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babyNP. APRN

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  1. How to get into the NICU?

    babyNP. replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I took NRP as a nursing student and while yes, I didn't get as much out of it as I would have had I had the experience, I really feel like it helped me stand out among applicants and show my...

  2. So I might be going to China...

    babyNP. replied to aithril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A friend of mine went to China and actually did work in a school as a nurse, but when he got back, he wasn't considered for the time he had spent there and was back at ground zero. Keep that in mind...

  3. Clinical hours short of NMC suggestion?

    babyNP. replied to helricha's topic in Nurse Registration

    Why did you wait 3 years to take the NCLEX? Never mind the UK--I don't think you'll be able to get a job in the states very readily either! There's no way around the 1 year requirement and you can do...

  4. US Nurse seeking travel position in England

    babyNP. replied to RN122007's topic in United Kingdom

    My UK professor also thinks it's nonsense for those completing their degree in English to have to take the IELTS and says that every year the RCN tells the NMC this, but the NMC isn't relenting...in...

  5. ONP extra clinical practice

    babyNP. replied to Mopples's topic in United Kingdom

    What? I'm a little confused...I didn't say that Filipina/os didn't take the ONP, but that folks from the other countries listed generally don't need to do the 3 month placement. As to the likelihood...

  6. ONP extra clinical practice

    babyNP. replied to Mopples's topic in United Kingdom

    I was told by my ONP professor that nearly everyone from the "Old Commonwealth Countries" (lol...I guess the USA is an old commowealth country technically), i.e. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA...

  7. Those around us are clueless...

    babyNP. replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    hehe, although as a NICU RN, my mind boggles at 85mL/hr TPN!! ours are more like 5-15mL/hr...what is a total fluid goal for IVF on a typical adult? For the babies we shoot for 80cc/kg/day on fresh...

  8. US-trained nurse looking to migrate to Australia or New Zealand

    babyNP. replied to BSNSN's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I would STRONGLY suggest that you get some bedside experience before going to a foreign country. It is hard enough being a nurse in a country where things are somewhat familiar as compared to a...

  9. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    babyNP. replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    During my peds rotation...took care of a kid with a cleft palate and knew it was it for me. Going into my rotation, I thought I would be super sad about kids and heartbreaking...but didn't find it...

  10. US trained RN with ADN but now back in UK

    babyNP. replied to Gerry78's topic in United Kingdom

    ohhhh. Okay. Interesting, I haven't heard much call for a UKC getting an American nursing degree and then moving back to the UK when the nursing school is practically free...thanks for the...

  11. US trained RN with ADN but now back in UK

    babyNP. replied to Gerry78's topic in United Kingdom

    Actually, you can sponsor your unmarried partner of the same sex... UK Border Agency | Can you apply? Call up the NMC and ask their suggestion, but skip the first person and ask to speak to a decision...

  12. Nursing Student Considering NICU

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

    lol @ Bortaz! Yeah, actually, 5kg is probably my max. Unfortunately we keep kids forever and it takes a bit of pleading to get PICU to take our kids...the oldest I've seen on our unit was 13 months....

  13. Does your supervisor call & text you at all hours?

    babyNP. replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I screen all my calls from the hospital because I don't want to feel the guilt that inevitably swoops in and makes me feel like I have to say yes to everything because I am a people pleaser. If your...

  14. Nursing Student Considering NICU

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

    Depends on what you want to do...I worked as a nurse tech in trauma surgery (adults), thought I loved it. Went to NICU as a new grad 4 years ago...and now I despise adults AND peds. I have absolutely...

  15. Neonatal nursing career background and stories!

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

    Level 1 is slowly going to extinction because it is just healthy, full-term babies. Those kids are going into what's called "couplets" where you are taking care of a post-partum mother and her...

  16. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    babyNP. replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You know you're a NICU nurse when you cross-train a PICU nurse and say, "..and we have baby X, who is very old..." "How old?" "About 4 months" and the PICU RN bursts out laughing... Kudos to you peds...

  17. Going from Lettland to USA

    babyNP. replied to divais's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Guys, there is a SEVERE nursing visa retrogression going back years and years. Just take a look at the international forum... Getting a visa now for being a nurse is zilch these

  18. When to start CPAP vs. blow by 02 vs. PPV?

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

    Since she was feeding at the time, it's likely that she was sucking on the bottle too fast without taking a break and/or refluxing. In the first instance, you have to force her to take breaks by...

  19. New NICU nurse, feeling very disheartened ;( Question to Preceptors

    babyNP. replied to NewNicuNurse1336's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    With all due respect eCCU, I don't think you can really compare NICU to the adult world; we are our own world . First thing is that the NICU often includes its own step-down and many times the...

  20. What is it like to be a NICU nurse?

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

    These questions have been asked a million and 2 times, so I recommend doing a search. For salaries, check out the state where you want to work and ask as regions vary. Most new grads go tonights or...

  21. Paramedic interested in becoming a NICU RN

    babyNP. replied to CCParamedic91's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The hospitals that you mention are Magnet facility and I know for a fact that CHOP only hires BSNs and I wouldn't be surprised if the others are the same. You are probably better off applying to a...

  22. New NICU nurse, feeling very disheartened ;( Question to Preceptors

    babyNP. replied to NewNicuNurse1336's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is hard for us to say anything exact because we are not in your situation. However, I've been a NICU RN for almost four years now and have precepted many nurses... The IV infiltrate is on her as...

  23. Children's Nursing Vs. Adult's for Registration

    babyNP. replied to myfavouritescar's topic in United Kingdom

    Emily, My guess is that it would be sticky, as you had said. I would call up the NMC and skip the first person you talk to because they do not have specialized information and are lay people, from...

  24. EU Registration to the NMC

    babyNP. replied to nursingtimes's topic in United Kingdom

    Thanks for letting us know! I don't think there are any other threads from folks in the EU trying to obtain NMC registration, so this will be helpful for

  25. Accused by a patient's family member of not assessing

    babyNP. replied to rcsprauer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yikes, what a situation to be in. I once had a parent accuse me of not washing my hands and discussed it with the charge nurse on the shift after me. Luckily this charge nurse knew me very well. She...