NICU-RN

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 long it took to get your degree? Where and what yo...

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, things to be wary of, and any other info that you woul...

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 doctors was very difficult. I have done local traveling ...

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 obtain my degree from online I would be accomplish ...

Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it. I am still researching options.

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 claiming my blessing) I will do my very best to post so...

Thanks for replying. Have a blessed week.

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 a call today and get an interview scheduled!

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? Thanks.

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 housing, assigning roomates, and pay. Thanks and ...

Does anyone know anything about Parkland's NICU?

Does anyone know of a good website that you can buy nursing scrubs and jackets that have NICU logos and etc?

Does anyone know anything about Parkland's NICU in Dallas,TX? By the way, I have already posted questions in Texas' forum. Thanks, have a blessed week.

Thank you ladies soo much. Have a blessed week.

If you PM me, I can give you some info!

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 Bless.

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 not to do that. If you do not feel comfortable, ma...

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 the nurses were really nice, helpful, and laid bac...

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 that had trouble transitioning and feeder-growers. ...

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 take?

Where are some of the best NICU's in the DFW area? I mean as far as, nurse-doctor relationship, nurse satisfaction, and salary.

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 miscommunication. They kept changing their mind about what positi...

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 politics. I would really love to know what some of you guy...

: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, which I already know are hard to come by just from...

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 advocacy. ( I live in this area and am having a har...