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1. pneumothorax question

   RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in NICU

   Thanks NICUgal. She is doing much better today. They took her out of the hood yesterday afternoon and she has been doing good. She ate a little yesterday and today she seems hungry! So, they took out her IV and they said she might be able to come...

2. pneumothorax question

   RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in NICU

   thanks prmenrs - she is pumping and hopefully they will have success. She was under the 100% o2 tent for about 20 hrs and the pneumo was all but gone. Is it of concern that it now has come back? Thanks for the info, you guys have made me much more...

3. pneumothorax question

   RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in NICU

   Thank you for replying so quickly. They did start her on abx today. I thank you for the good news and for the hope that she will be alright soon.

4. pneumothorax question

   RNagain posted a topic in NICU

   Hi ladies. I was hoping that someone here could help me out with a few questions. My neice was born yesterday a healthy 8.1lb ball of love. She had a little meconium aspiration at birth which they suctioned out and they said was very little. Abo...

5. Me again

   RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks guys. I tried agency but they won't take me because I have no unit experience. I will ask about per diem though - great idea!

6. Me again

   RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in Ob/Gyn

   okay, this may be a stupid question, but what exactly does Per diem mean?

7. Question about these sue-happy times?

   RNagain replied to xantha31669's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Being a nurse and married to a plaintiff's med mal attorney , I have one more piece of information on how to cover yourself in a bad situation..... chain of command. I have seen many nurses go down for not going over the DR's head. We have a separ...

8. Keep trying....

   RNagain replied to L&D.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the suggestion. They made it seem like there was NO WAY that I could orientate less than fulll-time. You guys have inspired me to not give up quite yet. I am going to apply directly to the hospitals, but the people I spoke with at the ...

9. Me again

   RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You guys are fantastic, you know? Thanks for all the support. How does one become a doula? I have looked into becoming a lactation specialist, but it takes a LONG time teaching breastfeeding (bfing your own children does not count) to be able to s...

10. Me again

    RNagain posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all of your replys about my attempting to go back into nursing after 6 years. I went to a job fair the other day and have been depressed ever since. I spoke with several recruiters and they were less than helpful. They had a very hard t...

11. Me again

    RNagain posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all of your replys about my attempting to go back into nursing after 6 years. I went to a job fair the other day and have been depressed ever since. I spoke with several recruiters and they were less than helpful. They had a very hard t...

12. back into nursing

    RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in NICU

    I am so glad that I found this site. Thanks to all of you for your help and support. I was feeling a little nervous that I have been out for so long but you guys have really made me more confident. Thank you so much!!!!!

13. Coming out of retirement

    RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the replies. My license has been reactivated. There are no course requirements here in Illinois. I do not necessarily feel I need to update my skills, I just thought that it may look good to a recruiter that I have taken steps to get b...

14. back into nursing

    RNagain replied to RNagain's topic in NICU

    thanks for your reply. My license has already been reactivated. Would those courses be on the AWHON web site? By the way, does breastfeeding 5 infants for the last 6 1/2 years count as a refresher course? (just kidding!)

15. Coming out of retirement

    RNagain posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I "retired" from nursing almost 6 years ago when my twins were born. I am now finished having children, 5 total now, and am looking to go back into nursing part-time. I had always intended on being a NICU nurse, but after graduation could only find...