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  1. What sort of job/job title do you hold?

    NICU<3RN posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hi everyone - I am a certified neonatal clinical nurse specialist. These jobs, especially in my home state, are pretty much non-existent. Something I wish I knew when I embarked on this journey....

  2. Perkins Loan Cancellation

    NICU<3RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    As some of you may know, Federal Perkins loans can be cancelled over a 5 year period if practicing as a full-time nurse. Does anyone know what "full-time" is considered to be for this benefit? I have...

  3. Bracelets in the NICU

    NICU<3RN replied to kandrien's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My hospital doesn't usually put any bands on the critical babies in the ICU, the bands are usually in the bed with the infant. In the step down area we have Hugs bands that are always on the babies...

  4. NICU Resource Books

    NICU<3RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am THRILLED to announce that after over a year of searching I will be starting a position in a level III NICU in a couple of weeks! I am nervous and excited! I'd really love to read some resource...

  5. How do you verify NG tube placement on your unit?

    NICU<3RN replied to digitiminimi's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am also surprised. Especially that its fairly often a kid will pull their tube out.. I've also heard (but not seen) that some NICUs reinsert the NG for each feeding in order to prevent reflux...

  6. Z track for IM injections?

    NICU<3RN replied to gnursjr2's topic in Psychiatric

    Actually.. according to the Centers for Disease Control/US Dept. Health and Human Services "Because there are no large blood vessels in the recommended sites, aspiration before injection of vaccines...

  7. How to get into the NICU?

    NICU<3RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been trying to get a position in a NICU for a year now. Does anyone have any suggestions that could help me get in? Nobody around here wants new NICU nurses.. and the people that get them.....

  8. How long are we considered new grads?

    NICU<3RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working as a RN for 8 months now in a residential setting. However, I just spoke with a recruiter who informed me that I am being automatically rejected because I am a new graduate. I am...

  9. How long are we considered new grads?

    NICU<3RN replied to NICU<3RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks. I did get to speak to the recruiter at one of the hospitals in my area who said that they won't hire "new grads" with Where do we get experience if we are not given the opportunity to get...

  10. Alexian Brothers NewGrad Residency Program

    NICU<3RN replied to bubbles10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Approximately what percentage of nurses are hired onto units after the program? I'd like to apply but If only 2 of say 10 nurses are hired afterwards it is not such great odds. Are they only hired...

  11. Accepted psych position..am now unsure due to family history......

    NICU<3RN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Psychiatric

    There are SO MANY psych nurses, therapists, social workers, behavioral health specialists, etc., that have had their own past struggles with mental illness, addiction, etc.. In this profession it is...

  12. No nurse in a mental health/addictions facility?

    NICU<3RN replied to heartnursing's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd be interested to see how that works as well. While our patient load is high between 18:1 - 26:1, there is still a nurse there 24/7 for meds, assessments,

  13. Z track for IM injections?

    NICU<3RN replied to gnursjr2's topic in Psychiatric

    On our unit we try to do Z-track if appropriate and accessible. If it is not, and it is an emergency, we can use our judgement as to where to put the needle. While buttock is always the preferred...

  14. Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Psych Patients

    NICU<3RN replied to rn/writer's topic in Psychiatric

    When I was in nursing school I was TERRIFIED of the psych patients. I literally talked to only one patient during my entire rotation, and only for a whole of 2 minutes. I stayed as far away as I...

  15. Staff Nurse with a MS Nursing degree?

    NICU<3RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if nurses with MSN degrees are hired into staff nurse positions. I am a current RN from a graduate entry (GEP) program (direct entry -- I had a previous Bachelors degree). I have had...

  16. RN hourly salary in Illinois

    NICU<3RN replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am $27 as a new grad RN,

  17. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    NICU<3RN replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Has anyone gotten a call for the August cohort?? I applied and am VERY interested.. If not, I will be praying for

  18. My Estranged Mother is a Patient in my Facility?!

    NICU<3RN replied to radiobrain's topic in Psychiatric

    Radio, Yes, definitely alert your supervisor of the situation. I also work in psych and we were told during orientation to let them know if a friend or relative became admitted to our unit. If so,...

  19. Staff Nurse with a MS Nursing degree?

    NICU<3RN replied to NICU<3RN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I have a hard time figuring that out. How is a BSN grad more qualified than I am? I have a Bachelor's degree.. but IN biological sciences and not nursing. A BSN is the nursing classes + the...

  20. Staff Nurse with a MS Nursing degree?

    NICU<3RN replied to NICU<3RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replies everyone.. I am glad to hear that there ARE staff RN's with MSN degree's regardless of whether is sucks because of the malpractice stuff. To those that asked NCNS does NOT...

  21. How to get a job with these online nursing applications screened by HR?!

    NICU<3RN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone. I am sure I'm not the only one frustrated by all of the online nursing job applications that are then screened by HR people and never taken to the manager until HR picks that person out...

  22. Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Question

    NICU<3RN replied to nurseglitter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but the OP is correct.. the 2010 standard for the AHA is "CAB" Compression, Airway, Breathing.. Please see this link from AHA website.. Section ABC or CAB?...

  23. Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Question

    NICU<3RN replied to nurseglitter's topic in General Nursing

    The protocol would be for PALS: first CPR via BLS standard, then defib, then CPR, then if rhythm persists defib again, CPR + administer epi, then if rhythm persists defib, CPR + lidocaine or...

  24. can you work part-time or prn as a cns??

    NICU<3RN posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Ive seen open positions for FT perinatal cns positions.. but never a part time one.. is there such a thing? do any of you cns's work part time?? this is definitley a good career choice for me.. but...

  25. can you work part-time or prn as a cns??

    NICU<3RN replied to NICU<3RN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    thanks, you are right about asking, i will definitley have to do that.. i am just wondering how prevalent it is by your use of "out there" I am assuming it is rare to be able to work less than full...