JdNNurse2B replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal
NFB: Yes! I am sure we are both getting great experiences! I look forward to swapping stories with you! I got to do platelets and prbc's yesterday, along with drips. and i had a baby on versed. I am...
JdNNurse2B replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Yep. 24 weeks total. Its 12 weeks on day shift, then 12 weeks on night shift. Then I will stay on night shift once I move to being on my own. I am fine with a long thorough orientation. I am super...
Hi all! Tomorrow I finish the second week of my orientation on the floor. It has been a great experience. I feel welcomed by the staff. My preceptor has a plethora of knowledge and I am learning all...
Just Cause, I just graduated from the program. (my pinning was last night) Bucks county is a hike (I think) for school. I lived in Delaware County which is just west of the city. I don't think people...
Hi everyone. I am officially nervous about the NCLEX. Despite Hesi scores higher than 850 which is needed for the NCLEX from my understanding. But after talking to a few friends who took the exam I...
JdNNurse2B replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Thanks! Your notebook idea is exactly what I was thinking of. Just terms of what is mentioned through the day that I would want to look up or become more familiar with when I get home from work. Like...
JdNNurse2B replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Thank you for the response. I have not heard anything about my assigned preceptor. I was thinking about just emailing my nurse manager and letting her know how excited I am to get started and that I...
Hey Everyone! I start working as a GN one week from Monday. I am so excited but so nervous too! I got my ATT to take my NCLEX. I went on line to schedule my test but there are no open Saturdays for...
Hi everyone! How is everyone doing? I have a couple of questions. 1. How did you get yourself started to work 7p-7a? How do you do it from week to week? Do you sleep some nights and then just get...
Hi Everyone, Current ACE student here! Hoping to be done next week. I just skimmed some questions. About break, you do have a genuine winter break. It will be your longest break of the program. I...
JdNNurse2B replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Thanks! I'm still waiting. I spoke to the Nurse Recruiter today. She is still waiting to hear from one of the Nurse Managers. I think it will be kind of hard for the Nurse Recruiter to say a whole...
Hi Everyone. I shadowed in the NICU today! Amazing! I have so many mixed emotions about it. I loved it. But then seeing some of the more critical ones got me so worried. What if I never get that good...