LuvaBSNRN BSN, RN

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 that this was an accurate indication of anything ...

Definitely keep shopping around since those rates sound really low...especially the per diem - good luck with everything and HAPPY TRAVELS :)

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 Aureus Medical so I may check them out also!

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 now or never!' The companies I am working with DO...

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 assignment, I was in DC and it was interesting, to say t...

Thanks for this info!!!! I haven't registered, but I think I will now LOL

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 travelers who did work at other area hospitals, so ...

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 for college to obtain my first Bachelor's degree. I ...

Thanks everyone for your responses...I think I'm going to take the plunge next year :)

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 used.

LOL...ok thanks!!!

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 experienced and are involved in more on the unit. For...

All Children's NICU is a higher acuity center...so it depends on what type of experiences you would like to have as a RN!

I absolutely heart KOI scrubs...they are pricey, but worth it in my opinion

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 NG.

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 the NCLEX at the end of July. I think it was an exc...

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 passed on the FL BON website 24 hours after they ...

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 studying/preparing for boards !!! It is such a grea...

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 absolutely an area that you are really really WEAK in), b...

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 RESULTS!!!!

Congratulations to you!!!!!!!

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 afternoon (Friday). So after I left work I came t...

IT'S OFFICIAL....I PASSED!!!! I just checked and read the words for myself :) Thanks so much for your encouragement and kind words!! Take care

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 @ 76 questions !!!!!!! I was reading some previous p...

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 GOOD