Brownbetty!

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So how was your first day? Dish girl!:p

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As you can see I haven't been on the bulletin board for a minute. I am on my fourth week of orientation and I am loving it in the NICU. I have sort of followed the orientation path backward in that I started out admitting and caring for a critcall ill 25 weeker. I had him for about 2 1/2 weeks, since he was born. So I am very attached. During his course with me, he was doing very well BUT he perforated :( Came back from surgery and had togo back for debridement. So far he is coming along. I established a good relationship with the parents (they ask for me now since I don't have him anymore - that is nice). Baby Boy S is just a little sweetie pie. I am already known for primping my babies, keeping them extra clean and a baby advocate :)

I have a wonderful preceptor who is a veteran of the NICU. She is just excellent and patient with me.

I just need to work on my time management more and hopefully I will get it straight by the end of the twelve weeks of orientation. I have my Neonatal Resuscitation Program coming up soon.

BTW I just found out after 3 long weeks I passed the NCLEX and am now an Registered Nurse :nurse: . I am so happy, :biggringi it feels like a great weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. :D

Now all I need is a little :zzzzz

Thanks for asking how things were going. I really appreciate that.

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Hurray for you, Nurse!!:balloons: :) :balloons: :)

And way to dive in head first!!! A 25 weeker with NEC ! Phew!

Time management does take a bit to get down. But once you figure out the routine it will come to you. Good Luck!!:D

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Congrats in joining the ranks of RN, Brownbetty!!

:balloons: :balloons:

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