may1787

may1787 BSN, RN

NICU

Member

  • Content

    51

  • Visitors

    3,486

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    12

All Content by may1787

  1. Unpaid Wages

    may1787 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started working for my company in 6/2022. At the time, I was verbally told (and it states in the union contract) that I would be paid an extra $1/hr for my certification and that all I needed to do...

  2. Neonatal Developmental Care Specialist

    may1787 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anyone gone to get their Neonatal Developmental Care Specialist Certification through NANN? What was your experience like? Did you have to study from the book or do you think you could have passed...

  3. How to become NICU nurse

    may1787 replied to nur_journey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did a NICU capstone in college, did a nurse externship during college, and was hired into an internship. I don't think going into L&D will help you, but nursery work in postpartum might....

  4. How did you land your first NICU job?

    may1787 replied to AnaBanana.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did some NICU courses during college, I did my college final clinicals in the NICU, I was a nurse extern in the NICU, I did the NICU internship, and I was a full fledged NICU nurse. Overall, I...

  5. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I am a NICU nurse and I’ve been a NICU nurse for 10 years. I have my certification and am good at my job, but left in 2019 due to work related PTSD which resulted in a panic disorder and...

  6. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was responding to some really rude commentary that was deleted before anyone else saw it. It was completely uncalled for but I received emails of them despite them being deleted/edited so you...

  7. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I ended up getting input from other individuals who work NICU (on another website) who have asked and received reasonable accommodations. All I have asked is considered reasonable and has reasoning...

  8. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have different issues then. I have more issues with level 3/4 than with level 1/2. That’s the thing about disability, it’s not black and white and everyone is

  9. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you so much Nursenate5! I was beginning to wonder if returning was for me, since my experience just on this thread felt very much like one of the things that lead to my

  10. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    By negative I mean constantly saying I can’t have those accommodations when they don’t really know. I understand they are opinions coming from people without knowledge, I guess I wasn’t expected...

  11. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I guess I wasn’t expecting negative and snarky comments. I was able to find my answers through this, however, so I guess it

  12. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @Rose_Queen I understand that. I don’t think there should be any issue since the position isn’t rotational and nor is it a level 3/4, however I can request those as accommodations in future...

  13. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    And my point is that I wouldn’t come in with a list. I would follow ADA recommendations and approach HR after

  14. NTMC

    may1787 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anyone done the Neonatal Touch and Massage course, particularly the online hands-on session that they instated during COVID? What was your experience like? Was it worth the $800? Did they send you...

  15. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think you are misunderstanding. All of the things I listed are considered reasonable accommodations under the ADA. They are even listed on their website. Of course, one wouldn't expect to be...

  16. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What do people think of these as reasonable accommodations to request? -Have a support person for all meetings with a supervisor (not including charge RN) -provide frequent positive...

  17. Reasonable Accommodations

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will be seeking employment at a level 2

  18. UK NICU?

    may1787 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am considering doing NICU nursing in the UK. I am trying to get an idea of what NICUs are like over there. Can anyone describe the NICU you work at in England, Northern Ireland, or Scotland? A...

  19. Dream NICU

    may1787 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We will be moving into our new private room NICU in 2 years and I would like your suggestions for your dream NICU that I might bring to management. I've worked in private rooms before, and I'm very...

  20. Dream NICU

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aren't you a joy. You might want to get out of nursing... I love the private NICU rooms and they are better for our patients and their families even if it might be a change people aren't used to, and...

  21. Help to Become a Leader

    may1787 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello! I am a nurse with 9 years of experience and I (finally) want to get more involved with unit councils and magnet councils. I am going to be joining a new unit with supportive managaement and can...

  22. Beanbags out? Need proof!

    may1787 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Z-Flo type fluidized positioners are best practice and are disposable, unlike the bean bags which are an infection risk. That would be my guess as to their

  23. Friending patient families on social media?

    may1787 replied to Missie Hannie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I see nurses do this all the time as well and it's 100% unprofessional, especially if you are the person to contact and the family then feels obligated to say yes which can create awkwardness and...

  24. Burnt Out NICU RN

    may1787 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, I am a burnt out NICU nurse. I know I am intelligent. I have my certification in NICU nursing and have been in the field for 9 years as a nurse and 2 years as an extern during nursing school. I...

  25. Burnt Out NICU RN

    may1787 replied to may1787's topic in Nursing Career

    Honestly, I would rather get out of nursing before doing home