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babyNP. APRN

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  1. Need advise

    babyNP. replied to SailLove80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you never make a mistake, then you're not a human being. I wanted to clarify a couple of things: When you said you missed the IV infiltrate when you'd been at work for 4 hours, does this mean that...

  2. Scottish Referendum & registration/NHS

    babyNP. posted a topic in United Kingdom

    Well, it looks like the Scottish referendum for independence is tightening up for the "yes" side. Does anyone know what they plan to do with the nursing registrants? I don't really know the political...

  3. Scottish Referendum & registration/NHS

    babyNP. replied to babyNP.'s topic in United Kingdom

    Well, my DH is relieved (although he's stayed out of the discussion with his Scottish friends for the most part because he felt hesitant due to the terrible history between the two countries to voice...

  4. Thanksgiving/Christmas

    babyNP. replied to lrgreer1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, we have a pretty active parent advisory council and they do stuff for most of the major holidays. my favorite is when we get the footprint ink and make something cute to put in a frame that we...

  5. Scottish Referendum & registration/NHS

    babyNP. replied to babyNP.'s topic in United Kingdom

    here they go!!! I'm on the west coast currently and will definitely be watching the results as they come in. I think it's supposed to be announced by 0600 Scotland time, which is only 2200 my

  6. Too Soon to Start MSN for NNP?

    babyNP. replied to cmary's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, if anyone has any questions, feel free to post them here and I will answer them as best I can. I know that there is one NNP on here named SteveNNP121 (or something like that), but he hasn't been...

  7. Too Soon to Start MSN for NNP?

    babyNP. replied to cmary's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just sent you a PM

  8. Too Soon to Start MSN for NNP?

    babyNP. replied to cmary's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    cmary: For your situation of having less experience, I would do part-time. It'll allow you a greater understanding of being able to apply what you learn in school into what you see at the bedside. It...

  9. Too Soon to Start MSN for NNP?

    babyNP. replied to cmary's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just finished my NNP degree awhile ago, thought I would give you my perspective: To be eligible to take the NCC board exam, you don't need any NICU RN experience (this is fairly recent; it used to...

  10. Scottish Referendum & registration/NHS

    babyNP. replied to babyNP.'s topic in United Kingdom

    No worries :) My DH (from northern England) is a socialist and is fond of saying that Jesus was a communist. Not in an ironical fashion, but in a true Christian sense. I remember when I got my NMC...

  11. NMC Reference Form

    babyNP. replied to aprilzamarro's topic in Nurse Registration

    My hospital did not have a stamp, so I had them write me a letter on company overhead stating that there is no company stamp and that I worked there from x to

  12. Scottish Referendum & registration/NHS

    babyNP. replied to babyNP.'s topic in United Kingdom

    May I ask what your personal opinion is on the referendum? I have two good friends on the opposite sides of the debate and they both insist that their opinion of yes/no will be better for NHS...

  13. Journey of a foreign nurse getting licensure

    babyNP. posted a topic in International Nursing

    !!!! Just found out that I am eligible for a license with the UK!!!!! Here is my journey as an American nurse: In 2010 after marrying my British hubby, I started to research into getting a British...

  14. Poor RN professional conduct

    babyNP. replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    C'mon guys, we don't need to fight fire with fire. Sure she/he came in pretty defensive, but mocking her/him doesn't really serve any purpose. It certainly won't help her/him change his mind about...

  15. Journey of a foreign nurse getting licensure

    babyNP. replied to babyNP.'s topic in International Nursing

    Feel free to post your questions and I will help you as I can, but be aware that they've changed the process a bit since I did it a couple of years ago. You do need a BSN, another bachelor's degree...

  16. Rehashing the 2015 DNP Requirement Debate

    babyNP. replied to ricardoj's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'll do you one better not all states require certification. California is one of

  17. Australian nurses in USA

    babyNP. replied to brookereddick's topic in International Nursing

    Did you come over on a K1 or a CR1? If on a K1 or tourist visa, have you adjusted status yet? itsmejuli is right, you need your social security number first, but you can get it immediately if you are...

  18. Rehashing the 2015 DNP Requirement Debate

    babyNP. replied to ricardoj's topic in Advanced Practice

    My understanding is that the only way for DNPs to be "required" for practice are: 1. State BON requiring it for licensure. Unlikely...some states do not even require a master's (just a certificate,...

  19. Can a nurse with Nicu experience get accepted to a Family NP program?

    babyNP. replied to bear1001's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know of two NICU nurses that are doing FNP school and haven't worked with adults. Good

  20. Poor RN professional conduct

    babyNP. replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think no water allowed in the unit is a bit much; do you also not allow breastfeeding mothers to bring any water? The no eating thing is very appropriate in a NICU, although I would mention that...

  21. Light Cycling for ROP

    babyNP. replied to tkrahn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have never heard of light cyling. Time to ask Dr. Google and Dr. PubMed

  22. NMC registration

    babyNP. replied to emilym.pitre's topic in Nurse Registration

    CTM gives you guidelines, but they don't really have much to do with the registration paperwork. I'm an American BSN who got registration back in 2012. Things have changed a little bit, but not too...

  23. Help UK-mass NP

    babyNP. replied to Nursesimon's topic in Nurse Registration

    Ginger's mom is right, if you've only trained with adults, your education won't be sufficient because you can't get a NP license without a RN license. Do a search on the forum; it's been brought up a...

  24. Letting very young children see a dying patient

    babyNP. replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Critical Care

    My grandmother died when I was 18 and my younger sister was 10. Most of the extended family was in the hospital in the waiting room (she had a stroke) and my mom actually wasn't keen on the idea of my...

  25. neonatal meningtis

    babyNP. replied to Malcolm Maitava's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In general, neonatal meningitis has a high risk of neurodevelopmental delays (even with adequate antibiotic treatment), some of them quite severe. Infants usually have a brain MRI after treatment to...