Elizabeth777 BSN, RN

Ahh, all right I understand. If you think that it would make you happy, then I suppose you'd have to try it. The issue I'm seeing, though, is that you've only been at your current job for less than a year. You'd have to come up with a good reason for...

Dude, NICU is not a place where you go for less anxiety. It's an intensive care unit and the skill set is not smaller, just the patients are. Why do you see yourself being happy there vs a traditional ICU? It's a fantastic place to work, but people e...

Not sure if this helps, but I'm a NICU nurse and we have several male neonatologists who are Muslim. The restriction against touching a female doesn't apply before puberty, correct? So, there's another option.

Nope, I started in NICU as a new grad and did a 4.5 month residency there. I don't think that med-surg would have helped me in the slightest as NICU is such a different beast. I did, however, work as a CNA in a nursing home for 2 years and on a cardi...

Never. We are not allowed to work more than 12.5 hours in a shift. If needed, our hospital uses incentives and management comes in.

No, the baby didn't have it on at the time. It was her first day at a new daycare and her mom got the call while she was at work in the NICU. All of the other moms on our unit are having their kids wear them anytime they're asleep. They're no where a...

Our babies don't get their leads taken off until discharge. Their pulse ox can be removed if they meet the parameters, but that's it. Yeah, we get asked about the Owlet a lot, but are not allowed to give our opinions on it. Most of the nurses on the...

Do you have your license already? Have you been hired into a NICU?

Because women are people too. You will work with women who either are, have been, or will be pregnant. What are you going to do when they are your patient? Tell the charge nurse and your manager that you're not qualified to take care of them because ...

It doesn't matter if she is "acing" clinicals or how hard she is trying. She still needs to pass her classes. Dedication and caring are nice qualities in a nurse, but in the end, knowledge matters more.

No, we only automatically admit babies less than 35 weeks.

Wow, 74 does seem pretty low! We go down to 27C before we move to cribs.

We can't provide medical advice here. Talk to your doctor with concerns.

I can't believe you had a kid on a vent on your second day. It was over 2 months before I even touched a vent and that was under very close supervision. You're going to feel like a new grad, because essentially, you are. NICU is a very specialized ar...

Mine is calming the cranky chronic/genetic babes. A little snuggling and a lot of butt patting and they're good as gold for the rest of my shift. I've got a soft spot for those babies, so I tend to get them fairly often.

We change ours in the NICU every night and as needed.

And a happy day to you too! I love enjoying my job and the babies I get to take care of!

You may want to try finding a forum that is geared towards ACTs, rather than a nursing one. However, since you did post here, I'm going to say that it is highly unlikely that you will go from an 18 to a 30. This is comprehensive knowledge that can h...

Yeah, that's not true at all. Most med schools require a year of Gen Chem, a year of O-Chem, and possibly Bio chem as well. A full year of qualified physics and advanced math courses would also be needed. If you want to be a nurse, go to nursing sch...

I sure did. I had a CNA job 24 hours per week, as well as a part-time nanny position. I couldn't afford not to work, as I refused to take out any loans for my degree. You just have to learn how to make the most of your studying time and become a mast...

Even if it is allowed, I don't think it's a good idea. Not only for you, but also for your parents. It's hard for them to remain professional when they have their child with them. I think, however, that shadowing a stranger would be a fantastic idea...

You can't have a nursing job without an RN. A BSN is a plus when applying for jobs, but you need to have an RN.

At this point, I'm thinking that it is indeed a lost cause. However, this means that it can't hurt to send another email. What have you got to lose?

No, if your goal is to work over there, you should go to school over there.

It is doubtful that an ADN degree would transfer. You might have more luck with a BSN, but even then it may be difficult. Their nursing degrees are typically 3-4 years and very specialized. I don't have specific information about requirements, but if...