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    Abdominal Girths

    LuvaBSNRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is this measurement a thing of the past in some NICUs??? I am a travel RN currently on assignment in TX and I was wondering why there was nowhere to chart abd girths. I was told the Neos did not feel...
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    Question about fair travel pay rates

    LuvaBSNRN replied to nursejxn's topic in Travel

    Definitely keep shopping around since those rates sound really low...especially the per diem - good luck with everything and HAPPY TRAVELS
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    Any young african american travel nurses?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    Yes I am thinking about going to grad school as well, but I may start an online program while traveling. I am with 2 of the largest - American Mobile and CrossCountry, but I was just told about...
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    Any young african american travel nurses?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    Spoiled1....I contemplated for 1 whole year and talked myself out of it too for the very same reasons you are stating. I left a full-time job of 3 years as a RN (7 years total) and told myself 'it's...
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    Any young african american travel nurses?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    Hello: I just started traveling Sept 2011 and I am a NICU RN with 4 years experience now. Traveling so far has been great. I am currently in Austin, TX and it's going very well! Before this...
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    Travelers Conference?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

    Thanks for this info!!!! I haven't registered, but I think I will now
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    DC metro/ N. VA Travel Nursing

    LuvaBSNRN replied to elle44's topic in Travel

    Hello: DC licensing takes forever unless you go there physically - I hear that process is much quicker. I actually just completed my 2nd assignment in DC and it went well :) I did work with other...
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    Travel vs. Permanent relocation

    LuvaBSNRN posted a topic in Travel

    So I have 2 years experience in a Level III NICU and I would like to try something new possibly next year. I'm a Floridian who experienced the NE area (specifically Washington, DC) when I went away...
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    Travel vs. Permanent relocation

    LuvaBSNRN replied to LuvaBSNRN's topic in Travel

    Thanks everyone for your responses...I think I'm going to take the plunge next year
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    In line suction on the ET

    LuvaBSNRN replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love in-line suctioning, esp. since its a closed-system process!! I have been in the NICU at my facility for 2 years and that's all that I have
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    Travel vs. Permanent relocation

    LuvaBSNRN replied to LuvaBSNRN's topic in Travel

    LOL...ok
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    What is RN 1, 2, and 3?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to scrubberRN's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand RN I would be like an entry level nurse. A RN I becomes an RN 2 after having demonstrated an acceptable level of competency after a year's experience. RN 3's typically are...
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    Florida NICU reviews

    LuvaBSNRN replied to NebraskaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All Children's NICU is a higher acuity center...so it depends on what type of experiences you would like to have as a
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    Opinions: Best scrubs?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I absolutely heart KOI scrubs...they are pricey, but worth it in my
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    How do you mark the length of the feeding tube

    LuvaBSNRN replied to chescat58, RNC-NIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We generally mark with a sharpie and secure with Hypafix - one piece to chevron along with a piece on top if its an OG or a piece on the side of the face if it's an
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    NICU preceptorship (last quarter of nursing program)

    LuvaBSNRN replied to BettyPaige's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello BettyPaige: I did my preceptorship for nursing school in a Level 3 NICU I currently work in and I passed the NCLEX. I just graduated this past May, started orientation in early July and passed...
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    NCLEX results in Florida

    LuvaBSNRN replied to rossin83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Rossin83: I took my exam on 7/23 and found out I passed on PV (PearsonVue) 7/25 - it was exactly 48 hours. However, there are several individuals in my nursing residency program that found out they...
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    New NICU RN here!

    LuvaBSNRN replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats to all NEW NICU RNs!!! I started orientation 7/7, took my boards 7/23 and find out I passed exactly 48 hours later!! I am excited that I can finally focus on my new job and not worry about...
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    Is Kaplan overrated?

    LuvaBSNRN replied to lsvalliant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    IMO I feel that Kaplan really helped me pass the exam (which I took 7/23 and found out I PASSED 7/25 )!!! As I was told from other RNs, you don't really need to focus on content (unless it is...
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    HELP PLS! my last 5 questions on nclex was an easy type! did i pass or fail had 150 q

    LuvaBSNRN replied to jim_wings's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello: If it helps any....my test questions sound A LOT like yours and I passed!!!! Best wishes to you and I am sure you will have GREAT
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    why am I so scared to check the result??

    LuvaBSNRN replied to tinasmall's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to
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    why am I so scared to check the result??

    LuvaBSNRN replied to tinasmall's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, I would definitely suggest a prayer before checking. I tested 7/23 @ 2 pm and I was checking the computer from that night up until this afternoon. My results were not available until 3 pm this...
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    i took NCLEX stopped @ 76!!

    LuvaBSNRN replied to yashimi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    IT'S OFFICIAL....I PASSED!!!! I just checked and read the words for myself :) Thanks so much for your encouragement and kind words!! Take
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    Computer SHUT OFF @ 76 QUESTIONS....is this significant???

    LuvaBSNRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello Everyone: I just took exam this afternoon and I honestly don't know what to think, BUT I am trying to be positive. I had a ton of priority, a few med calcs and some SATA....then poof - OFF @...
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    Computer SHUT OFF @ 76 QUESTIONS....is this significant???

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

    AND AFTER ALL THE WAITING....I PASSED!!!!!! :heartbeat:D:redbeathe:D:yeah: THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR ALL THE SUPPORT AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD IS