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    any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    WildcatFanRN replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine shut off at 75Q and I was like....ok. The questions I had didn;t seem that bad, only a few seemed confusing. I had no math, 2 SATA's and tons of multiple choice. I don't know what to tell you...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think anyone is doomed. Mine was just one experience on one NICU. I'm not going to give up working on NICU because of one questionable experience. If I have to work on another type of unit...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not embarrased at the least. AND I'm not dogging the unit. I enjoyed working there, its a great unit. I'm glad you had a great experience. Mine wasn't bad, at least I thought it wasn't. I...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Me too, I found myself checking the KBN website....duh!!! Definately not there yet
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I asked for a copy of the report the NM does on the computer, of which she doesn't know if I can have a copy or not. I also requested a copy of the report she is having my preceptor write up as well....
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Took my NCLEX this morning :heartbeat. It stopped at 75 questions and believe it or not I had no math questions. I did have one question on maintaining the skin intergrity of a 32 weeker, of which I...
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    any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    WildcatFanRN replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I'm back from taking my NCLEX. It honestly wasn't as bad as I feared it would be. I only had 2 SATA, no math, lots of prioity type questions, and tons of multiple choice. It stopped at 75...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I met with the educator twice, once when she handed me this huge binder with information about NICU. The second was when she handed me my NRP book. No weekly conference, nothing like that. I...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Other than studying so I can make sure to pass my boards I don't really know what to do now. I can apply for any other position within the hospital system, which I'm doing. Once I have my permanent...
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    any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    WildcatFanRN replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In a nutshell I was told I was too slow and that I just wasn't getting it. I'm not going to let this prevent me from doing what I want to do as a nurse. Its a setback nothing more. I will...
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    any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    WildcatFanRN replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take mine October 29th and just lost my job this past wed a week before my exam. I've been trying to study, but its been very difficult to do so since my confidence is now shot as this was my first...
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    Anyone use meditech in NICU, or at least chart by exception

    WildcatFanRN replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On the unit I was on, we did a complete assessment/charting q4h if your kiddo was NPO and was a q2h. Meaning 1st assessment was full, second was cluster care, 3rd was full, etc. I never did get a...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not really, though right before the group I started with actually started they were bursting at the seams. Three of us started together, all new grads. I wonder how they will be judged, or did I get...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The NM called me this morning after talking to HR to give me a chance to ask questions. I asked her if I could have in writing my deficiencies. She didn't know if she could, but would talk to HR....
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm still confused myself. I keep thinking this is a bad dream and I'll wake up. The more I think of it the angrier I get. I thought a preceptor was supposed to inform you if you were doing that...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My NM called on Tues to ask for a meeting the next day I worked and I told here that I had missed that day because of a stomach virus. All she asked was if I had made sure I had gotten a note from...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The sad part is that my benefits will now stop, just when I need them. Once your let go, your benefits are immediately cancelled. Oh well, since I have an unexpected , extended time off. I'll do a...
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    VENT.....this really sucks

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What I don't understand is why they couldn't give me specifics. My last day on the unit was Saturday and I did an admission, complete with blood draws and IV start. Did the care plan and everything,...
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    No longer shadowing, but WORKING :-)

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, I started working with my preceptor Sunday and so far so good. She has a primary in the Level III so that's who I've been working with. This little one is a 25 weeker, weighs 850g and is cute...
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    No longer shadowing, but WORKING :-)

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My preceptor's primary has left the "big room" of the nicu and is now in the ccn. I got to work in one of the ccn's today and boy is it different than the NICU. I had 2 babies and noticed that if I...
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    No longer shadowing, but WORKING :-)

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is just amazing the amount of information trying to queeze itself into my poor little brain LOL. I'm trying very hard to not seem totally inept, and my do feel that way when confronted with...
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    LOW Census

    WildcatFanRN replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't know everything about my unit yet, but from what I understand we've been extremely busy lately. Nurses have had to work extra while waiting for us newbies to get through orientation, which...
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    any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    WildcatFanRN replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was on the September group and changed to October. The September group has been great at supporting each other for this exam, so I decided to continue it for those of us that are now taking it in...
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    Start NICU Shadowing

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The nurse I was shadowing had to littles on vents. Little miss weight 1010g and little mister weight 1200g. Both were stuborn little chits LOL. The little guy didn't seem to like laying on his...
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    Start NICU Shadowing

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well tomorrow is it, I start shadowing on NICU before actually starting my preceptor led orientation. We have computer training next week which is why us newbies on the unit are shadowing for a few...