laynaER

laynaER

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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 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. How Did You Get a Job at a North Shore-LIJ Hospital??

    laynaER replied to PurpleDelight's topic in New York Nursing

    It seems like they've built an impenetrable fort around that hospital! When I was job searching they refused to accept my resume when I walked into HR. They insisted I go online. I secured an...

  17. NY New Grad Jobs-anyone hiring?

    laynaER replied to crmathew's topic in New York Nursing

    You should volunteer at your hospital/unit of choice. The last 3 hires on my ICU unit were volunteers! Just applying isn't enough anymore. You have to network, network, and network! Consider reaching...

  18. And the award for most asked question goes to...

    laynaER replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just think we live in a very vain society. We live in a culture that values aesthetics and we often tend to forget the important things. They are nothing more than a product of society. I've gotten...

  19. use of diapers during phototherapy

    laynaER replied to al.ghada68's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use diapers as well. I always fold the diaper down when the baby is prone to expose more skin! Voila! The levels drop everyday. Does anyone have a protocol for irradiance and what the target is for...

  20. When does it get better??

    laynaER replied to elliern88's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What you are feeling is normal. I felt that way too. I am 2 years in and sometimes I still feel that way but if you don't face your fears they will intimidate you even more. What helped me? Just...

  21. Mount Sinai

    laynaER replied to VRN-RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I now have 2 years experience in an ICU setting at another hospital but I went for an interview at Mt Sinai back when I was a new grad looking for a job and had a horrible experience with HR at Mt...

  22. My first death

    laynaER posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello everyone, i work in a level 3 nicu & am a fairly new nurse. I just experienced my first death & i am taking it pretty hard. I got really attached to this child & his mom. I wanted so...

  23. My first death

    laynaER replied to laynaER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You guys have given phenomenal advice, words cant express how much it means to me. I will carry a bit of each advice with me, especially the one about writing. Thank you all do much! Anyone else with...

  24. My first death

    laynaER replied to laynaER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your advice, i will definitely take it to

  25. Oral feeding on nasal CPAP??

    laynaER replied to Carmen Huston's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On my unit they are fed via OG tube. I dont see how nipple feeding these kids can be safe if they are requiring pressure to keep their airway open. Good suck, swallow, breathe coordination can't...