nursecheryl81

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1. why NICU?

   nursecheryl81 replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU

   They talk, they walk, have bigger diapers, you cant swaddle them and throw them on your shoulder, you can just feed them a bottle when they cry.. You can cuddle with them, they dont fit in your lap.. :)

2. One year ago.. I was in your shoes!

   nursecheryl81 replied to nursecheryl81's topic in NCLEX

   I just wanted to clarify that the Kaplan QBank I was reffering to is not a book.. Its an online membership on the Kaplan website.. Its all done on the internet on the kaplan webpage.. I highly recommend it! Its worth the money!

3. One year ago.. I was in your shoes!

   nursecheryl81 replied to nursecheryl81's topic in NCLEX

   Hi Pugs, First of all let me say that everyone feels like they failed the NCLEX when they leave! So dont give up all hope yet!! The test is made to make you feel like you are really not sure how you did! To answer your questions, What i did was enrol...

4. One year ago.. I was in your shoes!

   nursecheryl81 posted a topic in NCLEX

   1 year ago I was in your shoes, studying and worrying about the NCLEX!! I just wanted to wish you all the best! If you any questions you want to run by me I would be glad to help or entertain questions as well.. Good Luck! I took by boards June 5th ...

5. My orientation is almost over--HELP!

   nursecheryl81 replied to Autumn1081's topic in NICU

   I too came off of orientation this past November... The best advice I can give you is to ask questions! If your still not sure ask again! I ask tons of questions!!! Look up to senior staff and dont be afraid to have them show you something if your n...

6. Baby IV's!!

   nursecheryl81 replied to neonursey's topic in NICU

   Hello Neonurse, I am a new neonatal nurse as well! First to start a neonate IV you must insert the needle at about a 15-30 degree angle... One thing that helped me was using a transluminator (used to check for pneumothoraxs) to see the veins better....

7. Heart Murmers...

   nursecheryl81 posted a topic in NICU

   Hello Everyone, I just finished my new grad orientation and am officially on my own after this Friday ... However, I just have a question for you experienced nurses.. One thing I struggle with is hearing heart murmers.. My preceptor brought me to ev...

8. Hospitals w/NICU internships/preceptorships

   nursecheryl81 replied to NURSINGIZ4ME's topic in NICU

   First of all ... Godo Luck with nursing school.. I just wanted to second the answer of university hospitals... I just finished my NICU new nursing residency today!! I have the passion like you for those babies... I am currently at UNC at Chapel Hill...

9. The verdict is in....

   nursecheryl81 replied to nursecheryl81's topic in NCLEX

   Well, First of all I studied a lot harder for the second test than the first.... And I also took the Kaplan course..... THe Kaplan course was good but expensive... You learn very few test strategies and do question after question in class.... No rev...

10. The verdict is in....

    nursecheryl81 posted a topic in NCLEX

    I am an official RN!!!!!!! This was my second try and only got 75 questions.. The first I got 265!! What a happy day!!! Cheryl, RN, BSN :) :nurse: :nurse:

11. 11 Days and finally!!!

    nursecheryl81 replied to NurseKate's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you for the tips. I am using the Kaplan QBANK which is thousands of questions with explainations.. I also have a Kaplan book... During the beginning of the week I will be in the Kaplan classroom course.. I just hope and pray that this time is i...

12. 11 Days and finally!!!

    nursecheryl81 replied to NurseKate's topic in NCLEX

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!:balloons: WIll you please pass any tips, smartness, or good luck vibes for me.. I retake the NCLEX next FRIDAY!!! I also am in NC!!!! What part of NC are you in? I am in Durham..

13. NC Results Anyone?

    nursecheryl81 replied to NurseKate's topic in New Nurse

    HI kate, I took my NC boards in NY about a month ago.. I got the resutls in the mail exactly 1 week later... I know they say it takes 3-4 weeks for results but I was fortunate to get them in 1 week.. I unfortunately did not get good news.. SO I am...

14. Kaplan Course??

    nursecheryl81 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I was just wondering if anyone has taken the NCLEX Kaplan Course? If you have, do you think the course prepared you for the exam?? Any suggestions before I take the course next week?? Thank you for your help in advance.. :saint

15. NCLEX for 2nd time August 6...

    nursecheryl81 replied to nursecheryl81's topic in New Nurse

    I just wanted to wish you luck on your upcoming exam.!!!! We will be nurses someday!!!! :rotfl: