edynjoy

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1. NICU newbie

   edynjoy replied to jess_m's topic in NICU

   Congrats to ya! Don't have any words of true words of wisdom for you.( I just started NICU myself ) The one thing that I can say is to be open-minded and prepare to learn. Everything that you thought you knew.....scratch that, and start with a clean...

2. Continuity of care...What's your unit doing?

   edynjoy posted a topic in NICU

   What are you doing in your units to provide continuity of care? We are exploring the idea of a "team" or microsystem approach to care for our babies. This will go beyond "I want my same babies back tomorrow". Please elaborate! Thanks in advance;)

3. Quick ?s

   edynjoy posted a topic in Operating Room

   How many of you were able to chose your "area of interest" after OR orientation and what was "your special place" and why?

4. Please Advise..need help

   edynjoy replied to edynjoy's topic in Neuro

   Thanks Monkeyman for your reply! From what I've been reading, with neuro, it's either you love it or hate it. I'm gravitating toward hate. I have learned alot in a short amount of time but I honestly am beginning to think that it is not a good area...

5. Please Advise..need help

   edynjoy posted a topic in Neuro

   Okay...so I'm new to nursing in NICU. Already I'm beginning to feel burned out. I can't say if it's new nurse blues (I've only been an RN since 8/05) or the fact that NICU may not be for me. I've already found myself looking for other job opportunit...