laynaER

laynaER has 4 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Nina Pham and/or Amber Vinson

   laynaER replied to logank622's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I agree with the sentiments of pretty much everyone else. I was so saddened to hear about these nurses who were inflicted with the virus. It was a testament to the fact that nurses are usually the...

2. Media a bit too invasive of nurse's personal info following her catching Ebola?

   laynaER replied to Blue Roses's topic in Disaster Preparation

   This article made me sick to my

3. Attending high risk deliveries as a NICU nurse. Traumatic experience

   laynaER replied to TigerGalLE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I work in one of the busiest nicus in a large city with a level 1 trauma and my nicu is a high functioning state of art nicu. All i can say is girl, i have BEEN there. I have seen nightmares with my...

4. Intimidated new NICU nurse

   laynaER replied to Seas's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I got my job through a hook up. That's why networking is so important. They took me and plenty other new grads. In

5. thermoregulation in the neonate

   laynaER replied to cyndbirn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I agree with others. The bath should be delayed until at least 6 hrs after birth. There is no rush to bathe a baby. Skin to skin should be initiated immediately and the temp shouldve been taken prior...

6. Why nurses eat their young?

   laynaER replied to yayita's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   YES!!!!

7. Why nurses eat their young?

   laynaER replied to yayita's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   It is not what you say, it is HOW you say it and unfortunately many have not mastered the art of correcting someone in a professional manner and in a way that isn't perceived as an attack. I don't...

8. RN, BSN new grad NYC jobs?

   laynaER replied to Iliauna's topic in New York Nursing

   Get experience in GA first before applying to any jobs out here. The competition is very stiff with the over saturation of new grads in the job market pool who are all after the same thing. Getting at...

9. Intimidated new NICU nurse

   laynaER replied to Seas's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I was a new grad with no experience when I first started, at least you have some experience. I felt intimidated as well!! It was all so very overwhelming all of the different diagnosis and...

10. Why nurses eat their young?

    laynaER replied to yayita's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think nurses eat their young. I think there are just some nasty people out there with chips on their shoulders who treat others poorly as a reflection of their own insecurities. It has nothing...

11. Family members recording nurses doing pt teaching

    laynaER replied to artistnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We allow parents to take photos and record videos of their little ones but they are not allowed to film or take pictures of a procedure or staff members. I do not want to be filmed or photographed; it...

12. Going back to work after maternity leave

    laynaER replied to laynaER's topic in General Nursing

    Wow you gals gave some great advice! I will be taking everything into consideration starting.....now! Lol

13. How Can New Grad RN gain experience to land a job as a RN

    laynaER replied to SuperwomenRN's topic in New York Nursing

    The recent hires at my job have been volunteers! It sucks to say that we are now in an age where simply just applying is not enough. It has become all about who you know. My advice would be to contact...

14. NY Med (TV Show)

    laynaER replied to Rebekah1882's topic in General Nursing

    I recently started watching the show and I love it! I have a couple friends that work at that hospital. They do amazing things there and I'm always drawn in to the stories I

15. Going back to work after maternity leave

    laynaER posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I recently gave birth and I am already dreading going back to work! I work 3 12's/week which isn't so bad but my little one will only be 2 months old when I return and probably not...