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1. New nicu nurse in need of advice!

   arlucero1 replied to Kcv19's topic in NICU

   I'm barely going into my second shift of orientation tomorrow but I already think my preceptor is nice but thinks I'm a moron haha. I definitely feel like overwhelmed and maybe that just because this is what I WANTED doesn't mean I'm cut out for it o...

2. New nicu nurse in need of advice!

   arlucero1 replied to Kcv19's topic in NICU

   So I had my first full day and the first part of the day I was thinking about how I landed the best job in the world. By the end of the day I felt so overwhelmed like I am never going to remember anything that maybe I'm not as fast of a learner as I ...

3. New nicu nurse in need of advice!

   arlucero1 replied to Kcv19's topic in NICU

   Great advice thank you :)

4. New nicu nurse in need of advice!

   arlucero1 replied to Kcv19's topic in NICU

   I am starting my first orientation shift this week is there any advice you can give on maybe things to look up before? I am excited buy also overwhelmed.

5. New Grad NICU Nurse seeking advice!

   arlucero1 replied to JessicaNICURN's topic in NICU

   Hi Jessica! I bought neonatal intensive care. So far I like it. I start my first shift with my preceptor tomorrow and I am so nervous. Good luck. I'm curious to hear how your experience isz

6. Nicu references

   arlucero1 replied to arlucero1's topic in NICU

   Thanks for the tips everyone I will look into both books :)

7. Nicu references

   arlucero1 posted a topic in NICU

   I am starting a new graduate position in the NICU in August and have seen a lot of posts while researching references for new graduates. I was wondering if any of you know if Merenstein &Gardner's 8th editions has many changes from the 7th editi...

8. Tips for a New Grad in NICU?

   arlucero1 replied to NICUnurse21's topic in NICU

   I know this is not helpful but congratulations on your new job! I start in the NICU in August and cannot wait. I've been told to always ask questions! I think the advice you already received is great. Good luck to you!

9. Not getting a preceptorship

   arlucero1 replied to arlucero1's topic in Student Assist

   Why do I think what? If you are asking about time management I feel this way because if I'm not ever with the same nurse twice or the same unit (which I have not been) I'm not going to be increasing my patient load and learning to manage multiple pa...

10. Not getting a preceptorship

    arlucero1 posted a topic in Student Assist

    I am in a fast track nursing program and am currently in my final semester. I found out halfway through my program that my program had eliminated the preceptorship during last semester. I finally accepted it thinking I would at least get to do a last...

11. New Grad Salary

    arlucero1 replied to arlucero1's topic in New Nurse

    I am in Arizona right now

12. New Grad Salary

    arlucero1 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I am graduating in April and am curious about what the average pay is for a new grad right now. I heard someone say at a local hospital it was 20/hr for days which to me is quite low. I don't expect to start out making a lot and I definitely didn't g...

13. Gcu fall 2014 hopefuls

    arlucero1 replied to ScrubGirl88's topic in Arizona

    Hi guys, I am about to enter my third semester at GCU Tucson campus. This thread is really long so I didn't read the entire thing but as far as scrubs go the size chart on apparel pro is not great. I ordered a large pant my first time and it was way ...

14. GCU tucson fall 2013

    arlucero1 replied to azhunterjumper's topic in Arizona

    Did any of you have your interview and any advice for it?

15. GCU admission stats

    arlucero1 replied to Lolaelizabeth25's topic in General Students

    Does anyone have any advice for the interview?