futuregaspasser replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing
I am not LDS (Mormon) and I am an RN in the hospital in St. George. The hospital does not discriminate against non-mormons. However, mormons can tend to make you feel like an outsider. That goes for...
futuregaspasser replied to futuregaspasser's topic in NICU, Neonatal
What is the doctor/nurse relationship like there. I am used to neo's that treat the nurses with respect and don't degrade you for "dumb" questions. Also our manager is great and supports our "down"...
futuregaspasser replied to KyElaine's topic in NICU, Neonatal
As I mentioned in my post we have nurses float to our unit a lot and work with our grower feeders. I have had parents of my previously "primary" assignments comment to me about this, and how they...
futuregaspasser replied to KyElaine's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Yes and no. We do primary in a perfect world. Usually though it is more like you get your same babies for the three days you work (if your days are in a row). Primary works better on the younger...
futuregaspasser replied to moorpark's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Call me naive, but why is this? Are prices of houses climbing as fast there as they are in my neck of the woods? If this is the case, our salaries have no hope of climbing, even though real estate has...
Here is the deal, I am a NICU RN, DH graduates nursing school in December and is interested in Psych, but is open. I LOVE where I work, the hospital, managers, doctors, coworkers, everything (though I...
futuregaspasser replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I am a former NICU Mom turned NICU nurse and I have found my calling. Prior to my DD being born at 30 weeks and spending 3 1/2 weeks in NICU, I worked in the Operating Room. I swore I would never...
futuregaspasser replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I just wanted to type you a quick note to tell you not to be discouraged. I am also a new grad (May of '05) working in NICU. I absolutely LOVE it and everyone in it. They are all very helpful, willing...
futuregaspasser replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing
Wow! Glad I happend upon this thread. I am going to Boise in two weeks to check things out. We won't be able to move until Dec. though, as that is when DH graduates from nursing school. By the sounds...
futuregaspasser replied to futuregaspasser's topic in General Nursing
I actually work in a level III Neonatal ICU. I love it there and am not sure I want to give it up. So I am not sure if the area is right for me. Is there anything within driving
My husband and I are looking to relocate when he is through with nursing school (I am a nurse also). I am interested in Branson or Table Rock Lake area. Can anyone tell me more about it? Are there...