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  1. QUESTION

    NICU_babyRN replied to TASIA305's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    WOW! ANOTHER hw question? TASIA, if you are cutting corners now, I can only imagine how you will try to cut corners later on if you pass your

  2. Why should a patient void before surgery?

    NICU_babyRN replied to TASIA305's topic in General Nursing

    This is ALSO correct. All the responses are correct, but this is not a "do my hw for me

  3. Rush University GEM Cohort--- January 2010

    NICU_babyRN replied to fairytale85's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Commuting to and from Rush is also VERY VERY VERY easy if you live off "Ashland" ave. Wicker Park (Ashland and Division) is about 20 minutes away from Rush. SL is also about 20 minutes away but you...

  4. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    NICU_babyRN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Got mine over a month ago, no problems aside from slightly sore at site for the day. The regular flu shot hurt more, and bruised!! didn't have any other side effects from

  5. more questions

    NICU_babyRN replied to TASIA305's topic in General Nursing

    allnurses.com does not equal "nursingschoolhomework.com" And also, you miss spelled "ThankS" on your previous thread! Don't use a Z when you know it should be an S and do your own homework so that you...

  6. Is this common? Would you take this position?

    NICU_babyRN replied to RNgrrl09's topic in General Nursing

    When you come in to do your paper work, it will be official that you have a job. If you need any particular days off, HR will say you probably have to work that out wiht your new manager. I got my...

  7. new grad in Chicago area

    NICU_babyRN replied to msjellybean's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I posted this under the Children's Memorial Thread also. I keep hearing about people who apply for jobs and "never hear" from a hospital. You HAVE to follow up on your application. Always always keep...

  8. Childrens Memorial Hospital

    NICU_babyRN replied to 1john4:10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I keep hearing about people who apply for jobs and "never hear" from a hospital. You HAVE to follow up on your application. Always always keep track of the date you submitted your application. A...

  9. Pregnant NICU nurse

    NICU_babyRN replied to wensday's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No! Not all babies have mature lungs at 37 weeks! :angryfire Fetal lung maturity is never the same and this misconception of "baby is mature at 37" weeks is naive!!!! To the OP: I work in a center...

  10. Newborn Blood Screening Protocol

    NICU_babyRN replied to nurse2teach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Illinois, two hospitals: One NBS at 24hrs of life OR prior to first blood transfusion. If blood is given, a 2nd NBS is drawn 48hrs after completion of blood product transfusion. A 2nd NBS is drawn...

  11. RN duties in the NICU

    NICU_babyRN replied to BrayaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aside from intubating and placing UAC/UVC, our RNs do all that you mentioned. The transport team is one RN, or RT and one NNP or Peds Resident. RNs attend deliveries and if there is a "known NICU...

  12. RT-br sounds assessment

    NICU_babyRN replied to eurith's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: what? what???? The idea of unwrapping or untaping an ET tube every two hours, or q4 or q6, or ANYTHING other then PRN is preposterous. ET tubes have markings for a reason!...

  13. Neonatal Conferences?

    NICU_babyRN replied to lccougar02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There are two big conferences in vegas this year. look at the nann

  14. Starting Salary

    NICU_babyRN replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    In Chicago, IL it's about $25/hr if you are lucky. If you leave Chicago and go to burbs, lucky at starting at $23. Outside of Chicago and burbs I have no

  15. nicu questions. so confused!

    NICU_babyRN replied to sabby09's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You can also look for NICU internships. I know MANY hospitals offer summer internships and externships for nursing students. I interned as a student nurse for 10 weeks in the NICU the summer before...

  16. Low Census

    NICU_babyRN replied to NicuRN73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We're up and down up and down but in general this year we are down. Lot's of late pre-term babies. Darn elective

  17. ? for current Rush GEM students

    NICU_babyRN replied to purplerabbit2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There is parking for students and staff at rush. I believe it's $7.00/day. If you take the metra, you can do an easy transfer to pink line or blue line and get to Rush too. There is a way to get a...

  18. Online CNS programs

    NICU_babyRN replied to RNangel98's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Rush University in Chicago has an all online program

  19. CNS or RN degree? - Advice needed!

    NICU_babyRN replied to Newbie7's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Is it a CNS or a CNL degree? There is a Clinical Nurse LEADER program out there too. If you have no experience as an RN, even WITH a CNS degree one would probably have a tough time getting a position...

  20. ? for current Rush GEM students

    NICU_babyRN replied to purplerabbit2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well, I can't speak on behalf of GEM students but I work and go to school at rush (PedsCNS). I live downtown. Rush doesn't have much for "on-campus" housing. For the price you pay for their housing...

  21. Interview @ Mount Sinai!!!!

    NICU_babyRN replied to rastanursern's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just saw this, so I hope your interview went well!

  22. Oxygenation guidelines

    NICU_babyRN replied to nurse2teach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use the following at my institution: 31-37wks 87% and above 38+wks 91% and above Cardiac kids get customized limits Kids on Nitric usually also get a 95-100%

  23. Rush Master's Program

    NICU_babyRN replied to k6wi's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi! I'm a student at Rush and work at Rush also. It's a competitive program and they like at least one solid year of experience before you apply and at least two years before you start your...

  24. USA to Australia for temporary stay!?

    NICU_babyRN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am a NICU nurse with my BSN in the US. I have dreamed of going to Australia since the day I was born and the more I think about it, the more I feel NOW IS THE TIME:) :) I have...

  25. NICU pain on the news tonight

    NICU_babyRN replied to Imafloat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am lucky to have worked with the CREATOR of the NPASS tool! Pain management is a