Bailarina

Bailarina

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  1. Pregnant and terrified NICU nurse here...

    Bailarina replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Gompers, Congratulations!:balloons: Well, I am a NICU nurse and my son low and behold ended up in MY NICU where I worked. He wasn't a preemie, he was term with sugar issues, and ended up staying...

  2. RNC exam?

    Bailarina posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anybody on here taked the neonatal RNC exam? If so how do you go about taking it? Is there a website with the info? I would like to take it next year but I am not even sure where to start!

  3. RNC exam?

    Bailarina replied to Bailarina's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the info! i have 3 years experience and my hospital will reimburse for the exam plus give a TINY bit more pay hourly so I figured it's worth it. I want to take my time studying for it the...

  4. Former NICU moms becoming NICU nurses?

    Bailarina replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did it backwards, I was a NICU nurse first and then became a NICU mom! My son was in the NICU for a couple of weeks and I was already a NICU nurse. Boy did I get to experience it from the other...

  5. needle size, IM injection neonate

    Bailarina replied to anaicca's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    yep 27 gauge here

  6. Nursery to NICU.... ?

    Bailarina replied to RainDreamer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would think that having newborn nursery experience would be a great asset in transferring to the NICU. Does your hospital offer an internship program for the NICU and if so is that an option? Good...

  7. NICU duties

    Bailarina replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We also keep head mid-line for 96 hours and initiate a minimal stimulation protocol for babies less than 32

  8. how long have you been...

    Bailarina replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been in the NICU for 2 years and plan on staying there long-term. I can't see doing any other type of nursing, I love my

  9. NICU duties

    Bailarina replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Gompers, I was just wondering if you have seen a decrease in the incidence of head bleeds with the regular

  10. Stress Scale

    Bailarina replied to KES's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    wow, everyday is so different. I have days where my stress scale is definitely a 10. I guess the lowest stress day would be a

  11. Fort Worth-Dallas RN Jobs

    Bailarina replied to kcwolf200's topic in Texas Nursing

    ok, thanks for clearing up my

  12. Fort Worth-Dallas RN Jobs

    Bailarina replied to kcwolf200's topic in Texas Nursing

    Do you mean TCU? I didn't think TWU had a CRNA program. Maybe I'm wrong, do they have one

  13. Do you like nursing in Texas?

    Bailarina replied to mrnurse2's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for your

  14. Do you like nursing in Texas?

    Bailarina replied to mrnurse2's topic in Texas Nursing

    I work in a big hospital in Dallas and still make horrible money. My base salary as an RN, BSN with 2 years experience is

  15. Do you like nursing in Texas?

    Bailarina replied to mrnurse2's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nursing in TX is ok, I love my job in a level 3 NICU. However, salary rates for nurses are horrible in TX

  16. Hesi

    Bailarina replied to lvnmommyto2greatboys's topic in Texas Nursing

    I took the Hesi 2 years ago when I was in nursing school, my only advice would be to by the Hesi study guide and study from that. Several people I went to school with only studied NCLEX books and...

  17. Experienced nurse interested in NICU

    Bailarina replied to cruller's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    With your experience you would be a great asset to any NICU. I doubt you would need to take any special classes, most NICU's offer internships and train you specifically for the NICU. Good luck!...

  18. I did it! (got a job in NICU!)

    Bailarina replied to neonatalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First off let me say I am so sorry about your precious baby, how hard that must have been for you. With your experience you are going to make a wonderful NICU nurse, your special gift will be being...

  19. flat line eegs...

    Bailarina replied to rainbows4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think all parents believe in miracles and are praying for one. I believe that it is their child so it is ultimately their decision and I support their decision however hard that may

  20. Caffeine

    Bailarina replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They always have to be weaned off of caffeine before being discharged to home where I

  21. New Grad+NICU

    Bailarina replied to Manda049's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Try Hermann Memorial, several people I graduated with went to work in their NICU as new grads. Good

  22. which school? help!!

    Bailarina replied to grapejuice01's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would say Baylor since they have a NNP program there, that way you are familiar with the school and instructors and have your foot in the

  23. Do ANY hospitals in Dallas still hire LVNs?

    Bailarina replied to lvn2004's topic in Texas Nursing

    Methodist Medical Center of Dallas hires LVN's

  24. I failed....

    Bailarina replied to nursy2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately you cannot practice as a GN after you have failed. This happened to a couple of friends of mine and they worked as techs until they passed. Don't let this stress you out, just...

  25. North Harris Community College ??

    Bailarina replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would definitely go the RN route.