RNStephNicole

RNStephNicole specializes in Pediatrics, NICU, Telemetry.

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1. HELP! Interview for NICU III coming up!

   RNStephNicole posted a topic in General Nursing

   hey all. just recently graduated in may. i have worked at a pediatric clinic for 4 1/2 yrs (just transitioned to the rn role in july). i also recently had an internship in a level iii nicu end of spring during my senior internship rotation. i am so p...

2. To aspirate or not to aspirate?!

   RNStephNicole replied to RNStephNicole's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much everyone. I will continue to aspirate! I didn't clarify before that I was specifically talking about IM immunizations, not IM injections in general. I have also heard that the CDC says it's not necessary to aspirate for immunizations, ...

3. To aspirate or not to aspirate?!

   RNStephNicole posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work at a Peds office and I am constantly administering immunizations (lucky me)! I am a recent new grad, and remember being taught to aspirate, however I have noticed very few nurses who actually do this. I am continuing to aspirate because I figu...

4. Anyone starting non-hospital jobs in this bad job enviroment?

   RNStephNicole replied to luvmyguys's topic in New Nurse

   i too am in the same boat as many of you. just graduated in may, passed the boards in june. i was offered a rn position at a pediatric clinic i have been working at as an ma for almost 5 years. the job was part time with no benefits. thinking that i ...