33Weeker

33Weeker has 34 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Imposter syndrome

   33Weeker replied to DoloresC14's topic in General Nursing

   Some units are more toxic than others. Sounds like you have the right attitude and are doing what you need to do, are teachable, etc., and that the problem lies with the unit, not you. If you...

2. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

   33Weeker replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I watched the video, skipping over much of the first part to about 32 minutes in. (RaDonda telling her story). I still believe she acted carelessly. There's no excuse for not following the 5 rights....

3. Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

   33Weeker replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I don't blame you for changing jobs, The point you make about pay increases is interesting. I work nursery/NICU, so things are a little different. We are better staffed than most other units in...

4. Is a career change worth it?

   33Weeker replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

   Level III NICU is intense. You will have to learn a lot, as everything in the neonatal world is different from adults, and level III cranks that up even more. There will be unstable micro preemies,...

5. Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

   33Weeker replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I guess I see some things differently. I'm a nurse who feels I haven't done a good job with time management if I have to delegate. I often fall into the trap of feeling like I have to figure...

6. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

   33Weeker replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   This case has many aspects for discussion, but her med error was avoidable. You can't just pull a med that starts with the same letter and hope you got the right one. You need to know what you're...

7. Braden QD scoring in the NICU

   33Weeker replied to 33Weeker's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks!

8. Student RN Scrubs

   33Weeker replied to Brenwick2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   First, make sure the policy is in writing and enforceable. Then approach them privately and make sure there is not an economic barrier to them following the dress code. If so, help them out. If not,...

9. Abandonment? What exactly is it?

   33Weeker replied to ppfd's topic in Nursing Career

   Sounds like they are the ones who need to get turned in to the

10. Braden QD scoring in the NICU

    33Weeker posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our hospital just added Braden scoring to our NICU charting. It's been a minute since I've done it, and I need to pick your brains regarding scoring. (Before you tell me to go to the educator, I just...