NICUQueen

NICUQueen specializes in neonatal intensive care.

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1. attending vs resident PhD

   NICUQueen replied to ading's topic in General Nursing

   In the teaching hopital where I worked, the on-call resident was called first. If s/he did not respond or responded inappropriately, then the 2nd yr. resident was called. If all else failed, then the staff MD was called. It is a hierarchy that will b...

2. Be honest - Do you get excited about birth anymore?

   NICUQueen replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I worked in an NICU for 20 years. I do know how you feel. While family & friends would tell me how lucky I was to be able to "hold & rock babies all day long", we all know that there is much, much more to it all than that. An RN from NICU ha...

3. Nurses in their 60's or 70's

   NICUQueen replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   I worked til the day I turned 60, then retired!

4. Your dumbest financial mistakes

   NICUQueen replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

   I, too, am one who bought a timeshare, straight out of nursing school. Used it one time, tried to sell it a couple times, finally ended up giving it back to the company, along with some money. I am so glad to be rid of it, but a major lesson learned....

5. Nursing school sucks!

   NICUQueen replied to utadahikaru's topic in General Students

   I graduated from nursing school back in the dark ages and it was the same way. I wanted to drop out during my last year (those darn care plans just about did me in) but decided that if I did drop out, all my friends would finish, then where would I b...

6. homes

   NICUQueen replied to JonB04's topic in General Nursing

   I am always amused when people ask about an "average" salary. Each facility is so different. Salary is figured on base, plus differential (if any), any certifications, length of time worked at facility, raises that have been given, etc. So many thing...

7. How many years have you been a nurse?

   NICUQueen replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for almost 27 years and I retired a little over a year ago.

8. nurses and spelling

   NICUQueen replied to Bormio's topic in General Nursing

   I think incorrect spelling and grammar reflect an inattention to detail. Nurses are supposed to be highly educated and should know how to spell correctly and use proper grammar. When I see common words spelled incorrectly by a nurse, I do think that ...

9. Job you would NEVER do in nursing....

   NICUQueen replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   I retired after working for 20 years in an NICU, but could never do Peds. Also never wanted to work in the ER. Actually, after working in the NI, I did not want to work with adults anymore and did not have to!

10. Quit after first day of orientation!

    NICUQueen replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If you really want to be a nurse, you are going to have to face much more difficult situations and if you cannot do this, you have no future in nursing. Did you not think you would have to be on your feet for 8 or 12 hour shifts, knowing tha...

11. Nursing Agency driving me over the edge

    NICUQueen replied to Merlyn's topic in General Nursing

    How are you on unemployment if you are employed by this agency???

12. Qustion about travel nursing

    NICUQueen replied to VerCellPen's topic in General Nursing

    You say you will graduate soon. Most travel nursing companies require at least one year's experience before placing you. Med/surg is a good experience builder!

13. What was your route to get where you are today?

    NICUQueen replied to kikipania's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated from high school. Married and had children. Went to college and obtained a BSN. Worked for 25 years, 20 in an NICU. Retired and am enjoying stess-free living!

14. what nursing school do/did you attend?

    NICUQueen replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    University of Louisiana-Monroe BSN 1983

15. how many would not continue on to nursing school if..

    NICUQueen replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an NA during my last 2 years of nursing school. I knew exactly what I was getting in to and still went on to graduate and worked for well over 25 years in the field.