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babyNP. APRN

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  1. What is TIER 2 VISA? how can I apply

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

    You have to obtain a British nursing license first from the NMC (nursing and midwifery council). That's where you have to take the IELTS, unless you were trained somewhere in the EU. It can take quite...

  2. NICU Nursing

    babyNP. replied to NurseK21's topic in General Nursing

    It's a fairly universal experience for new grads to feel nervous and "dumb" even though they are usually exactly on track considering their amount of experience. I felt like crap most days while on my...

  3. Clinical hours short of NMC suggestion?

    babyNP. replied to helricha's topic in Nurse Registration

    In which country did you receive your training? From everything I've been able to comb over the internet, most BSN prepared US nurses will be able to pass the requirement despite not having the...

  4. wanting to move to the UK

    babyNP. replied to littlered78's topic in International Nursing

    Unless you have a citizenship with an EU country, it's very difficult to get hired in the UK. There are shortage lists in which you could possibly qualify, but I believe at the moment it's only for OR...

  5. new drug-Avastin for ROP

    babyNP. posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anyone heard about this new drug? I learned about it on a review course. It was a cancer drug that helps stop the formation of new blood vessels, I guess. Recently it's been under studies with the...

  6. new drug-Avastin for ROP

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

    Just as a quick update, I recently talked to my eye doctor about Avastin. She sees post-ROP kids and does contract work with adults on the side. Anyway, she told me that it was highly experimental...

  7. How do I become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or a NICU nurse?

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

    This is a very common question and you can do a basic search on this forum and on the advanced practitioners under the specialty tab. NICU is rare in NP programs in that you have to have at least 2...

  8. RNC Question

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

    Personally I think the Core Curriculum textbook was WAY too dense to study from. I got so bogged down in all the little details that I felt helpless that I would ever be able to pass the test. I...

  9. Best way to get into the neonatal unit when I graduate?

    babyNP. replied to magichospital's topic in General Nursing

    If you're willing to move, there are many more opportunities available to you. Definitely get your NRP--I got it my senior year in nursing school. I also asked to be placed in a NICU for my senior...

  10. Complete list of NNP graduate programs

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

    Nope. There used to be one at University of Maryland apparently, but not anymore. Closest place is probably

  11. Does the MD just say "Get the consent?"

    babyNP. replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten consent for transfer to other hospitals and immunizations, but never surgery or any other high-risk

  12. RN with MA, BA, and ASN wants to work abroad

    babyNP. replied to AuroraJourney's topic in International Nursing

    I'm afraid that I haven't heard that the EU pays nurses on the same scale of American nurses. The UK band level pay is about half of what I currently make and I have two friends from Sweden and...

  13. Nurse Practioner Experience requirements

    babyNP. replied to Nishacat03's topic in General Nursing

    Many programs require no experience for NP school besides becoming a nurse anesthetist, PNP, and NNP, there are no real requirements unless set specifically by the school. It's better for you to look...

  14. Nurse Practioner Experience requirements

    babyNP. replied to Nishacat03's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to go to school as a neonatal NP, you have to work in a level 3 NICU for 2 years. Check out the NICU forum under specialty-->critical care-->NICU This requirement has been made of...

  15. Low Census - Is it Happening to You

    babyNP. replied to Miranda50's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nope, never been cancelled on my unit in the last 2.5 years I've been there. I've only been floated twice as

  16. Nursing insturctor terrifying students

    babyNP. replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a nurse? Haven't you ever had this experience? I wouldn't be so surprised, as I've had my own share at school. I came out of it telling myself I would NEVER treat anyone the way I've been...

  17. Help - I am interested in nursing but worried about the level of respect

    babyNP. replied to shining_brighteyess's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno, I had the same thoughts as I thought about entering nursing. But honestly, now that I am a nurse, the media portrayal doesn't bother me that much because when I am on the job, I can feel how...

  18. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

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

    Regardless of how one thinks of their commanding officer, this not the right way to handle things. This is extraordinarily unprofessional and immature. There are better ways to handle the situation....

  19. Things that patients say that make me smile!

    babyNP. replied to ninaricci's topic in General Nursing

    Love all the comments! My patients don't talk, but one of my little babies was in a little snuggly positioner, "seat-belted" down in the incubator. 1 hour later, I go to check on her and I find her...

  20. new drug-Avastin for ROP

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

    Yeah, the person said that the studies were being done in Texas. Awesome! I love how technology races forward to help our little ones

  21. How can I get a degree in Neonatal care?

    babyNP. replied to SarahP'13's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Like they've said above, you can go to any nursing school (make sure it's RN, not LPN) and then when you graduate you can look for a job in the NICU. Check out your local universities and community...

  22. Nurse Called Police/CPS on Parents over Jaundice

    babyNP. replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I was quoting the poster's blanket statement that all forms of jaundice are benign and are not considered medical emergencies. In this particular case, I can't judge because I don't know the levels or...

  23. Nurse Called Police/CPS on Parents over Jaundice

    babyNP. replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    This is uneducated--have you never heard of kernicterus? If levels are high enough without treatment, the baby could have severe brain damage. I think that's a medical emergency, don't you?? Anyone...

  24. Is nursing "care" a thing of the past?

    babyNP. replied to AnneBlunnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I take offense at that. I worked very hard to get my BSN and I am a good nurse. I work in a NICU and I am constantly running around anticipating my patient's and parent's needs. There are many days...

  25. Should I apply as a nurse even though I've yet to be licensed?

    babyNP. replied to mmm cdiff's topic in General Nursing

    I would sit down and talk to your manager and ask her about applying. I applied for jobs in a January, graduated in a June, passed the boards in July, and then started working in August. Another gal...