jetskibabe68

jetskibabe68 specializes in Adult Step Down ICU, NICU, PEDS ICU.

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1. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

   jetskibabe68 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

   ***% yes! I've been riding for 24 years now. Had a bad motorcycle accident a year ago. Suffered a TBI and a bilateral fx'd pelvis. Was in the hospital and rehab for 3 months. 2 days after I got out...

2. frequency of linen changes in the NICU

   jetskibabe68 replied to iyqyqr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I work night shift and I usually do 3 nights in a row. I will typically change my linens out completely on my babies once a night. The day shift doesn't seem to care if there is spit up or something...

3. The homless guy in room 12

   jetskibabe68 replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'll jump in here too. The majority of homeless that I've seen in my career are in fact homeless because of poor choices. Yes, we all have occasionally made the poor choice or two, but I'm...

4. The homless guy in room 12

   jetskibabe68 replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

   First thing I want to say is who are we to pass judgement on anyone based on gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or economical status. Yes, there are some who choose to be homeless because of...

5. Hired as a Nurse Extern/Intern......

   jetskibabe68 replied to jetskibabe68's topic in General Nursing

   clee1........Wow!!! That is very encouraging! I am going in to talk to my new manager on Wednesday and explain the situation. I just found out today about the delay in my reinstatement and I am...

6. Hired as a Nurse Extern/Intern......

   jetskibabe68 replied to jetskibabe68's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your response Clee! That is encouraging! Do you know if these nurses on your unit have taken the NCLEX yet or if there are awaiting licensure by endorsement?

7. Hired as a Nurse Extern/Intern......

   jetskibabe68 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am currently waiting for my Georgia license to be re-instated because I inadvertantly let it expire. It is illegal to start an RN position......even orientation since I do not have an active license...

8. Books about NICU?

   jetskibabe68 replied to jetskibabe68's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thank you RainDreamer and StevieLynn! I actually just finished reading Baby ER and it was excellent. I am looking for something more in the text book catagory which it looks like the thread that...

9. Books about NICU?

   jetskibabe68 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   hello everyone! this is my first post. i have been a nurse for 4 years working on step down units with the adult population and i am going to be transitioning into the nicu in january. i want to do...