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  1. Octuplets

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    4 sets of identical twins? If that were true wouldn't they have known all along there were 8? They had said they were expecting 7 and got surprised. I thought identical twins look different from...

  2. Octuplets

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The medical professional who implanted this woman with 8 embryos should share the blame. We have a responsibility to educate our patients not only about what medical science CAN do but about the risks...

  3. Should I call the manager for the job interview or let the recruiter set up the inter

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to iheartchocolate's topic in General Nursing

    It would be helpful if you could ask someone that works in this hospital to find out how it is usually done. I know where I work nurse managers often express frustration with the recruiters. In fact I...

  4. How to become a NICU nurse??

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to ksauce20's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    And don't fall for the old "you have to do med-surg first". You may hear that from instructors and experienced nurses but it really doesn't apply to NICU. I had to do med-surg first due to lack of...

  5. Octuplets

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    While I think fertility treatments are great for those who really need them, I'm afraid that too often treatments are started too soon. I thought the standard was a year of failing to conceive meant...

  6. Fetal Alcohol newborn

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to ruralnurs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If possible maybe this mother should deliver at a hospital with a NICU. Remember that the best way to transport an unstable infant is in a

  7. Your degree(s) in other fields--are they helping you in nursing?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    My first degree was in education(high school biology) so it definitely helps with patient teaching. I feel that nursing was my calling so when I was in nursing school I worried I had wasted those...

  8. Questions about Accelerated UMC Program

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to soloduck's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't really think it was any "worse" than the traditional program; just different. It is just so fast paced. Actually though, at this point in my life I don't think I could have done the...

  9. Questions about Accelerated UMC Program

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to soloduck's topic in General Nursing

    KtotheK, The admissions process was pretty easy for me because there were so few applicants in 2007. I remember we were all called up for an interview/tour in Jan or Feb. In 2007, everybody that got...

  10. Not going to cut it in the real world

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to theksmom's topic in General Nursing

    You say you love being in clinicals. That's what nursing is all about. Lecture is just background. Just think of it like this -- Once you graduate you'll be in clinicals every day!

  11. How many failed IV attempts for new grad?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to anononurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Two sticks should be the max in most situations for anyone new or seasoned. I have no problem asking my preceptor or most anyone else on our floor for help because I feel comfortable with them and...

  12. Nclex

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to thenursebr1an's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from UMC in August. We filled out our paper work for the Board of Nursing at school and I sent in my application to Pearsonvue a few weeks before graduation. I graduated August 1st and...

  13. out of school for 10yrs - which accelerated bsn school?

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to msxyz's topic in General Nursing

    I recently graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Accelerated program. It is a program for someone who already has a bachelor's. I had been out of school 7 years; some of my...

  14. Questions about Accelerated UMC Program

    HappyBunnyNurse replied to soloduck's topic in General Nursing

    I have been reading allnurses for months but this post motivated me to finally join. I am proud to say I graduated August 1st as a member of the 2nd class from UMC's Accelerated Program. I'm also...