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  1. 1 week left of orientation- scared to death

    iHeartNICU replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm in the same boat. I have 2 more weeks and then they're setting me free. It's a scary thought for sure but I know that I will be ok....not because I know everything or have seen everything because...

  2. Question for the females about working with a male in neonatal

    iHeartNICU replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have quite a few men and the ones I have worked with have been fantastic. I say go for what are interested in. Our unit is open 24/7 except for change of shift and yes there are parents that barely...

  3. From where did y'all graduate?

    iHeartNICU replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) BSN, December

  4. Can a female have a reaction to a depo shot?

    iHeartNICU replied to barefootlady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would think you could have a reaction to depo. It's no different than having a reaction to the flu shot, or morphine, etc. I took depo for 3 years and never had a problem.....it was great...

  5. To cover or not to cover: lipids and phototherapy

    iHeartNICU replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a special tubing for lipids. It's a dark brown, kind of an iodine color because lipids are light sensitive apparently. However, the actual lipids are not covered at all so I don't exactly...

  6. Just Accepted a NICU Job!

    iHeartNICU replied to Krystljoy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!!! Hope you love NICU as much as I do

  7. Funny Nursing/medical Phrases

    iHeartNICU replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work NICU and one of the moms was talking about circumcision for her baby. Her OB was going to be out of town when the baby was to be discharged and she was thinking of which other doctor she would...

  8. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

    iHeartNICU replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    nope,

  9. Lunch????

    iHeartNICU replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've only been a RN since January but I don't think I have missed lunch once....that goes for my coworkers as well. We always make sure everyone has eaten something. Of course some of my lunches...

  10. New Grad and feeling very discouraged! Very desperate for any advice!!

    iHeartNICU replied to sweetie25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey! You are soooo not alone in feeling like that. It's a scary thought that what we do could potentially harm someone if we do something wrong....however, having that fear I think can be a good...

  11. Adn Schools In San Antonio

    iHeartNICU replied to blessed70's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey there! I just graduated from a BSN program here in SA. There is only one ADN program here that I'm aware of and that is San Antonio College (SAC)....well, I take that back. I believe St. Philips...

  12. Is this upsetting to anyone else?

    iHeartNICU replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't get the video even when typing in miracle baby.....just wondering is anyone knew a way I could find

  13. Morgue procedure?

    iHeartNICU replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ugh, I had m first death the other day and me and my preceptor were wrapping the baby in the blanket, and then we put him in the bag and then she asked me to open the drawer and I thought she was...

  14. Typical unit/area for new grads

    iHeartNICU replied to SweetNSassyRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is a typical unit that new grads start at anymore....at least in my class. I know lots of people say that you should always start out in med sug but I don't think that's...

  15. lpn's in nicu

    iHeartNICU replied to nurseryt's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our unit doesn't hire LVNs....there is one who was in the unit like 10 years ago when they hired LVNs so they kinda grandfathered her in but they don't hire them

  16. Need your advice!

    iHeartNICU replied to doglvr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey! Congrats on getting the opportunit y to shadow! I would say be willing to learn, ask questions, stay interested, offer to help the nurse with things, and be polite to everyone. You may be right...

  17. UTHSCSA - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

    iHeartNICU replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey! I'm a former student from UTHSCSA....just graduated in December. If anyone has specific questions let me know and I will

  18. Nurse extern interview

    iHeartNICU replied to lilredbedhed's topic in General Students

    Hey! Congrats on getting the interview. I did the same thing, did an externship in the unit I REALLY wanted to work on. I was so nervous about it to because I knew this was the only place I wanted to...

  19. What area of nursing do you like most and why?

    iHeartNICU replied to sfreders's topic in General Nursing

    It's NICU for me for sure. I just graduated in December and I already found what I love. I love that I only have 2 patients. I have so much time to focus on each baby rather than being pulled in a...

  20. Combining Peds and Women's Health Courses

    iHeartNICU replied to Penguin67's topic in General Students

    We did our peds and OB together and while I enjoyed and did well in both it was just too much information at a time. I think option 1 would be the best approach and wish we had done it more like that....

  21. Any new grads hired in NICU?

    iHeartNICU replied to LyndseyER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a new grad in the NICU and I love it and can't imagine myself doing anything else. I have been on orientation about a month now with another 2 and a half months to go. There are days that I wonder...

  22. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    iHeartNICU replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? i took kaplan becuase the hospital paid for it. i also did a review course that...

  23. help!

    iHeartNICU replied to MarieFutureRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had soo many people tell me I would never be able to handle NICU. I had wanted to do it since 10th grade but felt like if everyone else thought I shouldn't do it then maybe I shouldn't. In the end...

  24. New Grads in NICU?

    iHeartNICU replied to 4fill's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a new grad RN in the NICU. I LOVE it. We have a really great internship. Yep, definitely safe and sane if the right orientation is in

  25. I know I failed!

    iHeartNICU replied to emnicams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh my gosh, I'm soooo glad that terrible 48 hours is over and best of all I PASSED!!!!!!! Congrats to