Nikki.J

Hey all, I'll try to keep this brief... Here's my situation: I'm a new grad (off of orientation since the beginning of September), working full time 7p-7a, 11 weeks pregnant and fighting depression. I've NEVER had an issue with sad feelings like this...

Elvish, Thanks sooo much. Hopefully it'll pan out sooner than later so I can get back to being ME and enjoying my pregnancy. Best to you with yours. I'll keep you posted on the outcome!

So, friends, I had my appointment with my OB's NP this morning (my OB is on maternity leave) and can I say what a difference it makes when someone actually listens. I went in with my husband not sure how I would tell her what I've been feeling since ...

Friends, Thanks everyone for the replies. I have already started taking vitamin D... levels to be checked soon. I also have a doc appt. in the morning. I have never had depression issues so I'm not sure if this is situational, seasonal, pregnancy-re...

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Boards passed with 75! The staff are not all grouches. Called my first code SOLO... good outcome & glad to get that out of the way. (whew!) High risk deliveries left & right. Staying focused. Learning b...

HELP! I'm a new BSN grad as of May (yahoooo!) and have been employed in our Children's Hospital level III NICU since the summer of 2009 when I externed. I've worked here and there, but am finally in the process of orientation & am finally getting...

I test Tuesday... just looking for last minute helpful info. What do "mychickenhaztb, superman, and Mrs. Wee" stand for??? Thanks!!!

Tulsa area hasn't experienced problems for new grads. I graduate in May and got hired into a level III NICU last month. Many of my classmates are going through the interviewing process right now... so far so good. Best to you!

Well congrats on getting accepted! Well, I'm in the final semester of my BSN program, which has been a HUGE challenge (but so worth it). Here's my advice: Don't study nursing books, dosage calc. books, anything nursing... it probably won't make a l...

Hi all, Is it acceptable practice to use sweet ease for, say, an infant having methadone withdrawals? If anyone has any sound input for this I'd really love to know!!! Thanks, NikkiJ

I really appreciate the response!!!! Thanks!

Let's see... Well, I didn't look for a long time or work other areas before working in the NICU. Truthfully, I used to bartend in a fine dining restaurant down the street from my town's children's hospital. Every day that I passed it (as it was being...

It's possible! I got my foot in the door of a Level III NICU when I applied as a summer extern and got the gig. Now I'm a patient care tech in the unit, and my manager just informed me today she would like to keep me on :) So that's super cool!. Any...

As a patient care tech and future NICU RN (I graduate in May, yippeeeeee!), I asked all the nurses on my unit the same thing as you... endlessly. The common denominator for most of their answers is: express your support of a family-centered environme...

Oh my gosh, good luck!!!! I hope you get the position you are wanting so badly! I think the first part of being a good nurse is having passion... sounds like you got that covered Let us know how it goes! Oh, and what kinds of questions did they ask?...

Hey all, Times are tough. Jobs are seemingly getting harder to come by. And I, MORE THAN ANYTHING, want a position in my home town children's hospital PICU. I work in a Level III NICU now as a patient care tech... but I'm just itching to get my hands...

Hey all, I'm sending out a resume and want to get it *just right* Is it Bachelor's of Science in Nursing OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing... or tomato/tomahto? Thanks!!!

'nuff said. THANKS ALL! Looks like I'm a 'go' to submit my info. for my first nursing job EVER (PICU, fingers crossed)!! Wish me luck!

Thanks for the input comrades I'm in the works of putting together a killer cover letter... to include & highlight my NICU experience. I guess the key here is to be confident. Show them that I am the person that best suits this role! So, while ...

Hello all & HAPPY NEW YEAR! That being said, this is the year I've been waiting for! I graduate in MAY with my BSN, yippeeeee So here's my dilemma: I'm currently employed at a local Level III NICU in a Children's Hospital as a patient care tech....

Desertwind, Thanks again for your insight! I'm now planning on interviewing with the PICU. I'll find my niche eventually I guess there really is no better advice than "follow your heart"... I'll do just that. Best, NikkiJ

( GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!

Thanks for your reply... you've got my gears turning! I'm working in the Level III NICU, but I can see where you're going with your questioning: I have not been involved with many of the scenarios you mentioned. No high risk deliveries. Questioned a...

I've never heard this, but I immediately thought "status" when I read it aloud. So... even though its wrong, wrong, WRONG, maybe they're implying O2 "STATUS". (Doesn't make it seem as ridiculous). Just a thought :nuke:

Dear Christine, What an insightful window into your moving experiences with loss as a NICU nurse. I have just wrapped up my summer externship in the NICU just yesterday and am hoping next May that they'll have me back on the unit full time. It was......