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  1. Is This Normal With Nclex

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

    Totally normal. I got to a point where if I looked at one more thing I think I would have exploded. At this point there's not much more to do other than play the terrible waiting game....waiting to...

  2. 48 Hours later...............Still freaking out

    iHeartNICU replied to MJJFan1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I

  3. 24 Hours Later....still Going Crazy

    iHeartNICU replied to MJJFan1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you guys know if the 48 hours for quick results includes weekends? If I took my test yesterday (saturday) will I know tomorrow or have to wait until Tuesday....I think I'll loose my mind if I have...

  4. 24 Hours Later....still Going Crazy

    iHeartNICU replied to MJJFan1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Me too!! I can't seem to do anything. I never thought I would be one of those people that sits around stressing about this but that test has me terrified. Good luck

  5. Took Nclex Today.......i Hated It

    iHeartNICU replied to MJJFan1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today too and am a tad freaked. I did well in school and felt like I understood things but man, that test was terrible. Good luck to

  6. Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

    iHeartNICU replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey!! I was born and raised and still living in San Antonio. I'll probably never leave because all of my family and friends are here. I just graduated from nursing school, taking NCLEX next week, and...

  7. Programs with new grad internships?

    iHeartNICU replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Methodist Children's Hospital -San Antonio, TX There's some other hospitals around here that take new grads but I'm not sure if it's an official internship. Those hospitals are: University Hospital...

  8. When did you know...

    iHeartNICU replied to kmn360's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I knew in HS when I did a project where I had to spend a few days with a healthcare professional. My mom happened to know a NICU nurse so I went and observed her. I loved every minute of it and...

  9. How to Make Procrit/Aranesp Injection Less Painful

    iHeartNICU replied to SassyLassie's topic in General Nursing

    I take procrit and have for many years and it always stings soo bad. The things that help is to let it warm up for about 30 minutes and then push pretty slowly. Another thing that helps me at least is...

  10. What would you say to a new nursing student?

    iHeartNICU replied to Anonymous2013's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on starting nursing schhol. I just graduated about 2 weeks ago!! It is a long, hard, time consuming, & mentally & physcially draining road but you can totally do it if it's what you...

  11. Where will you be working when you pass NCLEX????

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

    I'll be starting off in the NICU in 2 weeks! Woohoo!! I can't wait. Now, I'm just waiting on my ATT so I can schedule my NCLEX. I would like to get that over with

  12. Is this acceptable behavior from a nurse?

    iHeartNICU replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodnes, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. That is definitely unacceptable. I hope you are now feeling better. My mom went through that so I saw how much pain she was in. Best

  13. How did you end up in the NICU?

    iHeartNICU replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did a project in my high school A&P class and spent a few hours in the NICU observing. I LOVED it. I remember my teacher saying I didn't look like a NICU nurse and being impressionable in HS I...

  14. Baptist School of Health Professions vs. SAC

    iHeartNICU replied to texasmommy's topic in Texas Nursing

    A diploma isn't a college degree...the associates and bachelors degrees are college degrees (that's really the only difference I know of). If you went to a diploma program you would be able to go to a...

  15. GN license question....how long after graduation do you get it

    iHeartNICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious if anyone knows how long after graduation it normally takes to get a GN license. I know once I get that I can no longer work as an extern but my internship won't start until mid January...

  16. Baptist School of Health Professions vs. SAC

    iHeartNICU replied to texasmommy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't really know much about either one but I have a friend that just graduated from Baptist and she liked the program and got hired at a local labor & delivery unit here in SA. The only thing...

  17. New Hospital in SA?

    iHeartNICU replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think this may be what you are talking about. It's Methodist Stone Oak. Plan to open in March of 2009. http://www.stoneoakhealth.com/ Hope this helps you

  18. EXCITED and SCARED

    iHeartNICU posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have accepted a position in a level 3, 80 bed NICU and I'm soooo super excited. I have been working there as an extern since June but am still nervous. I know it's going to be way different as an RN...

  19. Avg nurse to patient ratio in NICU and PICU?

    iHeartNICU replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    our NICU is 1:1 or 1:2....in the whole 6 months I have been working there I think I have seen 1:3 one time only and one of those kids was more a

  20. Interventions

    iHeartNICU replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll give some examples and maybe they will help. Primary/prevention: having a class on smoking cessation. You are telling the people why they should quit smoking before they have lung cancer. You are...

  21. What can someone guess this position would entail?

    iHeartNICU replied to justme1972's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It kinda sounds like what you're describing is what we call an externship. It's not a CNA/PCA position. I work 8 hours/week and basically I observe a lot. As I am there more, I can do more things....

  22. uthscsa 2008

    iHeartNICU replied to jodeciTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey JodeciTX, I just wrote another post about UTHSCSA in the Texas forum about the uniforms. I'm not sure if the accelerated program is the same thing as the generic program which is what I am doing....

  23. UTHSCSA Spring '07

    iHeartNICU replied to giddygirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats to all of you. You have a long 2 years ahead of you but it is worth it in the end if you find a job you love. I graduate in December and can't wait. Anyways, uniform for school of nursing...

  24. What medical term do you dislike the most ?

    iHeartNICU replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when I hear "failure to progress" in L&D. It makes it sound like the woman is doing something wrong and is

  25. UTHSCSA Spring '07

    iHeartNICU replied to giddygirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am graduating in December and I have never used a pda and never felt like i missed out. That being said, there are lots of people with them who think they are wonderful. But no it's not