rncarolyn

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1. How long did you study for the RNC exam?

   rncarolyn replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU

   What were you tested on the most, meds?, pathohysiology? Also what was on the test that wasn't on the core curriculum? Thanks again! I'm getting really nervous now

2. How long did you study for the RNC exam?

   rncarolyn posted a topic in NICU

   I just purchased my study guide books for the RNC exam and plan to study a few hours each week. I plan to take the exam next March 2011, is that enough time? Also how do you study for the test? Do u start just by Ch 1,2, etc or do u go by systems? Th...

3. checking for residuals

   rncarolyn posted a topic in NICU

   when checking for residuals with either an ogt or ngt, how much/far should you pull back? i was told you pull back until you feel resistance in the syringe...is this correct? can you do damage if you pull too much? thanks

4. Palm PDA or Pocket PC

   rncarolyn posted a topic in NICU

   I would like to buy a Palm PDA or a Pocket PC, but I'm not sure which is better or which I would benefit more with. I wanna spend the most $499. One of the doctor's suggested a Pocket PC, and he mentioned getting a certain software, but i forgot whic...

5. any tips for a new grad RN going into the NICU?

   rncarolyn replied to rncarolyn's topic in NICU

   i live in lv, nv so a couple hospitals here accept new grads into their nicu =) hopefully you'll be able to find a hospital that accepts new grads into nicu's too...i too did not want to start in med-surg

6. any tips for a new grad RN going into the NICU?

   rncarolyn posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone, this is my first posting...i found this site through a friend and found it to be very helpful...as stated in the title I am a new grad RN going into the NICU..i just graduated from nursing school this past August...i am super excited to ...