rn, got pregnant with my triplets (huge surprise with no fertility), ended up on complete hospital bedrest at 16weeks for 12 weeks. made it to 28.5 weeks and delivered my bbg. they weighed 2-6, 2-9, and 1-15. spent 12, 16, 1...

15. Anyone take the nursing pre-employment medication test at Northside?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in Georgia

    It was 60 questions. 10 math, 38 meds, and 12 nursing implementation. Had to score 80%. I made over 90% and was thrilled.