NICU Kristen

NICU Kristen

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  1. new grad in the NICU

    NICU Kristen replied to ashleynicole0590's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am also a new grad in the NICU. I did my senior practicum and externed in NICU but in a different NICU then the one I was hired into. It is definitely hard, even though we have some experience. I...

  2. Another new grad in the NICU

    NICU Kristen replied to oliviamann's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!!! I am also a new grad in

  3. NICU for Senior Practicum

    NICU Kristen replied to doublehelix's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Kenderella- I'm in the same boat as you. I did an externship and my senior practicum in the NICU but it's a tough area to get into! We will get there

  4. I got an extern job in the NICU!

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    GreenKji - Thank you! No I have not taken NRP. I plan to do that before I graduate! I am very excited for this opportunity... even if they don't hire me when I graduate this is still a step in the...

  5. I got an extern job in the NICU!

    NICU Kristen posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone! I just found out that this summer I will be a nurse extern in a level III NICU at an amazing hospital that I hope to spend my career in! :yeah:During my interview I told them how much I...

  6. I got an extern job in the NICU!

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    @Pfalls - I applied to a nurse extern program and specifically applied for a position within pediatric intensive care. I applied last fall, interviewed this Spring and just got word that I was...

  7. I got an extern job in the NICU!

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I told the interviewers that all through school I LOVED ICU... I was all about it. But when I got to neonatal ICU something just clicked and I knew NICU was for me

  8. I got an extern job in the NICU!

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will be this units first ever extern. They have never allowed externs in the NICU before at this hospital! It's a lot of pressure but I am hoping I can convince them to hire me when I graduate in...

  9. I got an extern job in the NICU!

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is a summer job for nursing students that is paid. If they like me and there is an opening they may hire me when I graduate! I'm hopeful!!

  10. I got an extern job in the NICU!

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    lol

  11. Do Not Send to Hospital From Nursing Home

    NICU Kristen replied to toughjob,nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. You advocated for your patient and got him the medication/care that he needed and deserved. Great

  12. Encouraging social interation in elderly.

    NICU Kristen replied to Capp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Find out the residents interests. Maybe going to each resident and surveying them on what they might enjoy doing. At a rehab/SNF I worked at as an aide we had tons of activities for the residents....

  13. JP drain removal

    NICU Kristen replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Nursing

    Usually when the output is very minimal we remove them with docs

  14. First Day....

    NICU Kristen replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This sounds VERY similar to the snf/rehab facility where I work! I am currently contingent and only work one weekend a month because I got a full time position at a hospital. CNAs in this type of job...

  15. I feel so bad

    NICU Kristen replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad. You are doing the right thing. She is relying on others to do her job. Yes nurses should answer call lights as well, but it sounds like she is doing the very bare minimum requirements...

  16. Failed my CNA skills... I need encouragement please

    NICU Kristen posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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  17. What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    NICU Kristen posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! :redpinkhe I was just offered a job as a CNA today :) Orientation is next week and they told me to come wearing "street clothes." I immediately thought jeans and nice shirt... but my mom...

  18. What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys! I can't believe I even THOUGHT about wearing jeans. Street clothes to me sounded like what I would wear on the street so I immediately thought jeans and a tee! Lol. Glad I avoided the...

  19. What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in General Nursing

    Without my mom and Allnurses I would be lost! Thank God for all of you. You are so very helpful!

  20. What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in General Nursing

    We will be wearing navy blue scrubs when we begin working but they said street clothes for orientation. You are right about them not wanting patients to feel like they are in a nursing home. It is...

  21. Angry ex-boss and applying for new jobs (Help!)

    NICU Kristen posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone! :redpinkhe I just became a certified nurse aide today! :) I passed all my skills without making a single error and I am very happy. :) Prior to taking my exam I applied for several CNA...

  22. Angry ex-boss and applying for new jobs (Help!)

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks again everyone for the advice... Now I may need some interview tips because I have an interview tomorrow morning!!!

  23. Angry ex-boss and applying for new jobs (Help!)

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you! I really would love to get this job. It seems like a great place to

  24. Angry ex-boss and applying for new jobs (Help!)

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks notgivingup, The problem is that they would be sending her a a form to fill out asking to rate me from poor to excellent in a few categories and then there is also a spot that allows her to...

  25. Angry ex-boss and applying for new jobs (Help!)

    NICU Kristen replied to NICU Kristen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    But then my last date of employment was about 1 year ago. I do not want to lie to explain the gap in employment. Hmm well I think I will call the nursing home I just applied at and tell them I would...