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Disneyfan

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  1. Just had to share with someone...

    Disneyfan replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's good to know. I'm orienting nights and will work

  2. Just had to share with someone...

    Disneyfan replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yea!!!

  3. Just had to share with someone...

    Disneyfan replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My first shift is TONIGHT (had 2 days of hospital orientation). I am so

  4. Any NICU info for Atlanta?

    Disneyfan replied to mamaya's topic in Georgia Nursing

    OMG! I start tomorrow too! Are you doing orientation tomorrow? I am on nights and my 1st shift is Wednesday. I worked at Northside 8 years ago in Mother-Baby, but quit when I had my

  5. R.N. reentry course's Atlanta

    Disneyfan replied to deedledumpling's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Is your license still current? If so, does Piedmont have any Nurse Intern (NG) programs? I am starting back at Northside on Monday in the NICU after being out 8 years. I interviewed for their...

  6. R.N. reentry course's Atlanta

    Disneyfan replied to deedledumpling's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I have a friend who did it, and she said it was great. She did the clinical hours in the ER at Northside and then was hired there FT. Good

  7. Any NICU info for Atlanta?

    Disneyfan replied to mamaya's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you want a Level III in the biggest delivery hospital in the US, then Northside Hospital is it. It has an excellent reputation. I worked there in Postpartum and start on Monday in the NICU there....

  8. What equipment and Medical Software (PDA) should I have for the NICU?

    Disneyfan posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I start in the NICU a week from Monday. I do not need scissors or stethoscope (each bed has their own). Is there any equipment/gadget/tool I should have or buy? Also, would you recommend getting a...

  9. What equipment and Medical Software (PDA) should I have for the NICU?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you all for the info. I have just emailed the Clinical Education Coor (she's in charge of my Internship) to verify if I can carry my Dell Pocket PC PDA and/or my Blackberry. If so, then I will...

  10. Nurse Residency Programs

    Disneyfan replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks and I sent you a

  11. Anyone take the nursing pre-employment medication test at Northside?

    Disneyfan posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I start work (RN) in a few weeks at the main campus and take the required medication test next week. I have been out of work (home with my children) for several years. I have the study guide, and I'm...

  12. Anyone take the nursing pre-employment medication test at Northside?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in Georgia Nursing

    They give you a study guide with the meds and math (has formulas and practice questions). You can use 2 nursing med books they provide and your study notes for the test. I am glad I still studied as...

  13. I start in the NICU in less than 2 weeks!

    Disneyfan posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have not worked as an RN in 8 years. I am returning to my former employer to work in the Level III NICU. Before I quit (I've been home with my triplets), I worked Mother-Baby (Postpartum) and...

  14. What equipment and Medical Software (PDA) should I have for the NICU?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the info. I want to buy what will be the best for the

  15. Want to sound excited/interested in the NICU

    Disneyfan replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck! And I agree about calling Tuesday

  16. Curious as to how many NICU nurses have previous personal experience in the NICU

    Disneyfan replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    well, i was a post-partum rn, got pregnant with my triplets (huge surprise with no fertility), ended up on complete hospital bedrest at 16weeks for 12 weeks. made it to 28.5 weeks and delivered my...

  17. Anyone take the nursing pre-employment medication test at Northside?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It was 60 questions. 10 math, 38 meds, and 12 nursing implementation. Had to score 80%. I made over 90% and was

  18. Nurse Residency Programs

    Disneyfan replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am returning to work as an RN in 1 week after an 8 year hiatus. I will be on a NICU Internship for 16weeks. I have 3+ years experience (at this hospital) in Mother-Baby and Peds, but I've never...

  19. Anyone take the nursing pre-employment medication test at Northside?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I do not. But Childen's (Scottish Rite and Egleston) both have fantastic NICU's (my triplets were transferred there from Northside for surgery). Children's is a top-notch employer for all...

  20. Anyone take the nursing pre-employment medication test at Northside?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you want women's services, you cannot beat the experience and training at Northside. It will prepare you for any other job. I had to wait about 3 months to get in the first time. Once I finally got...

  21. I start in the NICU in less than 2 weeks!

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, everyone! I passed the nursing medication test today (required for pre-employment), and that was a huge relief! Now I just have 2 CBL's to finish today, and then I'm done until Orientation...

  22. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    Disneyfan replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love that the NICU enabled me to bring my micro-preemie triplets home when I was told it would not happen. I love that the NICU has allowed me to have 8 years of magic, fun, excitement, tears, and...

  23. New NICU RN here!

    Disneyfan replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats! I start on Aug 4th and am very excited

  24. Just had to share with someone...

    Disneyfan replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations! :yeah:I start in the NICU on Aug 4th, so I know how excited you

  25. Anyone take the nursing pre-employment medication test at Northside?

    Disneyfan replied to Disneyfan's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I went today for Employee Health and to HR to get my badge and fill out paperwork. I take the test Friday at 10am. AND I FOUND OUT THE BEST NEWS!!! It is open book, open note, open everything! Now...