austin9104

Hey ladies and gents, I am in the market for some new shoes. I know everyone's feet are different, but was curious - what do you all love? I have to wear orthotics in them, so I don't know if crocs work or not (plus I'm pretty sure we aren't supposed to wear those anyway). Thanks for your thoughts!

Twizzler, I just finished my 4th out of 12 weeks on orientation, and I have days too where I feel like I am not cut out for this. Friday we had a kid on a vent and I was trying suctioning, and the suction was at a weird angle, so I had a hard time pulling and the little ones heart rate starts dropping...my preceptor intervened and everything was okay, but I felt like a complete failure. Also on that same day, I was trying to do an ABG draw and blood was all over except in that stupid little stick! Fortunately, everyone that I have worked with has been very nice about everything and I love my primary preceptor. Even the other two I have had have been nice. I would definitely say that you need to talk with someone about your preceptor - but first talk with her. She may not realize she is making you feel that way! If that doesn't work, then go to your manager. I really think it is important for there to be a supportive environment in order for anyone to survive. Hope all goes well and keep us updated :)

We have a private room unit, and each family has their own fridge that they may store beverages/food in. They may only drink in the room, but it must be in the parent sleep area of the room. The front area is the nurse area, the middle is for the patient, and the back is for the parent(s). No food is allowed in the NICU, except for the nurse break room. If we drink, it is in an approved area (usually a counter by the nurses main station). We have a large family area lounge that has vending machines, microwaves, etc. It really is all about the patient, so the decision should be a simple one.

Correct! Good Luck with your test the 2nd time - I took it twice also!

You do have to register again with the BON. You cannot sign up again for the NCLEX without your ATT, and you will get that when you pay for the test and register with the BON.

Thanks so much everyone for the great replies! I will definitely have to try some of them - at home, of course!

I will be working in the NICU, so I know my hands will become dry from all the washing. Anyone have some suggestions for great hand lotions? Thanks!