t2000JC

t2000JC

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  1. What happens in your NICU when you are short staffed?

    t2000JC replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am still really curious on how one feeds and assesses eight babies, no seriously, i want to know :)

  2. Breastfeeding questions

    t2000JC replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know you can't refreeze milk, but can you put it back in the fridge(24

  3. Breastfeeding questions

    t2000JC replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    thanks to all those who have posted or who will post..i have been a nicu nurse for about 4 years but still like to hear that what i have been taught is still relevant, especially when i have parents...

  4. What happens in your NICU when you are short staffed?

    t2000JC replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    wow, i guess i can't complain about my assignments ever..HOW does one feed EIGHT SCN babies???? and their parents! and they can all have a bad change that could be so subtle that sometimes i'm...

  5. Is this appropriate?

    t2000JC replied to BabyNurse513's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you mean..I have had parents ask me to babysit even when i know they are more than capable to care for the baby, but like the rapport I have with the baby enough to ask me to babysit...

  6. Is this appropriate?

    t2000JC replied to BabyNurse513's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good question..I have been asked this question before as well as was never exactly sure how legit it was....I hope you get some good responses. The idea to check the state and hospital makes...

  7. Interview tomorrow for a NICU position! Any advice?

    t2000JC replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!

  8. Interview tomorrow for a NICU position! Any advice?

    t2000JC replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think you should seem enthusiastic about the position, the NICU. Check if they have ECMO, how many admissions, etc. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses (that could be seen as a strength...

  9. Ok, RANDOM question.What do you think of anne geddes pictures?

    t2000JC posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, This is random but I was looking at anne geddes calenders online. Anyway, I do think her pictures are visually nice but was surprised to see that some people find it cruel for the babies. One...

  10. Ok, RANDOM question.What do you think of anne geddes pictures?

    t2000JC replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    remember when cabbage patch kids also came as cabbage patch PREEMIES? how crazy is that! i had one (i was six)...i just remember how good it smelled. i didn't have any concept of preemies i don't...

  11. Ok, RANDOM question.What do you think of anne geddes pictures?

    t2000JC replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some of her pictures I like, and some I don't...I agree that I don't like the...um...business aspect of the whole thing? I feel like a lot of times people see babies as status symbols or something...

  12. better to get masters in clinical area or management?

    t2000JC replied to t2000JC's topic in Research

    Thanks...I am actually looking into a masters of public health now, it seems versatile enough for me yet interesting too.

  13. better to get masters in clinical area or management?

    t2000JC posted a topic in Research

    Is it better to get your masters in clinical area or management, if you want to work in

  14. NeoPICC recall

    t2000JC replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't tell that much of a difference. They are tinier, the backflow is a lot faster. But they've used them for the time i've been there (about 3yrs)

  15. NeoPICC recall

    t2000JC replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't tell that much of a difference. They are tinier, the backflow is a lot faster. But they've used them for the time i've been there (about 3yrs)

  16. NeoPICC recall

    t2000JC replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We stopped using them. We are using Vygon catheters instead (some doctors used this

  17. Johns Hopkins MPH program? Or other MPH programs with Child Health Concentrations?

    t2000JC replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response...I admit that I am a little intimidated by hopkins but i really liked it because of the way the program had focuses on child and reproductive health as well as epidemiology....

  18. Johns Hopkins MPH program? Or other MPH programs with Child Health Concentrations?

    t2000JC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know anything about the MPH program (11 month) at Johns Hopkins? How competitive it is etc? I know I have alluded to this in other posts but I am one of those annoying pple who like to discuss...

  19. Nurses 'In Droves' Nominate Profession as Worst Job

    t2000JC replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    Funny thing is, that most of my friends and family envy how much I love my job! Don't get me wrong, nursing has a lot of issues--misunderstanding about our role, low autonomy, low pay and respect,...

  20. Families and the "ICU culture"

    t2000JC replied to djmicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I think, honestly, what is going on here is miscommunication. Nurses have a right to vent, and parents have a right to vent as well..we will never be in each other's shoes, but maybe when...

  21. RN's who work in the NICU

    t2000JC replied to kristylee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    SparyRN, i am surprised that your census seems high. On my unit it is usually 1-2 with admit ICU, 3-4 stepdown; occ. 5. I am running around with 4 usually, I admire you for being able to do it with...

  22. Personal Statment Question

    t2000JC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have to write a personal statement for grad school..my problem is I keep writing these flowery statements, works well with people, enthusiastic, dynamic, etc. and having trouble verbalizing the...

  23. Personal Statment Question

    t2000JC replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for all the advice--the websites are great! HillaryC, my deadline is 12/1 too; I am going to write mine

  24. anyone knows anything about the GREs?

    t2000JC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I took my GREs four years ago..my scores were V:620 Q:670; A: 540. Are these good enough for graduate school (MSN, or MPH)? Considering that some of the schools I am looking at are NYU, Johns Hopkins,...

  25. nicu nurse wondering about masters in public health?

    t2000JC replied to t2000JC's topic in Public, Community Health

    What about a masters in public health, versus a ms in public health nursing?