KT17

KT17 has 1 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Adult ICU nurse really wanting NICU

   KT17 replied to RoseRyan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I don't know about other hospitals, but my unit doesn't really hire ADNs any more. You may want to invest the time and money into doing a bridge program for your BSN. Is tuition assistance offered...

2. Resuscitation equipment

   KT17 replied to menemsha's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Our delivery team uses a hanging travel toiletry bag like you suggested...but I'm guessing they're kind of old and I have no idea what brand they are. They fold up pretty small (in thirds I think)...

3. chinstraps on ncpap

   KT17 replied to wensday's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We string a few poseys together (the pulse ox covers) and wrap them around the head, but only if the kiddo seems to need

4. New NICU nurse in training. Excited, yet overwhelmed!

   KT17 replied to elliern88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'm not an experienced nurse by any means...but I just finished a new grad orientation in the NICU in November and I can tell you that's exactly how I felt, and still feel sometimes. I'll let others...

5. Thoughts on improving caring

   KT17 replied to mstev001's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure this will be helpful, but my first thought was that you could turn it around and talk about how important it is to take care of ourselves so that we can then care for others. You could...

6. Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

   KT17 replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

   I did not take a review course (I hate the idea of paying extra money to pass a test on something I went to school for!). I took the ATI comprehensive predictor four days before I took the NCLEX and...

7. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

   KT17 replied to gettingcloser's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi Everyone, I just wanted to drop a note for some of those that are getting discouraged. At Sharp the process is very much driven by the hiring managers of the individual units. Each unit will have...

8. Looking for a resource on natural childbirth...

   KT17 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was hoping some of you L&D nurses and CNMs might be able to help me out. My cousin (who is not a medical professional) recently found out that she is pregnant and would very much like to have a...

9. University of Oklahoma-Accelerated BSN Program

   KT17 replied to nicole15's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I just finished OU's San Diego program and I haven't heard anything about a cohort in LV. I just googled it and it looks like they have a campus in LV on an air force base and they only offer certain...

10. Sharp New Grad Residency Winter 2010/2011

    KT17 replied to twentysomething's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone :) I applied to Grossmont NICU and PCU...has anyone heard anything from these units? I'm getting more concerned every day that I don't hear

11. Kindle edition of NCLEX Q&A book?

    KT17 replied to KT17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks guys! I found one or two that I was interested in, but I was kind of worried about the formatting. I've heard that sometimes textbooks aren't good to read on a kindle because the formatting...

12. Kindle edition of NCLEX Q&A book?

    KT17 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm wondering if anyone has used the kindle version of an NCLEX Q&A book. I just bought a Kindle and will be taking the NCLEX in January. I plan on buying a hard copy of a review book, but I...

13. so I blush really bad...

    KT17 replied to MissDandelion's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I also don't really have any advice but I can sympathize. I'm fair skinned and blush bright red at the drop of a hat, usually when there is any kind of attention focused on me and...

14. Accerlated BSN and sleep?

    KT17 replied to Rmedin19's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in an accelerated program right now and generally the only time I don't get 8 hours of sleep is the night before an exam (because I study best under pressure so it's my own fault) and the night...

15. Should I do my internship in the NICU?

    KT17 replied to *TK8's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm glad you asked this question because I was wondering the same thing! I've been debating whether or not to ask for an SICU or a NICU placement (although nothing's guaranteed). My concern isn't...