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  1. Bubble CPAP versus Ventilated CPAP???

    NICUbabyRN replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use bubble CPAP. Our unit is an advocate for bubble CPAP. It is really no different than using regular nasal CPAP. Our bubble CPAP's do have alarms on them. I think the hardest part is...

  2. Any Volenteer work involving babies?(NICU)

    NICUbabyRN replied to BabiNuRsE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I the hospital that I work they do have people that do that but not on the

  3. Does anyone know where to get good healthcare downloads for a pocket PC?

    NICUbabyRN replied to austin heart's topic in General Nursing

    I love to use skyscape.com I had PepidRN too. But did not like that it had no IV med stuff. I just downloaded last week a new drug book. Nursing 2004 drug handbook. It is assume! It has...

  4. New Job Advice

    NICUbabyRN replied to mary761's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It is very hard you and others with the role changes. You can always go back to the hospital later. But, you will come back with confidence in your nursing

  5. Need Guidance In Preparing To Retake RN Boards

    NICUbabyRN replied to Emilys Mom's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest that you study too. No surprise there. But I would also like to suggest that you stop studying a day or 2 before taking it. Get well rested and go in there as relaxed as possible. And...

  6. how hard is it

    NICUbabyRN replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    I think it can be done! I am a mother of 4 kids, they are now 13, 10, 7, and 6 years old. I went thought nursing school after having them. You need a good support person. Team work works for us....

  7. What is a good review book for the NCLEX exam?

    NICUbabyRN replied to MJ-12's topic in General Nursing

    I used the Saunder review. I really liked it. That was the only one I bought. After I took the NCLEX I knew that I ould not have needed to study from it. I could have passd without it. But, if...

  8. What would you look for in a nursing instructor?

    NICUbabyRN replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to school I had one instructor who made all the diference in the world. She was truely passionate about nursing. She also was still working the ED occasionally. So, she was up to date...

  9. I took nclex this morning

    NICUbabyRN replied to pcat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is so great!

  10. Hi I'm a newbie and I have a question about state licenses

    NICUbabyRN replied to CalixtaDec2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do an internet search (board of nursing and the state). the term you are looking for is

  11. NRP certification

    NICUbabyRN replied to CPB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NRP is done during orientation (if you do not have it). Your answer is in your own original post. If it says NRP cert. preferred than it is not necessary to have it to be hired. But obviously it is...

  12. I took nclex this morning

    NICUbabyRN replied to pcat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi pcat! I got my ATT tonight. I will be taking the boards on Thursday. Wish me luck. Have you gotten your results

  13. Why did you become a nurse?

    NICUbabyRN replied to Tinuviel's topic in General Nursing

    kyutnurse, That was a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing your inspiring

  14. Peds Clinical

    NICUbabyRN replied to Aneroo's topic in Pediatric

    I am happy that all went so well. Keep up the good

  15. Help, need to take meds test for job.

    NICUbabyRN replied to gij1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to take on before I started my job. It had some conversions, IV calculations, dosages (how many pills questions), and ans a few syrings to make the corect dosages on. I am not sure if it is...

  16. I took nclex this morning

    NICUbabyRN replied to pcat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your imput on the boards. I am still waiting for my ATT:o . I am sure you

  17. African American Nurses in NICU

    NICUbabyRN replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think part of it may be location. I work with

  18. NICU nursing web ring

    NICUbabyRN replied to cswain12000's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have never heard of that. What is it? I might be

  19. nj salary survey

    NICUbabyRN replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    A friend of mine, who is a new grad, was offered $31/hr for nights at Hackensack Medical

  20. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    NICUbabyRN replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    Wow I can't believe how many responses this has gotten. Stop worrying:) . I know that school is stressful. Just do the best you can do! Do not worry about what others are getting.

  21. NCLEX on Tuesday

    NICUbabyRN replied to BMTgn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good Luck! You can do it. Like the others said take a

  22. Associate Degree (RN) or BSN?

    NICUbabyRN replied to rn101's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I went to PCCC at SCCC. What that means is that PCCC is the school I get my degree from and the instructors are hired and paid by them. But, I went to another campus Sussex County Comunity College....

  23. Why did you become a nurse?

    NICUbabyRN replied to Tinuviel's topic in General Nursing

    Why did I become a nurse? Well, I can't claim that it was a life long dream. All I wanted to be was a stay at home mom. I got that off to an early start. I had my first child in high school. I...

  24. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    NICUbabyRN replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    Now that is a

  25. Associate Degree (RN) or BSN?

    NICUbabyRN replied to rn101's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Do you mean PCCC (Passiac County Community