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  1. NEW NICU RN

    neonatal_nurse replied to imboredndhungry's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just always be attentive and listen to what your senior colleagues would say and teach you. Get to know your patients well as well as the people you work with. Try to maintain a hramonious...

  2. Survey: How do you get a life outside of work?

    neonatal_nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious: How do you guys manage your time outside the hospital? If your married with kids or if your single, how do you make time for others (and yourself) inspite of the exhausting hours, stress...

  3. Old NICU RN needs advice on re-entering workforce

    neonatal_nurse replied to txbabylover's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    With your qualifications why not try graduate school? Maybe you can earn a few units and this would be an advantage, you could end up in a supervisory position. Or become an NP. That way, you could...

  4. Finally!..Tips for an Extern?

    neonatal_nurse replied to Acosmo27's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I guess just read up on the basics and show enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Your colleagues will appreciate that. Good luck and congratulations!

  5. What are the best NICU books you've read?

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    thanks dawngloves! I'm obviously new to this forum. I already took note of the different suggestions of other members in previous threads.

  6. Are you a nurse who writes for a living?

    neonatal_nurse replied to precious01's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I have written for a newspaper and a Nursing magazine. The paper was the only one who paid. The magazine was just starting and did not pay a single dime. Although, of course my articles have been...

  7. Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

    neonatal_nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. As a graduate of an institution who has taught us the 3 C's- compassion, commitment and competence, compassion should be first. Because skills, knowledge, and theories can be learned and...

  8. Survey: How do you get a life outside of work?

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys!!! :) Good to know we're on the same boat. Haha. I agree with the Caller ID and turning off of cellphone, but sadly, I can't really turn mine off due to other important people who might...

  9. Taking a hard chemistry class with a BSN class

    neonatal_nurse replied to allthatglitters's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    OMG. Chemistry was my weakest point ever! I was studying so hard, but I still couldn't get the hang of it! I literally had to beg my professor to pass me. Don't want to go back those days again!!! I...

  10. Nursing care plan

    neonatal_nurse replied to 18_gurl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hon, Go read your Medical-Surgical Nursing books. The answers are all there. Focus on Respiratory problems. Spoonfeeding is not encouraged in

  11. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    neonatal_nurse replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    "If your answer has to do with always being busy/overworked, that's a good thing for me b/c I'm easily bored...always! So, having to do 5million things at once is a good thing for me..." ---> you...

  12. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    neonatal_nurse replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    First things first. The work of an RN is not like the typical 9-5 hours in the office. It is a very demanding job and requires a LOT of sacrifices on your part if you plan on becoming one. You can't...

  13. What would you do? RN to Nurse Practitioner

    neonatal_nurse replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Why not try checking out online courses if the distance is too much for you? And I am not NP but I have a dream to be one in the future (if it works out for me). I think life is too short for us...