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Hi Just wondering..... What is the difference between a Level 2 and Level 3 NICU's. Is it common to see Level 3 NICU's in community hospitals?

I have been a nurse for 7years in various areas of Pediatrics. My most recent specialty change was to the CICU. I have been there for 1 year after completing the nursing fellowship last spring. I am already starting to feel burned out with 12 hour sh...

Hi, I am pregnant with my fourth @ 32 wks. Went for my 3rd u/s and things are not improving (don't feel like going into percentiles) but umilical pressure is increasing. This is my second child with decreased fetal developement my 3rd child was induc...

I have been a nurse in pediatric ( med/ surg, PICU,ER,CICU) for about 8 years. I am interested in a transition to midwifery. I am currently pregnant with my fourth child and really wish that having a midwife was an option for me. Thus the inspiration...

Yes, just a handful. I live in the MD/DC/VA area. There are quite a few independent homebirth midwives but I don't know what the laws are. I have to do some research. Thanks for all your info. If you can think of anything else I should look into plea...

Yes, I guess a doula. I figured that would give me alittle insight into midwifery. I think your right it doesn't make sense to wait because I would have to train to become a doula. Once becoming a midwife is it possible to limit your clients so that ...

Hi Janfrn, Just wanted to say a quick thank you for starting this thread. I haven't visited the site for a while and tonight I couldn't sleep so I decided to see if anything interesting was being posted . I only work once a week nights in the CICU (...

Are the MDs comitted to having well educated nurses and value their input? Do you feel new grads and/or new experienced nurses gain proper knowledge to feel empowered once off orientation? What is unique about your unit that makes you love working th...

That sounds very different from my interview process! I guess things have changed. How didi you find the program ( interested to see how that has changed) ? Best of Luck!!!!

I recently read an article on how Magnet facilities actually have a lower nurse turnover rate and higher job satisfaction. I understand Georgetown is the only Magnet hospital in DC. I am interested in hearing from anyone who works there on any unit...

Hi All, I recently began a CICU fellowship and loving it, despite how overwhelming it is! I have encountered alot of really interesting cases in my first month ECMO, CVVH, HFOV some extremely sick kids. I am also surprised @ how multisystem cardiac ...

Thanks Janfrn, I am going to copy those tips down. Changing the pressors out is a huge source of stress for me and the dbl pump idea is a great one, surprisingly I haven't seen anyone do it that way yet. I am still on nights and most of the time the ...

Potomac hospital is quiet and only does minor illnesses. They transfer anything that is even slightly critical so if your coming from a children's hospital it may be boring. Fairfax sees pretty much everything. There have been a lot of changes there ...

I have worked @ both hosptials. Potomac is a small community hospital so your experience would be limited. If you are looking @ starting slow that might be the place to start. The pay there is pretty good, in some departments you can opt out of benef...

Is it considered ok to apply for a new position if you are newly pregnant (less than 4 mos)? When is it appropriate to disclose the information ?

Thanks for all the advice! This is my 3rd pregnancy and currently I will HAVE to go back to work. Day care isn't an issue, Thank God for MIL. After looking for this specific position and not finding it prior to becoming pregnant, I decided to just l...

Rayne31, When you get your resource book together could you post it on this thread or PM me a copy ,if possible. I am thinking of finally returning to PICU within the year and would love to brush up on some things over the next "9 months". Good luck...

Great dialogs. I no longer work in the PICU (miss it )but it's been fun reading these posts. Keep it going

Thanks for all the encouraging words. It's great to hear from people who love their jobs. I really enjoy learning and love to keep busy. I will continue to do my research. I guess another key factor to success in this area is the proper orientatio...

I've been browsing this forum to get an idea about PACU nursing. I worked in the PICU for 1.5 years (miss it). My current position (Ped ED in community hosp.) has great hours but the environment is negative and I am not using any of my critical car...

How is the commute to childrens in evening/nights from northern va ? Do you feel safe coming and going ? Is Georgetown any easier to reach ?

I graduated from Georgetown"s 2001 second degree program. I really enjoyed the program and felt very supported througout. The program is very intense but we did share certain classes with regular BSN students. I recently heard that their NCLEX pass...

How is the pay @ Children's for someone with experience? What do you know about the working conditions in their CICU ?

Has anyone worked @ Mary Washington Hospital? If so, do you know anything about the work environment of their NICU ?

I have always viewed ED nursing as a fast paced but supportive environment. I am currently in the ED and I am really turned off because of my work environment. There is a huge lack of teamwork and support as a whole:trout:. I was told by my co-wo...