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  1. Do you recommend Presbyterian Dallas a good place to work?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to RNRebecca83's topic in Texas Nursing

    Presybyterian Dallas is a good hospital and has a good reputation in the community. Not sure what you mean by "ghetto" patients either. Every hospital has patients from all walks of life, all...

  2. medical transcription

    Humbled_Nurse replied to tiffdeandre's topic in Texas Nursing

    Interesting thread! I have been an RN for 11 years and I currently work part time in the NICU (2 days a week) and I love it! My first love is nursing and I will always work as a nurse. I have a 2...

  3. Midwestern State University

    Humbled_Nurse replied to ser2011's topic in Texas Nursing

    I received my BSN from MSU in 98. I felt that the education gave me what I needed. The only thing I didn't like was I was really interested in pedi/neonatal and the hospital in Wichita Falls has...

  4. Hospitals in Dallas?? For relocating nurse

    Humbled_Nurse replied to bdixon81's topic in Texas Nursing

    This main hospital systems in the Dallas area are Baylor system, HCA, and Texas Health Resources. I know that Medical City (part of HCA) has on-site daycare. I know the Baylor hospital in Ft. Worth...

  5. NICU Job satisfaction?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to carlajane2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a nurse that highly recommends the nursing profession. I think it is a great career. There is so much flexibility and opportunities. I have been a nurse for almost 11 years. I have mostly...

  6. Outcomes for Periventricular Leukomalacia(PVL)

    Humbled_Nurse replied to helicoptergal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Great info. in the previous posts. I work NICU, but I also have 5 years experience working for a pediatric neurologist so we saw lots of "ex-preemies" affected by PVL. I also have a 10-year-old...

  7. Grand Rounds?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to His_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is likely that it is in lecture format like the PP mentioned. At one hospital I work I was on the education council and we arranged "nursing grand rounds." A nurse would give a lecture on a...

  8. 24 week preemie

    Humbled_Nurse replied to SweetRN007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Be sure to check out http://www.marchofdimes.com You will find a wealth of information!!! I will say a prayer for the little

  9. What do level III RNs think of level II?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Peanut_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think this sort of behaivor goes on in all areas of nursing. There will always be those nurses that think they are better. In the adult world it is the floor vs. ICU nurses. ER vs. floor nurses....

  10. NICU Pet Peeves

    Humbled_Nurse replied to heartwort's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have few! *It drives me nuts when people put bandaids on after a shot (Vit K, Hep.B) Usually it doesn't bleed, but if it does just hold pressure for maybe 30 sec. Those bandaids get left on for...

  11. NICU Parent Discharge Education

    Humbled_Nurse replied to s.maire.2126's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    s.marie: That sounds like a great project! You're director must have a lot of confidence in you since she asked you to do it. Discharge teaching is VERY IMPORTANT! There are many, many topics you...

  12. Neonatal/Pediatric case mgmt./disease mgmt.

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello everyone: I have some questions for you. I have been a nurse for 10 years. 5 yrs. in NICU and still currently working part time in this area and I have 5 years of outpatient pediatric...

  13. Telecommuting Positions

    Humbled_Nurse replied to bambi227's topic in Case Management

    roseorchid: I sent you a

  14. Question about working from home

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    That does help.

  15. Another ? about certification

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am planning on getting my RNC in the next few months or so. I know what books to study. I have 10 years experience as a nurse with 5 of those years in the NICU. I have worked in Level III units,...

  16. Another ? about certification

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Steve and babyrn30. I do have the question book and I am currently working through it. I am going to plan to study for about a month or so and then hope for the best. Good luck babyrn30 on...

  17. Am I just a nervous new grad or is the ICU not for me?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    What you are feeling is very normal. I started in NICU as a new grad and it took me a good year before I felt somewhat comfortable and even into the second year there were many situations that still...

  18. Please help, want a career in labor/delivery, NICU, PICU

    Humbled_Nurse replied to cabolissa's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, a BSN will be enough for NICU, PICU, or L&D. If you want to work as an RN in one of those areas then you will be considered a staff nurse. A master's is not necessary. You could even get...

  19. Nervous. Shadowing in the NICU on Friday

    Humbled_Nurse replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As PreemieRNKate said don't worry about having NICU knowledge. Ask questions and be curious about everything. Be friendly, but don't overdo it. Just make sure they know that you are appreciative...

  20. Do you have a favorite peds critical care magazine?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to jenj1928's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    That's a shame that the journal is so expensive. Sounds like there is a huge need for a nursing journal for PICU. I am surprised that there isn't one. PICU nurses do take care of such a wide...

  21. Do you have a favorite peds critical care magazine?

    Humbled_Nurse replied to jenj1928's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    How about this journal although if I'm reading right it looks very expensive.

  22. NICU vs. ICU

    Humbled_Nurse replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NICU and adult ICU will likely have more differences than similarities. They both have their own set of unique skills. Differences: *The biggest one will most likely be the size of the patients. The...

  23. Parents and Firing Nurses

    Humbled_Nurse replied to sunny17's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am generally one of those people that get along with everyone and usually build a good rapport with families, but even the nice, easygoing nurses sometimes clash with the families. I had a family...

  24. How do you count HR in the DR

    Humbled_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wondering how you get your heart rate in the Delivery Room. Use Stethescope, palpate cord, etc... Do you count for 6 seconds then times by 10. I attend lots of deliveries and I do enjoy it,...

  25. CMC Dallas and CHOA-Egleston

    Humbled_Nurse replied to ECMOismygame's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am not familiar with CHOA-Egleston, but I am somewhat familiar with CMC Dallas. I don't work there, but I've known nurses that have. CMC Dallas has a very large PICU and as far as I know it's...