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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 sacrificial lambs in the workplace. We are most likel...

This article made me sick to my stomach.

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 own eyes you can't even begin to fathom. We have no...

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

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 to giving the bath.

YES!!!! LOL

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 think any reasonable person would be upset about bein...

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 least one year experience will put you in an enti...

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 everyyyything all that once. Don't worry, it eventually goes ...

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 to do with seasoned nurses vs new grads. They're ...

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 is my personal right. 2nd, it could later be used...

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 sleeping through the night yet. I go back next month....

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

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 your local hospital's volunteer office, sign up t...

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 see.

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 interview by calling the nurse recruiter and asking if the...

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 out to the places you did your clinical rotations ...

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 those types of questions too. It's always question...

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 single, double, and triple?

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 remember, if you are not sure, just ask. People know yo...

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 Sinai. Discriminatory even. It completely turned me o...

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 bad for him to make it. I havent slept too well &...

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 any anecdotal stories or advice, feel free to add!...

Thanks for your advice, i will definitely take it to heart!

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 possibly be achieved that way. If a baby is tachypneic ...