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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

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

    darynash replied to amandakatherine's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You don't have to make a decision about what area of nursing you would like to practice right away. You will have 4 years in school including 2 years of clinicals to think about which area you like....

  17. Professional Organizations

    darynash posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As a neonatal ICU nurse, do you belong to a professional organization? Which organization do you belong to? If you do not belong to one, why not? Just

  18. venting...

    darynash replied to scrabblern's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Two words: SAFE HARBOR Pull up the policy on calling safe harbor or go to your state's board of nursing

  19. using servo control on a dressed neonate??

    darynash replied to wooby's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Check the Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nursing for servo and air control as well as neutral thermal environment. Try doing a lit search

  20. NICU Jobs??

    darynash replied to rn4lyfe08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am in Fort Worth, TX and we hire new grads or nurses without experience into our

  21. Being Sued / Losing License

    darynash replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    She gets to the hospital and as she is being checked by the resident they notice she's totally dialated and PITOCIN is infusing into her!!!!! If a full bag had infused at this rate, the uterus would...

  22. visiting policy for unmarried fathers

    darynash replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If the mom allows him to have the second band, he can visit whenever he wants. If not, then he can only visit with the mom or the other band holder. If she names him on the birth certificate but...

  23. Nurses-Read and Respond

    darynash posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    attention nurses you will be furious after you read this. follow the link and read this article then respond to the author (but please be professional). don't stoop to his level....

  24. Nurses-Read and Respond

    darynash posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    attention nurses you will be furious after you read this. follow the link and read this article then respond to the author (but please be professional). don't stoop to his level....

  25. CRNA's Read and Respond

    darynash posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    attention nurses you will be furious after you read this. follow the link and read this article then respond to the author (but please be professional). don't stoop to his level....