darynash

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1. GI/Endo certifications for New Grad?

   darynash replied to Yumidaiko's topic in Gastroenterology

   You can join SGNA, the professional organization for GI

2. Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist

   darynash replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Here is Texas, the Board of Nursing no longer recognizes Clinical Nurse Specialists. The only way to work in that position would be to complete a Master's program in Education or NNP. With the...

3. Neonatal IV question

   darynash replied to NickB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We do not use armboards or cover IV sites. We have had no problems with babies scratching

4. How much schooling does it take to become a Neonatal Nurse??

   darynash replied to Nytsirk's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Where in Florida do you live? I went to Edison College in Fort Myers for my Associate's Degree and they have a great program. Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers is also a good program. If...

5. is this a common thing with OVERTIME

   darynash replied to CHEWEYchum's topic in General Nursing

   One of the reasons for staffing extra shifts with a RN than a PCT is that, when the poop hits the fan, a RN can take an assignment and a PCT

6. Paramedic to RN, ADN or BSN

   darynash replied to socalmedic's topic in Emergency

   If you are able to do the BSN program (finances, time, etc.), do the BSN. Some hospitals will only hire BSN prepared nurses for critical care areas. Not saying it is right, just the way it

7. RN to BSN Schools

   darynash replied to BriThruston0818's topic in General Nursing

   My program at Texas Tech was about the same and was complete in 2 semesters. The program was awesome and I highly recommend it. The only negative is that you have to go to Lubbock for orientation....

8. Should I start looking?

   darynash replied to aprilbutterfly49's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, negativity and drama can happen anywhere. If you are really interested in finding your "niche", by all means, start looking. You don't have to leave your current job until you find...

9. continuing education for an ADN graduate????

   darynash replied to jbidaho's topic in General Nursing

   And Texas Tech has a RN-MSN program as well as a RN-DNP

10. continuing education for an ADN graduate????

    darynash replied to jbidaho's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest regret in nursing is not getting my bachelor's as soon as I finished my ADN program. Every year after, I kept saying "next year I'll do it." Fourteen years later, I finally did it and I...

11. NICU PBDS

    darynash replied to newgradRN001's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Actually, PBDS is to assess your knowledge prior to the start of a new position and where educational opportunities exist. It is not punitive and gives your manager and preceptor guidance in planning...

12. Transcutaneous bilirubinometry

    darynash replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do not use TcBs in our unit. Our kids usually are getting daily labs anyway so we order a serum bili. Also, the TcBs are not recommended for babies, I believe less than 35 weeks. Check the...

13. Books about nicu nurses?

    darynash replied to Amagoo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Baby ER by Edward Humas is very good though a little outdated since neonatal nursing is evolving so quickly. The stories are very

14. On site daycares. Shout out your hospital if they have one.

    darynash replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital, Harris Methodist Fort Worth and our sister hospital, Presbyterian Dallas have one. Ours at Harris is a shared daycare with the Cook Children's in Fort Worth. My children have always...

15. After becoming an RN, what's next?

    darynash replied to amandakatherine's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Towaco in Morris County near Montville and Lincoln