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    Insurance for hubbies?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Travel

    I have seen that a lot of companies offer free health insurance/dental to travelers, but what is the going rate for spouses? We're looking at a couple of companies, narrowing it down (Across America,...
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    Deposit questions!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Travel

    When you're traveling, does the company place housing deposits at each apartment/residence, or are you responsible for forking up that money? What about phone and cable, if you have it? Does it take...
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    Miserable in my NICU, hate Orlando, need suggestions!!!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Okay, to put it simply, I am BEGGING you for ideas, and am willing to listen to anyone who has a moment to suggest something to help. I am absolutely, positively miserable. We moved and I hate it....
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    Any pointers regarding heal pokes?

    NICU_Nurse replied to Love4Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is an old thread, but it may still hold some nuggets of wisdom.
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    Tell me about the NICU's? I have to get out of here!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi! Does anyone have ANY information about NICU's in NC? Thanks, guys! Pulling her hair out,
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    Know anything about the Olympic Medical CFM 6000?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, guys! We're at work right now and need some assistance with an Olympic Medical Cerebral Function Monitor 6000. Does anyone know about these? The sooner we hear from you, the better. Thanks!...
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    Know anything about the Olympic Medical CFM 6000?

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, guys! We're at work right now and need some assistance with an Olympic Medical Cerebral Function Monitor 6000. Does anyone know about these? The sooner we hear from you, the better. Thanks! I...
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    Scrub tops that don't shrink to your armpits; anyone know of any?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all! I need to purchase some new scrub tops for work, and I have a teensy dilemma. I can't decide which ones! I have been wearing the Landau printed v-neck tops with the two patch pockets on...
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    Lemon swabs for oral care? Opinions, please!`

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Okay, what's everyone doing as far as lemon swabs are concerned? I recently was engaged in discussion about this with a friend I work with, and I remembered that someone posted something about them...
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    Sassy scrubs for plus-sizes- anyone bought these?

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering three things- 1) How do these scrubs hold up in the wash? Is there shrinkage in the dryer? 2) Do you find that they're long enough for you? I'm 5'9" and I find the average scrub-top...
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    Need Advice on NICU Nursing....I will have my RN in December.

    NICU_Nurse replied to KBNUR2004's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, let's see...does anyone here know if she needs to be an RN to take the NRP class? (I'm afraid I don't know for *sure*!) If you are able to take it (I hope!), you could contact the American...
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    Need Advice on NICU Nursing....I will have my RN in December.

    NICU_Nurse replied to KBNUR2004's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh, also, you might want to check about getting your NRP certification if you can. Having it already looks nice when you apply, and again, shows that you're serious.
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    Need Advice on NICU Nursing....I will have my RN in December.

    NICU_Nurse replied to KBNUR2004's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sorry- I meant the Shands in Gainesville. They were fantastic, really. Yes, I'm sure that there will be openings later. Remember though, too, that Shands in Gain. is associated with a nursing...
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    Need Advice on NICU Nursing....I will have my RN in December.

    NICU_Nurse replied to KBNUR2004's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just returned from a dizzying trip through Florida and a slew of interviews, and I can tell you for a fact that Arnold Palmer and Shands definitely hire new grads- both of them had hired so many new...
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    Lemon swabs for oral care? Opinions, please!`

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Umm...."***." was supposed to read
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    Lemon swabs for oral care? Opinions, please!`

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Okay. Found this link: http://articles.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NUB/is_1_13/ai_112313472/print Which has an article by the ***. of Critical Care Nurses (not specifically for babies, but a...
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    Yay!!! Got The Job In Tampa!!!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you, ALL of you, for your help so far! I've accepted a job. Also, just curious...what are your favorite places in the area? We drove around looking for a public park area (picnics, etc.) but...
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    Tampa area hospitals- any opinions? Etc.

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, again! Okay. Thirty-forty mile radius is what we're looking at (something commute-able). Opinions on the hospitals? Thank you, thank you, thank
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    Tampa area hospitals- any opinions? Etc.

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh! Meredith, do you happen to know what the floating policy is at ACH? Where the NICU staff floats, I mean? I've never worked in a dedicated children's hospital before.
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    Tampa area hospitals- any opinions? Etc.

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks again, you guys! Okay, plane tickets bought and paid for. EEE! (That's me freaking out, just a little...stress-venting.) I'm still looking at a few hospitals, to keep the options wide, but...
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    Tampa area hospitals- any opinions? Etc.

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you! All of you! John, I'll PM you some more questions. Thanks! Yesterday I got a packet from Tampa General. How confusing! Thank you for the info about University; it wasn't tops on my...
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    Tampa area hospitals- any opinions? Etc.

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    PS. I am reading ALL applicable posts on this in the archive. I just don't remember there being a whole lot (but I'm about to find out!). Just so you don't think I'm
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    Area around Arnold Palmer? Need help!!!! PLEASE!

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Is anyone familiar with this
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    Couplets and nurse:patient ratios

    NICU_Nurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What do you consider reasonable with regards to assignments of mother/baby couplets? 6 couplets per nurse per shift? 4? Just curious.
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    Couplets and nurse:patient ratios

    NICU_Nurse replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, thanks. The reason I ask is that...well...I'm beginning to feel a bit burned out in NICU. Lately it just seems that we're losing so many babies, there are ethical dilemmas (should they have...