NICU<3RN

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. I've been working as a staff RN for the last 7 years...

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 my cancellation forms, but everything just says "...

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 (that beep/ set off alarm if someone takes the baby...

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 books to prepare me for my new position. I saw one...

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 (sphincter is always open with NG tube.. and if in long...

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 (i.e., pulling back on the syringe plunger after ne...

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.. just flukes I guess... like.. not even going in to ...

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 wondering how long we are considered new grads? ...

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 it?

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 into med/surg or rehab?

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 actually helpful to see where the patients are com...

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, etc.

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 site at our facility, if it can't be done by Z-track...

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 could.. and eventually the rotation ended. To which ...

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 a very hard time finding a job in a hospital or in...

I am $27 as a new grad RN, registry.

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

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, you can work for them for the day if the patient is...

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 liberal arts classes. I HAVE all the liberal art...

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 require any experience before beginning (or gradu...

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 of the pile of applications they receive. I feel ...

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? http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/122/18_suppl_3/S862

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 amiodarone.. repeat epi.. etc.. BTW.. you ARE correct.. th...

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 when my kids are young and growing up id LOVE to be ...

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 time? possibly in a clinic setting it would be ea...