I am an RN,BSN seriously considering getting an MSN\MPH in another year or so. I would like to know what types of courses are involved with obtaining the degree? What projects you had to perform? How...
I have been a NICU nurse for several years now. I am considering traveling the beginning of next year and would like to hear from NICU travelers. I would like any tips, names of great facilities,...
I appreciate your responses. Vagabonder1, thanks for all the detailed info. Please feel free to PM those agencies. I am still debating on if I want to start in January. I bet working with those...
I was wondering if anyone received or is working on their MSN\MPH degree ONLINE??? I will have a very hard time going to traditional classes and believe if I can find a credible\reputable college to...
Yes He does! It's such a wonderful feeling too. I will definately keep you posted. I noticed that there seemed to be few nurses on here that are employed with NFP, so when I start ( I am already...
No problem. I am sorry to hear that you didn't get the job. God provides so keep trying to get that job if that's what you want! I am actually trying to get the same job here in TX. I am hoping to get...
So ittybittybabynurse, did you get the job with the Nurse Family Partnership? If so, how are you liking it? Can you provide some of the ups and downs about the job?
I am interested in traveling and wanted to know if anyone had first-hand experience with Agostini. They seem to be very straightforward and I would like to hear from travelers that have used them, esp...
Congrats! Im glad you picked the place you wanted to be. I didn't do that and spent 2 years in a place that I didn't thrive. Im now in a NICU and loving it. God
In my unit the ratio is 4:1 in the feeder\growers. 2:1 for vents. 1:1 for HFOV if it is very critical. I was told that there is a chance to get 5:1 if an emergent situation arises but they really try...
I just wanted to say that I am having a great experience in a NICU that I just started in this week. I worked in a PICU for 2 years and wasn't learning or liking it at all. I work night shift and all...
I really appreciate all your responses. I am not having good experiences at the smaller NICU. They do not keep vented patients very long because they dont have in house Neos. They mostly have babies...
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of working in a small NICU v a larger NICU for a nurse that is new to the specialty? If you had a choice between the two which would you
Okay.. this is going to be long. I accepted a position as a NICU nurse in a facility that I was working for PRN for about a year. Even before I started the position there was a lot of...
I would love to know how some of you guys get over the nastiness of the nursing environment? For example the gossiping, jealously, feeling like you are always covering your butt, exhaust, and...
:angryfire I have put in soo many applications to various hospitals in Dallas and Fort Worth. ( I prefer the Dallas area however) I know that I have the qualifications. I am seeking a NICU position,...
Okay this is a loaded thread....Does anyone know what hospital in the Dallas\Ft.Worth,TX area has a good NICU? I mean good as far as nurse-doctor relationship, wages, nurse satisfaction, and patient...