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  1. Should I give up on NICU?

    verytallnurse replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Annie, Don't you even think about giving up your dream like NICU. Neonatal specialty needs nurses like you, who worked somewhere else but NICU was a true calling. Children hospitals and teaching...

  2. NICU: gotta find me a new home

    verytallnurse posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    HI NICU nurses! Thinking about relocating to GA, around Marietta/Alpharetta areas (maybe 15-30 min away from them, because good Lord, can't afford those houses). By the way, open for suggestions....

  3. NICU: gotta find me a new home

    verytallnurse replied to verytallnurse's topic in Georgia Nursing

    THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING! I clearly underestimated Alpharettas housing market. Holly cow ! So gotta look more north then, maybe 30 min away from it. I will stay away from Atlanta for sure, we are...

  4. GA, AL or TX NICU:which would fit me?

    verytallnurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Georgia, Alabama and Texas NICU nurses! I am lost even I just started a research. But no one else can truthfully answer my questions but fellow NICU nurses. Will be relocating in next 3 years with...

  5. Willing to relocate for a NICU job- help pleasee

    verytallnurse replied to carebearsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Loyola has been hiring in the NICU for the past 3 years. Still interested? :) Hope you found it by now

  6. GA, AL or TX NICU:which would fit me?

    verytallnurse replied to verytallnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you so much! Thats exactly what I wanted to know. My current unit also has lact.mixing formulas,service associates cleaning everything, nnp or 2 MDs 24/7, we see everything but dont do echmo. I...

  7. Any 22 weekers out there?

    verytallnurse replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    oh yes.. its currently my primary patient. Born 22 4/7. Male. Made it, now he is 29 5/7 weeks. 3lb 7oz now. Dealing with premie issues but not horrible ones. Its our third 22 weeker within the last 3...

  8. What to do when my baby desats...

    verytallnurse replied to shermrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah. We have many of those babies. Many of them are shunting. PDA PFO ASD VSD even I can't hear an obvious loud murmur. Usually they will do those quick desats after extubation and weeks after most...

  9. NICU Brainsheet

    verytallnurse replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am having such a hard time downloading. It gets stuck every time. Any chance you could email me the brainsheet ? :) I will mesage you my email in a sec. Thank you so

  10. Nursery and NICU

    verytallnurse replied to jagalu100305's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey! I can imagine the attitude :))) We don't even have to go as far as the nursery.. Some nurses are like that to each other in the same unit, from shift to shift. Day vs nights. Everyone thinks...

  11. Any Joliet Junior College Students out there?

    verytallnurse replied to RNStudentJJC's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It is so calm here... no one is freaking out yet! You guys are good!!! I am sure you all are busy with the homework now.. So how is school? Is it what you thought it will be..?

  12. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    verytallnurse replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey, Karma and Ede! I hope my tips are not scaring you, it should only help! About the printer - yes, if your printer is acting up now - believe me..you will loose your mind later then . I had a very...

  13. Joliet and JJC former and current students

    verytallnurse replied to KarmaInMotion's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello JJC students! Hope you are enjoying your summer, visit your friends and families NOW since crazy life is about to start! I graduated in '06 but still remember the stress. Soo.. who are your...

  14. Any Joliet Junior College Students out there?

    verytallnurse replied to RNStudentJJC's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, JJC student nurses. Congratulations on your achievements! I was very lucky and had the best instructors through school. PM me and I will give names as well if anyone is intrested. Please, do...

  15. How do you warm your bottle - feeding?

    verytallnurse replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Totally agree that warm water works just fine. Depends on what are you trying to do : to warm up to a body temp - 37 C Or just a room temp which is about 20 C? It is not the same thing. We, nurses,...

  16. NICU is my dream but I am a new grad..

    verytallnurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is so frustrating to look for a job as a new grad.. The selection is this: med/surg or telemtry... What if this is not what I want to do..? I applied in a big Chicago hospital for a NICU job....

  17. NICU is my dream but I am a new grad..

    verytallnurse replied to verytallnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you all for a great advice. I did something great since the last time I wrote - I started to focus on "What do I need to do to GET NICU" and not on " Oh no... I don't want to work in...

  18. Any Joliet Junior College Students out there?

    verytallnurse replied to RNStudentJJC's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, Student RN! I graduated from JJC Dec. 2006, took my RN nclex last week and passed!!! WHOOOHOOOOOO! I am so excited for you, future nurse! Well, I remember how hard and confusing it was...

  19. NICU is my dream but I am a new grad..

    verytallnurse replied to verytallnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you all for responding. It made me feel a little better. I was just disapointed when looking for a job.. I am looking into 4 hospitals around me and they would not even consider your application...

  20. New grad in the OR?

    verytallnurse posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey, everyone. I am an LPN but in the last semester to become an RN. I will be graduating in December. I know for sure that one day I want to become NICU nurse but I know it is not possible to get in...

  21. New grad in the OR?

    verytallnurse replied to verytallnurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Jolie! You are absolutely righ- my instructors have said million times - you need to start as a med/surg nurse, then you can transfer anywhere you want. ( something like "..before you work a specialty...