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  1. documentation in the NICU

    randybayrn replied to pasofino's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are all computerized. In the morning most chart on the flow sheet by system covering all systems. Then I was taught to just chart by exception each 3-4 hours after that depending on the babies...

  2. NICU Noise

    randybayrn replied to jack4408's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the Sound Ears in each pod. I find that because they are new, most nurses do not look at them much. I took a class on them and they related high noise levels to ADHD and all sorts of other...

  3. Question about working in NICU

    randybayrn replied to ssixsullys's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The nurse recruiter or your own college. It is usually called a practicum or

  4. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    randybayrn replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad RN and love it so far. I was also an LVN for 10 years. The possibilities are endless in nursing. So yes, encourage encourage

  5. MD's professional handwriting skills

    randybayrn replied to hppynurse2's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is now all paperless and Docs must type in their own orders.

  6. new grad having trouble w/ icu personalities

    randybayrn replied to extraordinary067's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just to add.......RN's used to have to work in med/surg for years to get to the ICU. I think some of them can be resentful of the fact that new grads can now walk into an area that they had to work...

  7. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    randybayrn replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    I have also been looking at house prices on realtor.com. I am an RN and live in Orange County, CA. My conclusion........NO as an RN you can't afford to buy a house in So. Cal. Sad, but

  8. UCLA or USC-LAC Emergency?

    randybayrn replied to NewtoNursing's topic in California Nursing

    UCLA Medical Center in Westwood is opening up a brand new replacement hospital in September that will be huge. 1 million 50 thousand sq ft. Supposed to be the largest in the US. It will have all...

  9. Precepting in NICU

    randybayrn replied to luvmyboys's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new grad in an RN residency in the NICU. Out of 8 of us, 2 had precepted on the unit extensively through their schools. They are way ahead of us, so yes, I think it

  10. Overwhelmed!

    randybayrn replied to travel920's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am also a new grad that has started in the NICU. My RN residency is 6 months and starts with about a month of classes before we get to the unit. It then mixes unit time with class time until near...

  11. Nurses Week: what makes you feel appreciated?

    randybayrn replied to douglask's topic in General Nursing

    I also like the free lunch

  12. PICU, NICU, Peds Med/Surg? (long)

    randybayrn replied to HididiScribbler's topic in Pediatric

    One thing that may help is to log onto the forum for PICU vs NICU. Read the overall attitude that the nurses have for their jobs and get an idea of what people think about their positions. It seems...

  13. canker sores

    randybayrn replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    There is a very rare disease called Behcet's Disease that has canker sores as one of the main symptoms. It is an autoimmune disease that attacks the blood vessels, kind of like Vasculitis, but the...

  14. Is it hard to get a job at Hoag Hospital?

    randybayrn replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    25.05/hr is the "base rate" you get this rate 0-8 hours time and a half after 8 hrs is 37.58/hr for hours 8-12 Add all that together and you end up with 29.23/hr At HOAG if you work 7p-7a you also get...

  15. Is it hard to get a job at Hoag Hospital?

    randybayrn replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    California has a law that requires hospitals to pay time and a half after 8 hours for a 12 hour shift, which is typical of most So Cal hospitals except Kaiser has some 8 hour shifts. It is the law,...

  16. hospital vs. office nursing

    randybayrn replied to sisrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the kind of practice. I worked in a plastic surgery office for 10 years as an LVN. The Dr had his own OR suite right there. I was able to learn to scrub cases and also learned...

  17. Anyone else waiting for California NCLEX results?

    randybayrn replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing

    I took the NCLEX in OC on a Monday and was posted on the BRN site license verification late Wed. night, sometime after 10:30pm. That was hard enough and it was only a couple days, can't imagine...

  18. Do PICUs hire nurses who've been "out" for a while?

    randybayrn replied to abckidsmom's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Some hospitals have a fellowship for RNs with experience in different areas tailored to your specific and special

  19. 6th time....I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    randybayrn replied to kemerick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

  20. OK need encouragement...took the NCLEX!

    randybayrn posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Everyone, I took the NCLEX this morning. 75 questions and one and a half hours later I was done. Let me say that it is definitely true what they say about having no idea if you passed. I...

  21. ca nclex-rn result

    randybayrn replied to half amazing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Google, brn. Click on the brn site. Click on the verify permanent license. Put in your name. Good

  22. OK need encouragement...took the NCLEX!

    randybayrn replied to randybayrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey all, just wanted to let you know that i passed!!!!!!!!! took nclex in california on monday at 8am and found out i passed this morning at 6:30am on the website verification (thanks to an early...

  23. Free nclex results in Indiana Fast

    randybayrn replied to Polly Dipcya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You guys are so lucky that you have this option. In CA we don't have quick results by phone or website and the BRN is not fast at updating the site and license verification. Still waiting. Wish me...

  24. I need advice.

    randybayrn replied to CaGuy's topic in California Nursing

    Golden West has a program that they started a semester ago that is weekends. Santa Ana also has a weekend program through St Joes. 12 hour clinicals. I know several people who worked like hell on...

  25. PDA's Helpful or not worth the effort???

    randybayrn replied to llawson's topic in General Nursing

    Just graduated RN school.......and hopefully just passed the NCLEX Monday. I used my PDA a lot through school. I have nursing central which is a bundle pack that includes drug/lab guide, medical...