newnicurn

newnicurn

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  1. caseload for telephonic case management

    newnicurn posted a topic in Case Management

    I interviewed for a telephonic case manger position. No experience with case management. The manager said the case load was about of 150 patients. She quickly stated that they were weighted. Being...

  2. How to get into Periop Nursing

    newnicurn replied to rnkv's topic in Operating Room

    I am relocating to get into OR fellowship program because the few in my area are super competive. I am a BSN trained RN of 9 years. There is a community college that has a periop program in my area....

  3. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    newnicurn replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    I have a panel interview this week for an OR position & I want to thank you for giving be such a wonderful description of what you do. For those who say OR nurses don't do as much as others your...

  4. Do you need all those degrees?

    newnicurn replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I worked on a med surg floor a nursing school classmate was pulled from the ICU. He told everyone what he wouldn't do, what assignments he wouldn't take ect. We were shocked but the charge...

  5. Do you need all those degrees?

    newnicurn replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think there are many causes for nurses getting master degrees. The field itself promotes masters and the new DNP degree hard. It's like you are a traitor to nursing if you don't get one. There...

  6. My New Life as a Transport Nurse

    newnicurn replied to BNE103's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I am a Nicu nurse and there are ped hospitals with transport positions. One states it is a 2 person team. I don't know if I can handle that. 2 other teams come to my hospital but its at least 4...

  7. Teaching Without A MSN?

    newnicurn replied to Nupe4sleep's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In my area they want MSN's for ADN programs the few that will accept BSN's want you to comit to getting a MSN in a certain time period. It depends on where you live and work. Maybe if you try staff...

  8. Can you really teach what you don't know?

    newnicurn replied to MommyJoy's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm sorry I have no advice for you. I am currently in a MSN nursing education program. We have a choice of staff development or faculty role. I am leaning to staff develop for that very reason. I...

  9. RN to a Highschool teacher, HOW?

    newnicurn replied to MagicTouch's topic in International Nursing

    I have similar question. I am a experienced nurse that is looking for a full time job. I am pursing my masters in nursing education and have taken 18 credits in the education track already. There...

  10. Is it true that it is hard to find work--with experience?

    newnicurn replied to Nonetheless's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think I have to become a travel nurse. That still is not a guartee. But there are a lot of children's hospitals in CA. I could work in my speciality (NICU) see if I like it then apply for a...

  11. too much experience - vent

    newnicurn replied to pbajil's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I graduated in '05 they were handing out jobs. I got a job in med surg (I know I could have got anything else) but quickly learned it wasn't for me. Almost 1 1/2 years in I finally got a job in...

  12. Networking in Nursing to Achieve Results

    newnicurn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The author of what color is your parachute talks about this. How most jobs are not posted and how networking is best. As a shy introvert this is very hard! Networking would also help me to get a...

  13. Is it true that it is hard to find work--with experience?

    newnicurn replied to Nonetheless's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Definitely my problem. I took a job in another facility because it was my only offer even though it was the same thing. Though I'd have better opportunities. Ha! It was like my unit on steroids. I...

  14. New Grad - OR Job Interview Tomorrow!

    newnicurn replied to nattyo2014's topic in Operating Room

    How was it? I am an experienced nurse from PA trying to get into the OR with no luck. Was actually thinking of

  15. Inova pay rates for expierenced nurses

    newnicurn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied to Inova Alexandria, Fairfax and Loudon hospitals. I have 9 years experience as a nurse in med/surg and NICU. I really want to be an OR nurse but in Philadelphia you have to have...

  16. Baths on your unit

    newnicurn replied to debstmomy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We bathe infants 3 times a week. We weigh all patients everyday unless they are not medically stable ie HFJV or HFOV, nitric oxide, 5 channel pnemogram. We use Johnson and Johnson baby soap, and...

  17. first day in nicu

    newnicurn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    tomorrow is my first day in the nicu. i'm finally getting nervous. i left med surg forever! i'm basically doing paper work for 8 hours my first day but i still nervous. i feel like i have...

  18. info cards

    newnicurn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone does anyone know where you can get the cards that tell you an infant's neutral thermal environment by weight and gestation? My preceptor has one from our hospital but they gave them out...

  19. first day in nicu

    newnicurn replied to newnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    today i completed my first week in the nicu. 3/23/07 i felt like a new nurse again. it is completely different from my old unit. it's a quiet, friendly environment. all the staff including the doctors...

  20. New grad burnt out at 6 mos?

    newnicurn replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I just left a stressful unit. I worked 17 months and remeber looking for a new job as soon as I was off orientation. I have a friend who is a rn in another faclity whos in the...

  21. first day in nicu

    newnicurn replied to newnicurn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    my orientation is 12 weeks. i also have to take a newborn course, critical care course, and nrp course. my head is swamped with all the math calculations; medications, daily intake ect. but i see all...

  22. Banning Crocs?

    newnicurn replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i had a manager who banned crocs. I have a hammer toe and then developed this callus on my pinky toe that wouldn't go with otc remedies. So the cros felt like heaven. A coworker told me that my...

  23. I got the job!

    newnicurn replied to fun1007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i'm a med surg nurse or was a med surg nurse. i'm leaving med surg to start in the nicu next week.:monkeydance: i'm so exicited i celebrated like every weekend! i'm reading core curriculum for...

  24. Einstein Hospital

    newnicurn replied to pabsnstudent's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    some med surg floors 6-8:1 with or without ancillary i.e aids. Einstein like many hospitals now doesn't respond to resumes alone. you must apply thru thier website. http://www.einstein.edu. Happy...

  25. Einstein Hospital

    newnicurn replied to pabsnstudent's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    i agree with tamarac1700. I also work there and live nearby. i've only worked there so i don't know how other hospitals are. i'm leaving my floor to try something better. If you want to work as a...