NurseAmy

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1. Need advice on changing careers please help me.

   NurseAmy replied to brturner's topic in Nursing Career

   I don't think that the job you do to earn a living has to always be the thing that gives you the most satisfaction. I think sometimes in our culture we are too career focused and put too much of our...

2. Harlequin sign

   NurseAmy replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   http://162.129.70.33/images/scan_039.jpg Not the most dramatic picture (compared to seeing it in person) but it is what I had saved in my

3. Urgggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!

   NurseAmy replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

   Bella, Does your DON have 24 hour accountability? Is she the person who is ultimately responsible for staffing ? Because if she is, I would remind her of that and document everything. And who is her...

4. Leaving it at the door

   NurseAmy replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

   What things are you doing to nurture yourself every day? You are taking care of folks all shift long at work, but are you taking care of yourself too? For me, yoga is the key to staying decompressed....

5. Dream NICU

   NurseAmy replied to NeuroNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Have you considered UNC Chapel Hill, Duke or East Carolina University? East Carolina is closer to the coast, don't think they ECMO, but they have a big NICU unit. UNC and Duke are about two hours...

6. Premature baby 'comes back to life'

   NurseAmy replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   The baby has since died:

7. Is there a problem in the Neonatal ICU at UNC?

   NurseAmy replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hey tarheelnurse, would you get a referral bonus if I give your real name on my application? Do ya'll get any kind of recruitement perks there if someone is hired? I am about to apply, if you want...

8. Vacation in Raleigh/Durham- questions

   NurseAmy replied to Blackcat99's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Honestly, there is not much happening in Hillsborough. I don't know of any bus tours, it is not exactly a tourist destination. Your best bet might be to rent a car, then you could explore Chapel...

9. Bipolar Disorder and Nursing in NC

   NurseAmy replied to charlottegirl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   The NC Nurse Practice Act says that for a nurse to be licensed they have to be mentally capable to practice. However, I do not recall having to send medical records or anything to the BON when I...

10. Evening Nursing Schools???

    NurseAmy replied to Amy0413's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't know of any nursing schools that have evening only classes. You might can find some clinical rotations in the evening, but most programs require full time day attendance. Did you try...

11. Is there a problem in the Neonatal ICU at UNC?

    NurseAmy replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks so much for the info! Is staffing time split between the high acuity and the step down nursery, or can you choose to spend most of your time in the intensive care unit? I don't mind taking my...

12. Is there a problem in the Neonatal ICU at UNC?

    NurseAmy replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    How are things at the NICU at UNC now? I know they have positions posted. Is it a horrible place to work? What are the ratios? Managment? Any info is

13. NICU/Neonatal Nurses: Please Help Me

    NurseAmy replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think every NICU nurse finds their own way to deal with the emotions, and I think the nurses who do NICU for years certainly feel it is a calling. I have always been very good at seperating work...

14. What do I do if I don't like direct patient care?

    NurseAmy replied to BridgetJones's topic in Nursing Career

    Look into clinical research jobs. I work in "Drug Safety" at a clinical research organization and I have no desire to return to direct patient care

15. What non-clinical/non-bedside nursing jobs are available in Australia for USA nurse?

    NurseAmy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all, it looks like I will be relocating this year to either Melbourne or Brisbane with my homesick sweetie (he was born and raised in Melbourne, has been here in the States too long by his...