NICUQueen

NICUQueen

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  1. attending vs resident PhD

    NICUQueen replied to ading's topic in General Nursing

    In the teaching hopital where I worked, the on-call resident was called first. If s/he did not respond or responded inappropriately, then the 2nd yr. resident was called. If all else failed, then the...

  2. Be honest - Do you get excited about birth anymore?

    NICUQueen replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked in an NICU for 20 years. I do know how you feel. While family & friends would tell me how lucky I was to be able to "hold & rock babies all day long", we all know that there is much,...

  3. Nurses in their 60's or 70's

    NICUQueen replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I worked til the day I turned 60, then

  4. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    NICUQueen replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am one who bought a timeshare, straight out of nursing school. Used it one time, tried to sell it a couple times, finally ended up giving it back to the company, along with some money. I am so...

  5. Nursing school sucks!

    NICUQueen replied to utadahikaru's topic in General Students

    I graduated from nursing school back in the dark ages and it was the same way. I wanted to drop out during my last year (those darn care plans just about did me in) but decided that if I did drop out,...

  6. homes

    NICUQueen replied to JonB04's topic in General Nursing

    I am always amused when people ask about an "average" salary. Each facility is so different. Salary is figured on base, plus differential (if any), any certifications, length of time worked at...

  7. How many years have you been a nurse?

    NICUQueen replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for almost 27 years and I retired a little over a year

  8. nurses and spelling

    NICUQueen replied to Bormio's topic in General Nursing

    I think incorrect spelling and grammar reflect an inattention to detail. Nurses are supposed to be highly educated and should know how to spell correctly and use proper grammar. When I see common...

  9. Quit after first day of orientation!

    NICUQueen replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. If you really want to be a nurse, you are going to have to face much more difficult situations and if you cannot do this, you have no future in nursing. Did you not think you would have to be...

  10. Nursing Agency driving me over the edge

    NICUQueen replied to Merlyn's topic in General Nursing

    How are you on unemployment if you are employed by this

  11. Qustion about travel nursing

    NICUQueen replied to VerCellPen's topic in General Nursing

    You say you will graduate soon. Most travel nursing companies require at least one year's experience before placing you. Med/surg is a good experience

  12. What was your route to get where you are today?

    NICUQueen replied to kikipania's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated from high school. Married and had children. Went to college and obtained a BSN. Worked for 25 years, 20 in an NICU. Retired and am enjoying stess-free

  13. what nursing school do/did you attend?

    NICUQueen replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    University of Louisiana-Monroe BSN

  14. how many would not continue on to nursing school if..

    NICUQueen replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an NA during my last 2 years of nursing school. I knew exactly what I was getting in to and still went on to graduate and worked for well over 25 years in the

  15. "floating" safety

    NICUQueen replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I worked NICU for almost 20 years. Being floated to med/surg was very much a stress for me. I did not know where anything was, even the sink to wash my hands was in an inconvenient place. It was one...

  16. What would be your IDEAL Nursing-related job?

    NICUQueen replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I did for almost 20 years, work in NICU. BUT, I would NOT want to be pulled to any other

  17. Unit now overstaffed, and we keep getting floated

    NICUQueen replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Being floated was one of the main reasons that I retired when I became eligible. I worked in the NICU for nearly 20 years and hated being floated to adult units. Who would want a baby nurse taking...

  18. MONEY: Which jobs requiring a RN degree make the most?

    NICUQueen replied to BabiesRUs23's topic in General Nursing

    How much money you make as an RN also depends on if you work the night shift, holidays, overtime, length of service and a specialty unit. The money varies so much. Of course, money varies as to...

  19. Retired Nurse's...

    NICUQueen replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    No, I do not regret retiring from nursing. Yes, I miss my NICU patients and most of the families. I miss the girls I worked with and the fun times we had and the closeness that it all brings. I do not...

  20. Why did you retire or become inactive?

    NICUQueen replied to dlatimer's topic in Retired Nurses

    Frankly, I retired because I was fed up with being pulled to adult units while working in a NICU for 19 years. I reached 60 in January and was eligible for retirement and took it without looking back....

  21. floating between departments ie med/surg to nicu

    NICUQueen replied to mcl10109's topic in General Nursing

    The main reason I chose to retire last January was because of pulling. I worked in the NICU for over 20 years, but management expected us to work on the med-surg unit any time our census was low. It...

  22. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    NICUQueen replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I retired from my state job this past January, as soon as I turned 60. My retirement allows me to keep our (dh & my) health insurance. Fortunately, dh is still working so my retirement check is...

  23. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    NICUQueen replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I had to call in late one morning because there was a skunk under my carport, right next to my car! The superviser just laughed! I certainly was not going to even try to get to my car until I knew...

  24. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    NICUQueen replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it does. I am a grammar and spelling freak. I think, as professionals, we should be mindful of

  25. PANICKED! Missed first day of ORIENTATION, is it all over???

    NICUQueen replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Eat the crow and the humble pie, but hopefully, you won't have to eat the dirty old bandages from last Tuesday! LOL! Keep us