NiteRocker

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  1. NICU certification

    NiteRocker posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Any interst? Not much in my unit. I've been plannig since I started the unit, but why are most RN's not interested? If you pass the hospital pays? Come on

  2. What are you thankful for today?

    NiteRocker replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for.... LIFE! The thing that God gave to all of us; believers or not. As nurses this is the thing we do our best to preserve. Yes, we hope to hold pain, infection, emotional issues at...

  3. 1st nursing job - OR or NICU?

    NiteRocker replied to kmommy876's topic in Operating Room

    I made the change from NICU to OR; best of both worlds! Go for it! Staying within the same hospital allowed me to keep PTO and benefits unchanged. Like a new job without being a new

  4. CRNA Hates me

    NiteRocker replied to brookorrn's topic in Operating Room

    Many professional nurses are trending toward BSN requirement. Maybe that's his issue, not you. Keep showing your experience...and keep your head up. During my first week in the OR I had a CRNA to...

  5. Tell me it gets better! Thinking of going to the floor

    NiteRocker replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Operating Room

    Everyday is different in the OR! I have just finished a 6 month orientation which included the AORN peri-op program. There have been days that I just wanted to run, but over all I am glad I made the...

  6. Surgical Caps!

    NiteRocker posted a topic in Operating Room

    How I hate the hat hair! Know of any surgical hats that don't flatten. I've got the terry cloth band, boufont style already. The paper hat elastic hurts my head and it is hot, too. I suppose I...

  7. OR nurse training

    NiteRocker replied to kdmcook's topic in Operating Room

    You posted 8 months ago...are you still there? Did it get any better? Hope you made a difference in the lives of those going to that facility. I'd hate toknow I was in a place where everyone hated...

  8. NICU to OR

    NiteRocker replied to NiteRocker's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks JustJenny...Sounds like you and I are in the same boat! Some days I still don't know...but I'm not to be

  9. NICU to OR

    NiteRocker posted a topic in Operating Room

    For years I have wanted to transition from NICU to OR. I have so enjoyed my 5 years in a surgical NICU. But, it seems to be time to move on. I would be within the same Children's hospital. How can...

  10. When should I love this job??

    NiteRocker replied to Justme123's topic in Operating Room

    I've asked myself this same question. 5 months now. I'm a ICU nurse to OR transplant. Thought I'd be more comfortable, but through those doors everything is different! I'm sticking with it, but it...

  11. OR Music

    NiteRocker posted a topic in Operating Room

    What are some of your favorite tunes played in the OR? Many of the Docs bring their I-Pods. I'd like to load some great tunes on mine too. Often they forget theirs or the Fellow/Residant doesn't...

  12. OR Music

    NiteRocker replied to NiteRocker's topic in Operating Room

    You guys are great! Thanks for the input. I also learned that there are some OR mixes on iTunes. Some are a much graffic, but there are some really cute ones. I'll post the ones I pick, meanwhile,...

  13. Periop101 vs. OR Residency

    NiteRocker replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Operating Room

    Great for you! I'm in the Periop 101 course now. Loving it! Another RN, took the course at another hopsital and now here, said she had a great experience too. I'm half way through and feel like I'm...

  14. NICU to OR

    NiteRocker replied to NiteRocker's topic in Operating Room

    I'm there! Expect 4-6 months of orientation. AORN periop 101 being used. So...I'm loving it so far. I feel welcomed and look forward to joining this

  15. Why OR?

    NiteRocker posted a topic in Operating Room

    How is OR different from other specialties? What do you enjoy? Was it hard to

  16. love eternal

    NiteRocker posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Trisomy 18... I've been taking care of this lovely child for 6 months. I want to do something special for the parents. How can I preserve his dignity for a special valentines gift to the parents?...

  17. When a Baby dies....

    NiteRocker replied to Anonymous2013's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Part of the preparation for a expected death is the planning. What will they see? What will they feel? What will happen before, during and after? How long will they be with their child? Who will...

  18. Hospital Scrubs

    NiteRocker replied to nicunursem10's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wear my own; but it seems a matter of time. The NICU here is drillying down to the most possible cause for infection. No ring, no watch, no beyond elbow clothing, cut nails; hand washing monitors,...

  19. Parents that make you go MMMMrgh!

    NiteRocker replied to danissa's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's RSV season; NO siblings under 12 years...hospital policy. Otherwise, we have activities. Color sheets, distractions...DVD's. Many families come at night when there younger kids can sleep in the...

  20. Neonatal Nurse Questionaire--PLEASE HELP ME OUT!

    NiteRocker replied to tashadanielle1234321's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    1. Organization just comes...to any nurse spcecialty. 2. Be thourgh...Don't rush; there are time constraints related to assignments, but know what you know. After severel hundrend, it is much faster;...

  21. I might have bombed my interview.

    NiteRocker replied to AmyBRN's topic in Operating Room

    That was pretty quick reply! Good for you. What kind of interview questions were you given. I'm looking at changing specialties, so newby to seasoned...thanks for the

  22. Night shift naps

    NiteRocker posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A BIG no-no...but some RN's still do it. And, for the most part get by with it. HOW? It is embarrassing to the unit when there is a float nurse not to mention the alarms answered on their behalf....

  23. NICU to PICU

    NiteRocker posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Any comments on changing from NICU to PICU? I have an interest in the PICU, but am not sure if I want to make the change. I know to expect traua, but how much is really diffent? Our RT's go between...

  24. Night shift naps

    NiteRocker replied to NiteRocker's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well glad to see 'not tolerated' is the common thread for night sleeping. Clarify...'Sleep' is head down with drool, but nap to me is head in hand, eyes closed, but aware of surrounding events, ie...

  25. pictures?

    NiteRocker replied to user9876's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Love the google images. There are lots of really good representations of what I see in my surgical unit. I worked in a delievery hospital for a short while. The issue babes were not seen very...