KK7724

KK7724

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  1. Bye Bye NICU, Hello Main OR

    KK7724 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have been a NICU nurse for 4 years. I recently had a baby in October of 2008. Lately (and even before my daughter was born), I am just burnt-out on NICU. Tired of nights, tired of the emotionally...

  2. Want to work as a civilian nurse for the Air Force

    KK7724 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I recently married my active duty Air Force husband in August. We PCS'd to Charleston AFB and I'm working at a large university hospital in the area. I graduated college May 05' and he went to...

  3. How Long Til' You Felt Comfortable in NICU???

    KK7724 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey Guys... Well, let me tell a little bit of background info about myself....I graduated from Nursing School in May...took boards in June....starting working in Well-Baby Level II (it was all in the...

  4. Starting a CNS Program this summer!

    KK7724 posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hi everyone... Well, I have decided that since my husband is in grad school, it is time for me to go back also. I have worked in two Level III NICU's in the past 2 years (we're military...had to move...

  5. Name a NICU product you couldn't do without

    KK7724 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Also, Dash Monitors. These are sooooo nice! Man, I miss my old hospital!! I miss the confidence I used to have, since now I'm at a place where my way of taking care of my babies is not "per ____...

  6. Name a NICU product you couldn't do without

    KK7724 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "Little Suckers" brand yankuers and nose suctioners. Never realized how good I had it at my private Level III; now working in a university

  7. NICU positions in GA?- What's up??

    KK7724 replied to JennicaRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You know is it the whole country right now? I am struggling to find something in South Carolina myself. I have an opportunity to work in PICU, but I agree with you--I love NICU. I would only take...

  8. can nurses intubate?

    KK7724 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Gompers, I'm glad to hear you said try PICU..because that's what happened! The NICU was completely staffed (it must be good!)...and I applied for a PICU position. The nurse manager called and...

  9. can nurses intubate?

    KK7724 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The neos do come in for admits and they insert their lines. They wait for the x-ray to come back. They're called if we have to do a code...they have to pronounce the baby dead in that unfortunate...

  10. can nurses intubate?

    KK7724 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sorry. I forgot to post that we do have transport nurses. We have an on-call Neo and a

  11. can nurses intubate?

    KK7724 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We're a regional Level III...so we do transports and pick up babies that are as far as two hours away. I looked some stuff up: "Although the TIOP designations provide a general framework for...

  12. can nurses intubate?

    KK7724 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We're a Level

  13. can nurses intubate?

    KK7724 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think when I originally replied to the original poster....I was a little stressed with things in our unit. Also....I think you might work in same unit as me BamaGirl and I know your opinion is a...

  14. NICU to PICU??? Is this a good move??

    KK7724 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am a a NICU nurse of one year. (Level III). I am moving out of state to a great city with a university children's hospital. Their NICU sounds fabulous...however...there are no positions open....

  15. Is it like this everywhere??

    KK7724 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, I guess this is more of a "vent" your frustration kind of post....so here are my gripes. (Background info: I am a new RN of 9 months and graduated at 21 with a BSN...also..I do look like a...

  16. Is it like this everywhere??

    KK7724 replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your advice about PICU. I am definitely interested and I thought that it would give me a broader skills range too! I will check into the committment involved. I know at my current...

  17. Current Cost of New Homes in Charleston?

    KK7724 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey Everyone Moving to Charleston soon (this June). We would like to probably live a little outside the city in Summerville or Mount Pleasant. Can anyone give me a rough estimate of how much to...

  18. Is it like this everywhere??

    KK7724 replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well everyone... Just wanted to type a quick update. I did call the Nurse Manager at the hospital in Charleston. She said that they are fully staffed at the moment and have no positions open! I...

  19. Visitation Policies

    KK7724 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What are the visitation policies in your

  20. MUSC Children's Hospital NICU Anyone?

    KK7724 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, I really want to get on with this unit. I don't have any contacts and I really would like to hear some inside info about the hospital and unit. I'm only going to have a year's experience when I...

  21. Current Cost of New Homes in Charleston?

    KK7724 replied to KK7724's topic in General Nursing

    Becky, Have you worked for MUSC?? I am trying desperately to get on with their NICU, but their website doesn't list any positions that are open. What agency are you with? I will only have been a...

  22. On-Line NRP???

    KK7724 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, Anyone know of any online NRP programs?? I have been at my unit for almost 7 months now and I have no idea when my manager is going to allow me to go....soon I hope since I am moving in

  23. Is it like this everywhere??

    KK7724 replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    To the orginal poster - are there any other NICUs near your home? It just sounds like this is a bit of a toxic unit. Talk to your manager, and let her know that you are not having a supportive...

  24. can nurses intubate?

    KK7724 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It sounds like maybe we work for the same

  25. can nurses intubate?

    KK7724 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I definitely know which one I want to work for....currently their job posting website does not list any openings for NICU. I got the Nurse Manager's name, phone number, and she was courtesy-copied...