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    Cute video

    WildcatFanRN replied to NFB2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That wou was too cute. Makes you wonder what those little ones are thinking about there little houses doesn't it. Of course I've wondered what babies are really thinking ever since seeing "Look...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Disneyfan, where are you at? You can send me a PM if you like. Good luck to you for both your return and the new position
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    Any New Grads finding it hard to find a job here in KY?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the Radcliff/Ft. Knox area. I've applied in Louisville, Owensboro, Bardstown, Elizabethtown, and
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    Is Anyone Starting Classes at UK

    WildcatFanRN replied to KentuckyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for an RN position. I graduated with my ADN in May and can't find a job in the field I want. Heck I've even applied outside the field I want and still
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    Internship/residency search for new grad

    WildcatFanRN replied to jogimada's topic in Texas Nursing

    Any in places other than the Dallas-Ft. Worth area? I'm a recent grad who may end up applying in TX if I can't find something closer to
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    Credentials/NCLEX

    WildcatFanRN replied to palee's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't help me at all either as I can't find a job. No job= no money to register for the NCLEX = waste of $120 for the license fee and background check. I guess they changed the law because of...
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    Is Anyone Starting Classes at UK

    WildcatFanRN replied to KentuckyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I'm supposed to be starting the RN-BSN program this fall. I say supposed to be because unless I find employment in the next 2 weeks or so I won't be able to go this year Good luck to you though, its...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just got a phone call today from one hospital I was considering in Georgia, they put all new grads through the nurse residency program but it is geared towards the unit assigned. Unfortunately the...
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    Curious as to how many NICU nurses have previous personal experience in the NICU

    WildcatFanRN replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't have any personal experience with NICU either, but I've always, always wanted to work with babies. I'm a recent graduate who is waiting(hoping, praying, looking) for that ever elusive NICU...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is a very good point. Some I've researched do have you rotate through different units, some don't and gear it towards you unit. Since I know I want NICU, rotating to Adult Acute care isn't...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is a good point, most of the ones I've read about do rotate you through different areas. Others don't and gear it towards where your working. Since I know I want NICU going to see other areas...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wonder how many more programs like it are out there? I am trying to find a job in a NICU and think these programs are great IF you can get into them. One place I read is very
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    Just had to share with someone...

    WildcatFanRN replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats Jessy I hope to be able to work NICU too. How long did it take to get an
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    Researching NICU's, how to find for job search?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, I left messages with both Spartansburg and Greenville. They do hire new grads, though Greenville said its rare right now. I've also been in contact with a nurse recruiter in Roanake, VA for...
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    Researching NICU's, how to find for job search?

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    LOL, I called UK again today to bug them a bit. Nothing rude, just a check on my application status. So far they are "still pulling applications for review". I googled NICU jobs in order to attempt...
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    Researching NICU's, how to find for job search?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is also another of my problems, studying for the NCLEX. I open my book, read a bit, take a few practice tests and get frustrated. I should be concentrating on taking boards somehow, now...
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    Cafeteria for Night Shift

    WildcatFanRN replied to TylerTXRN's topic in General Nursing

    The last place I worked that actually had the cafeteria open for night shift was open from 1a to 3a and served a limited menu of what was for dinner and grill items such as hamburgers and hot dogs....
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    New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am glad I don't actually HAVE to work another unit before transferring a NICU. My problem is that IF UK does fall through, I need to find a place that can also help with relocation expenses. Which...
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    Researching NICU's, how to find for job search?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm trying to find Level III's. I've found so far that not all children's hospitals have NICU's. I wish I could just type in "NICU" and hospitals with them would come up, but you get articles on...
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    Researching NICU's, how to find for job search?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Steve, What is the difference between Level IIIb and Level
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    What is it really like to work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really wish now I had accepted the NICU Preceptorship during my senior quarter. We had to do a 120 hour preceptorship prior to graduation, one on one with a staff nurse. Well the NICU one was on...
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    What is it really like to work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What is it really like working in NICU? I really want to work this unit and know I won't really know until I can get a job on one, but I thought I'd ask
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    About to give up!

    WildcatFanRN replied to BLuDKLoT's topic in General Nursing

    As far as programs that include the math as part of the curriculum, check out www.galencollege.edu I went to the one in Louisville and math is included. Unfortunately you won't be able to escape...
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    New Grad RN, can I work NICU?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well I still haven't heard back from the job interview I had two weeks ago. I called yesterday both to the HR department and the Nurse Recruiters Office. HR said they would follow up with the manager...
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    How Long should I give after an interview?

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I called today and left a voicemail. Hopefully I shall get a response tomorrow, otherwise I will call