NICUbabyRN

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1. Bubble CPAP versus Ventilated CPAP???

   NICUbabyRN replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU

   We use bubble CPAP. Our unit is an advocate for bubble CPAP. It is really no different than using regular nasal CPAP. Our bubble CPAP's do have alarms on them. I think the hardest part is sometimes they just don't want to bubble. I have seen sev...

2. Any Volenteer work involving babies?(NICU)

   NICUbabyRN replied to BabiNuRsE's topic in NICU

   I the hospital that I work they do have people that do that but not on the NICU.

3. Dosage and Calculations

   NICUbabyRN replied to dramaluvr's topic in General Students

   When I went to school every semester there was a math exam. First semester we had to get an 85 or better. The rest of the semester you had to get 100. We got three chances. It is one of those things that once you get it everything falls in plac...

4. Nurse shadowing

   NICUbabyRN replied to sleepymom's topic in General Students

   A few classmates of mine shadowed. It was just before we graduated. They contacted the hospital, human resources deptment, in which they wanted to work.

5. Hello ..1st visit...

   NICUbabyRN replied to DragonflyShell's topic in General Students

   Welcome! May all your dreams come true.

6. Does anyone know where to get good healthcare downloads for a pocket PC?

   NICUbabyRN replied to austin heart's topic in General Nursing

   I love to use skyscape.com I had PepidRN too. But did not like that it had no IV med stuff. I just downloaded last week a new drug book. Nursing 2004 drug handbook. It is assume! It has tradenames, available forms, classifications, indications...

7. New Job Advice

   NICUbabyRN replied to mary761's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. It is very hard you and others with the role changes. You can always go back to the hospital later. But, you will come back with confidence in your nursing abilities.

8. Need Guidance In Preparing To Retake RN Boards

   NICUbabyRN replied to Emilys Mom's topic in General Nursing

   I suggest that you study too. No surprise there. But I would also like to suggest that you stop studying a day or 2 before taking it. Get well rested and go in there as relaxed as possible. And know that YOU CAN DO IT!

9. how hard is it

   NICUbabyRN replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

   I think it can be done! I am a mother of 4 kids, they are now 13, 10, 7, and 6 years old. I went thought nursing school after having them. You need a good support person. Team work works for us. Everyone helps out in some way. But I know other n...

10. What is a good review book for the NCLEX exam?

    NICUbabyRN replied to MJ-12's topic in General Nursing

    I used the Saunder review. I really liked it. That was the only one I bought. After I took the NCLEX I knew that I ould not have needed to study from it. I could have passd without it. But, if you are not used to those types of questions that do...

11. What would you look for in a nursing instructor?

    NICUbabyRN replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to school I had one instructor who made all the diference in the world. She was truely passionate about nursing. She also was still working the ED occasionally. So, she was up to date with all that is happening in nursing. She was a p...

12. I took nclex this morning

    NICUbabyRN replied to pcat's topic in New Nurse

    That is so great! :balloons:

13. Hi I'm a newbie and I have a question about state licenses

    NICUbabyRN replied to CalixtaDec2004's topic in New Nurse

    Do an internet search (board of nursing and the state). the term you are looking for is reciprocity.

14. NRP certification

    NICUbabyRN replied to CPB's topic in NICU

    NRP is done during orientation (if you do not have it). Your answer is in your own original post. If it says NRP cert. preferred than it is not necessary to have it to be hired. But obviously it is a cert. you will need for the job so, they will g...

15. I took nclex this morning

    NICUbabyRN replied to pcat's topic in New Nurse

    Hi pcat! I got my ATT tonight. I will be taking the boards on Thursday. Wish me luck. Have you gotten your results yet?