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  1. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    neonatal_nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know some states have regulations for ICU units, NICU is an ICU soooo we SHOULD be getting only a maximum of 2 patients per shift. Am I one of the unfortunate ones who got stuck working in a...

  2. Should i give references even if i'm still at my current job?

    neonatal_nurse posted a topic in Travel

    I'm looking into travel nursing (for the first time) and have gotten some positive responses. I have submitted everything except for references. Should i give it now even if i'm still at my current...

  3. Should i give references even if i'm still at my current job?

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in Travel

    Thanks strength4unityRN, I will be on the lookout for that. :) I agree NedRN, that was how i did it in the past for my employers, i always get a recommendation/reference letter with their signature...

  4. Should i give references even if i'm still at my current job?

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in Travel

    Ok thanks! strength4unityRN! I haven't told anyone at all, I was just concerned that it might reflect badly on me and since i haven't told anyone, they might get shocked once someone calls. And if it...

  5. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NicuGal, same here! The other night we were so overwhelmed and asked for our manager for a "plan" to send somebody over, but all she said was to use our asst. manager for nights as a "resource...

  6. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    everytinything tell me where you are, i would love to be in that hospital! Haha! Which is actually how it should really be, i mean our job is hard as it is, and an overwhelming patient load is the...

  7. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Omg, Ack_RN i would do the same. That's just ridiculous! I've had 4 these past 2 nights and am waay exhausted. I cannot accept 6 or maybe 5 because it's just not safe. Kudos to places where 2 or 3 is...

  8. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Omg! Just had a bad day, thought everything was going well until the end, I always say 3 is too much, 4 is just dangerous no matter how long u have been working as a nurse It's just waay too much if...

  9. New Grad Trying for NICU

    neonatal_nurse replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    New grads beware: It takes awhile. Really. So don't try to kill yourself in the process. Whether NICU or not, those who have the experience of at least a year will be preferred since they don't have...

  10. Need help nrp online exam lesson 3

    neonatal_nurse replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh haha! Sorry about that. I was just stuck on the use of resuscitative devices for ppv chapter, apparently the most "meaty" part of the course. The questions were too tricky, I had to study the...

  11. Need help nrp online exam lesson 3

    neonatal_nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Omg! It's been awhile since I have last taken my nrp exam (back in my home country) and as I recall, it was not this hard! I read the book (6th ed) plus the CD and thought I was gonna do fine. Until I...

  12. Help on job seeking tips

    neonatal_nurse replied to katgo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What is ur visa/immigration situation here in the US? You can't just go here as a tourist and be hired. You must be a legal permanent resident at least. As of now a lot of nurses are jobless here in...

  13. Passed CA NCLEX 2008, just got SSN this 2012, applied for CA-RN license

    neonatal_nurse replied to azirr05's topic in Nurse Registration

    Can you pm me on my account?

  14. Passed CA NCLEX 2008, just got SSN this 2012, applied for CA-RN license

    neonatal_nurse replied to azirr05's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hello azirr05, This thread is very helpful I agree. Tried to pm you but couldn't. Same situation here, I just got my US SSN and I actually inquired with them a few months ago already about the...

  15. Call light abuse. What to do???

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

    Get your charge

  16. Prospective nursing student needs questions answered!

    neonatal_nurse replied to lalaja47's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This job is hard work, hard work and entails lots of sacrifices. Not to mention discipline, having a tough stomach and the ability to take everything all in. If you ask yourself if you can stay at...

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

    neonatal_nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi guys! I'm catching up on my reading and was wondering if you guys happen to read some critical care books on NICU. I would really appreciate if you could share some good ones. Thanks a bunch....

  18. work part time as a CPR instructor?

    neonatal_nurse replied to Ace587RN's topic in Emergency

    Yes that would be a good part time job. And you would also have experience in teaching which is always good for your future endeavors. Good luck!

  19. Did you ever have needle phobia?

    neonatal_nurse replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I think everyone has some fears of some sort before being fully immersed into this profession. I had a classmate who would get dizzy on the sight of blood (he is a guy) and would you believe that...

  20. Cosmetic Surgery RN- waste of time and experience?

    neonatal_nurse replied to nursemimi08's topic in General Nursing

    I SOOO agree to all responses!!! :) Just to add, most nurses who don't work in hospitals but are in sub-specialty areas like clinics, companies, schools etc. get paid more than nurses in hospitals!...

  21. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    neonatal_nurse replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    To OP: Dude, why are you taking up Nursing in the first place? If you were making much money as a Pilot then just keep doing that in my opinion. If money will become your motivation in this career,...

  22. New graduate RN need help with resume!

    neonatal_nurse replied to sweetjot's topic in International Nursing

    I think what you did is fine. Most employers will know that as a new grad RN they can't really expect much from you in terms of

  23. Preparing for a phone interview

    neonatal_nurse replied to acutems's topic in International Nursing

    I think it would just be similar with a one-on-one interview if you ever had one before. It would help if you research about the job and the company beforehand and write all your questions so that...

  24. Thinking about becoming a nurse in Canada

    neonatal_nurse replied to britcanuck's topic in International Nursing

    I think going to school for at least 2 years is worth it. It would help you greatly in your career. Good luck and go for it!

  25. Writing a Thank You note for pinning-- HELP

    neonatal_nurse replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I had mine, my batchmate wrote about her experience in nursing and how it wasn't a walk in the park for her and for all of us. Something that's really from your heart and true to you will be much...