Olivia. BSN, RN

Olivia. has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in NICU.

Latest Activity

1. Neonatal Nurse Questionnaire!!

   Olivia. replied to Uzma's topic in NICU

   What do you think the top 3 qualities that a Neonatal Nurse must have? Patience, intelligence, and compassion for tiny humans What do you enjoy the most about being a Neonatal Nurse? Seeing humans so close to God’s creation—before the world has aff...

2. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Olivia. replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   Hi everyone, how's it going? I started in October 2017 in a level 4 NICU as a new-grad! It's definitely been challenging, but I can't imagine myself working anywhere else!

3. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Olivia. replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   Hey! I work in a level 4 as well--I started in October. I'd say study the policy & procedures on your NICU 1st & foremost (bc that's what you are legally responsible for). Then study common diseases in your NICU. Usually they are RDS, IVH, P...

4. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Olivia. replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   Hey! I work in a level 4 as well--I started in October. I'd say study the policy & procedures on your NICU 1st & foremost (bc that's what you are legally responsible for). Then study common diseases in your NICU. Usually they are RDS, IVH, P...

5. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Olivia. replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   I don't think so, just subscribe to &/or participate in the thread!

6. Extravasation in neonates

   Olivia. replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU

   At my facility, it's the RN taking care of the baby at the time that injects the hyaluronidase. I'll call the house officer for the baby & tell them first/ask for an order.

7. I can't believe it!

   Olivia. replied to want2banurse35's topic in General Students

   that's fantastic!!!:) Definitely go through the NCLEX, especially if this will be your first time in clinicals (some schools start clinicals freshman yr; some junior year after you get into the BSN program) The NCLEX is so helpful with talking you th...

8. Nursing & Spanish

   Olivia. replied to inthespotlight7o's topic in General Students

   I am in the saaaame situation as inthespotlight. I completely agree with all the other posters who said knowing spanish will make you more marketable--especially if it is in your minor. There are always going to be latinos, especially if you live in...