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  1. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    nekhismom replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, they were treated great!! We had NNP coverage 24/7, so they worked all shifts. They were "assigned" to a shift, so they had a regular rotation, but they also covered for each other for...

  2. 4th of July, no time and half

    nekhismom replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    We don't get holiday pay EVER. Doesn't matter what day it is, there is no incentive for us to work except that we are required to. For nights, we get $3. For weekends, only a stinkin DOLLAR. ONE...

  3. Stable Classes

    nekhismom replied to natasha700's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have heard nothing but good things about the STABLE classes myself. Unfortunately, we do not have that option here, and I would be hard pressed to find a class anywhere in driving distance. I...

  4. Stable Classes

    nekhismom replied to natasha700's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have heard nothing but good things about the STABLE classes myself. Unfortunately, we do not have that option here, and I would be hard pressed to find a class anywhere in driving distance. I...

  5. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    nekhismom replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My first place had NNP's and I loved that. It was a great environment. My current place does not have NNP's, and it's not that great. I really enjoyed having the

  6. Pay Scale

    nekhismom replied to NICU RN wannaB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It TOTALLY depends. If you have CNA or LPN experience, some hospitals are willing to pay extra for that, and others won't. Plus, the area you are in determines a lot of it. If you are in NC, in...

  7. Exempla healthcare?

    nekhismom posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Does anybody have any suggestions, words of advice, etc. about Exempla?? St. Joes or Lutheran?? I am especially interested in Labor/delivery or NICU areas. I've been doing some research, and the...

  8. Exempla healthcare?

    nekhismom replied to nekhismom's topic in Colorado Nursing

    SG, I'm interested in moving around december/january. By then I will not be a new grad anymore, since I graduated in Dec 03. I want to know if they pay relocation, or have a sign-in bonus?? Also, I...

  9. You know you're an Australian when......

    nekhismom replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    sounds like texas,

  10. skin cleansing prior to procedures

    nekhismom replied to corks's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    betadine. ONLY BETADINE!!! Nothing else. OMG, chlorohexidine KILLS my hands. I can only imagine how it must feel to a

  11. Radient Heat Warmer Temperatures

    nekhismom replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I do about the same as you, faithmd. We don't have all omnibeds here, doubt we ever will. So babes get admitted in radiant warmer, set a 37, put on servo, then when temp is pretty stable, go to...

  12. q3hr bolus OG/NG feedings

    nekhismom replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our OG/NGT's are good for 30 days. If they come out, we simply wipe them off and re-insert. GROSS!! FOr feeds, we can let it go by gravity or put the feeding on a pump over 30-60 mins. We DO NOT...

  13. *Free Passes to visit Allnurses booth: ANA 2004 Convention June 26-29 Minneapolis, MN

    nekhismom replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    *sigh* If I had not moved from VA recently, I would DEFINATELY be looking into

  14. where in north carolina?

    nekhismom replied to paula77720's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think the Greensboro/Winston-Salem area is great. I grew up there, and loved it. I graduated from Nursing school and decided I needed to travel a bit and see things, and let me tell you, I am...

  15. Good Preceptors?

    nekhismom replied to remigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a good preceptor, an ok preceptor, and a bad preceptor. All in 4 short months since graduating! :) The good preceptor was open to questions, encouraged independence, shared her time...

  16. Job satisfaction/disatisfaction Internal/external or both

    nekhismom replied to Salus's topic in General Nursing

    I hate my job. I say the environment definately contributes, as do my co-workers. And the fact that I'm expected to KNOW everything, but can't actually DO anything about

  17. Bear Wanders Through Hospital in Virginia

    nekhismom replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to live about 20 minutes from where this happened. I heard from a friend who still lives there that the bear was damaging things before it was confined. The article also mentions the Dept. of...

  18. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    nekhismom replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a few 13 and 14 y/o pts. during my short trial in L&D. I was always shocked that the girls were so young. But even MORE shocked that the moms were HAPPY about their teenage girls being...

  19. I lost my twins....can anyone help me?

    nekhismom replied to OHmom2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I, too, am sorry for your loss. Nothing more I can say that the others have not already said. Lots of hugs, and remember that we are always here to listen if you need to talk....

  20. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    nekhismom replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    sad, sad,

  21. have you had an abortion?

    nekhismom replied to cutecat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Glad you are at peace with your decision. Remember, we're here to support you along the way if you ever need us!

  22. Tips for living with an NCLEX candidate

    nekhismom replied to nursbee04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    if you do a search back in january or feb, i was awaiting approval to take my nclex and i nearly went insane reading the gn board!!!! i can sooooo relate to the way you feel. p.s. my dh was afraid to...

  23. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    nekhismom replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, ltcdon, it IS possible. But you said yourself that you've been in the field for 16 years. Some new nurses may have less time than that until

  24. Minimal handling policies

    nekhismom replied to kmaryniak's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sounds wonderful!! THere is no such policy where I am. Everyone seems to think q2h for all babes is fine. I disagree!!! Would be interesting to see some actual written policies on this,

  25. Mind your manners!!

    nekhismom posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    dear allnurses members and guests, please remember to keep things polite when replying to threads in this forum! there are many controversial topics discussed in this forum, and i realize that at...