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  1. Already taken the NCLEX? Quick (really) question.

    neonatal_nurse replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the first post, you've done a good job preparing for it! Pat yourself in the back for that! The actual questions i might say are a bit similar, construction wise, not exactly duplicate,...

  2. BSN not worth it?

    neonatal_nurse replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    I soo agree with GilaRN! You cannot generalize and conclude without any basis! And fyi, BSN is still the way to go (not to discriminate against the other degree holders) as it takes four years to...

  3. Baby Deaths

    neonatal_nurse replied to LLLLiiiFFEsaveer's topic in Emergency

    Oh my gosh soo many deaths in the NICU. You have to get used to it and still be objective, that's why we nurses should be made of tough stuff. I have seen countless, and it really haunts you,...

  4. Student Nurse Heart Concern

    neonatal_nurse replied to Dblake12's topic in General Nursing

    Dear, Maybe you should have a second opinion. What tests did your cardio gave you? You should've at least undergone an ecg or 2d echo. This way, they may know where the problem may lie.

  5. proud to call myself a NURSE

    neonatal_nurse replied to nurse2be2009's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah rock on! :) It's so true. We need to pat ourselves in the back once in a while. As I always say, nursing isn't just a profession, but a noble vocation as

  6. Travel RN, IS THIS CHARGE? , safety, Nursery / NICU

    neonatal_nurse replied to JacksGirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, the welcome to the world of "normal" babies! Woohooo! People think that Nursery nurses sit on their asses all day and feed babies, but their dead WRONG! Upon my first few days in the unit, I...

  7. I need help

    neonatal_nurse replied to jessesgirl13's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Dear, Why would you think so negatively of yourself? If your loved ones believe in you 100%, then so should you. In fact, you should have faith in yourself 200%! Think about it, if you, the person...

  8. Should I or Shouldn't I?

    neonatal_nurse replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should talk to your manager. This way, you can vent your feelings and in return, she can (hopefully) understand why you act aloof, restless and unhappy. Maybe you should ask yourself why...

  9. How Exactly Does One Gain Experience If No One Is Willing To Hire You?

    neonatal_nurse replied to NewTexasRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My point exactly! Just keep applying. There are programs for new grads. You just have to look. Good

  10. Charting for another nurse

    neonatal_nurse replied to mominsd's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, tough stuff! Ask your fellow staff nurses if they were asked to do the same thing and what they did. First of all, if it's in the job description of the LVN to chart, SHE has to do it-- otherwise...

  11. want to get a NICU job...tips please?

    neonatal_nurse replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    You can get your NALS, STABLE and PALS. Maybe volunteer in the area. You can actually get hired in NICU as a new grad. That's what i did. Good Luck!

  12. difficulty in getting jobs for new RNs is that true ...

    neonatal_nurse replied to proudtobeRN777's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is so true. So two words for you: Start applying. Good

  13. The interview went really well but

    neonatal_nurse replied to GFzalez's topic in General Nursing

    I think you already did what you're supposed to do. If you want, and if you're gutsy, you're going to call in to follow up your application. You don't even have to speak to the nurse manager or the HR...

  14. US citizen studying in the Philippines

    neonatal_nurse replied to angel_J's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes you so can. Lucky you! The preparations are the same. Study well and pray. Good

  15. tourist visa convert to either working or student visa

    neonatal_nurse replied to gracielle86's topic in International Nursing

    ----> you cannot work in the US as a nurse on a student

  16. frustration with tests

    neonatal_nurse replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the first post. Do not memorize, but understand the material well. You will not remember memorized stuff years after graduation, but what will remain is your comprehension on the subject....

  17. Lost a good friend to Huntington's Disease....

    neonatal_nurse replied to NYRN08's topic in General Nursing

    My condolences to you. On some level i'm sure she knows that you were there for her. What's important is you were there with her during her final moments here on earth.

  18. What to do if I have nobody to use for references?

    neonatal_nurse replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Relax, dear. You can try to go to your school and ask some of your clinical instructors to make you one. You can come with a friend if your shy to go alone. Approach your "friendly" and "accomodating"...

  19. tourist visa granted but went home to the philippines

    neonatal_nurse replied to gracielle86's topic in International Nursing

    As i said on my post-- WORK AND GAIN EXPERIENCE IN A HOSPITAL. Even if you have all your papers, no employer will petition you if you have no experience in A SPECIALTY AREA as this type of visa is not...

  20. tourist visa convert to either working or student visa

    neonatal_nurse replied to gracielle86's topic in International Nursing

    You have to have much HOSPITAL/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN A SPECIALTY AREA (ICU, DIALYSIS, ETC.) of at least a year or two to be considered for a working visa as a nurse. For student visa, you have to...

  21. tourist visa granted but went home to the philippines

    neonatal_nurse replied to gracielle86's topic in International Nursing

    You have to be honest with what your intentions are when you're interviewed by the consul. Of course they asked her all those questions because this route has been tried too many times by lots of...

  22. Nursing JOB shortage in Maryland!

    neonatal_nurse replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Maybe you could look into staffing/recruiting agencies in your area or browse online. With your expperience you could also consider travel nursing or home health, private duty, etc. Or you could teach...

  23. Gay male nurses?

    neonatal_nurse replied to mitakashi's topic in Men in Nursing

    I love gay nurses! Most are my friends! You should look at your situation in a positive way, because it's a beautiful life after all. Let's forget all the other ugly, dirty stuff that we encounter on...

  24. Advice, Seasoned RN going into pediatrics!

    neonatal_nurse replied to cocosmama's topic in General Nursing

    welcome to the wonderful world of peds! i'm sure you'll do fine.

  25. New ER Nurse

    neonatal_nurse replied to NanaRn86's topic in Emergency

    I'm not an ER nurse, but according to some of my former classmates who are now in ER, most mistakes are made in medications especially IV. Since ER is a very fast paced setting, you have to always be...