neonatal_nurse

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 hospital who shoves you 3-4 patients??!!? Sometimes even ...

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 job? I haven't told anybody at work I'm applying at ...

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 just before I leave the company. I understand about ...

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 doesn't work out, I have enough problems at my cur...

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 person". My charge nurse was going nuts! Ugghhhh!

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 last thing we need.

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 the max, i would love to be in your shoes. Funny l...

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 u ask me. We have no one to help us out either no ...

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 to train the person as much, thus, less cost to the...

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 saw that there are actually tests per lesson in t...

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 chapter well again, as well as read some notes, got thr...

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 the US, it is definitely harder to get jobs especia...

Can you pm me on my account? Thanks!

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 requirements. They just said the pass letter, SSN card an...

Get your charge nurse/supervisor.

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 home and read a book rather than go out with friends ...

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. :wink2:

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! :)

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 today, he already is a senior in a dialysis unit ...

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! Waahh!!! And they are not stressed at all, okay less...

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, you will become very frustrated as a lot of people d...

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 experience.

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 when that call comes, you're prepared and won't stutt...

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! :)

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 appreciated by your peers. It doesn't have to be ...