NICUbabyRN

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 sometimes they just don't want to bubble. I have seen sev...

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

When I went to school every semester there was a math exam. First semester we had to get an 85 or better. The rest of the semester you had to get 100. We got three chances. It is one of those things that once you get it everything falls in plac...

A few classmates of mine shadowed. It was just before we graduated. They contacted the hospital, human resources deptment, in which they wanted to work.

Welcome! May all your dreams come true.

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 tradenames, available forms, classifications, indications...

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 abilities.

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 know that YOU CAN DO IT!

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. Everyone helps out in some way. But I know other n...

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 you are not used to those types of questions that do...

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 with all that is happening in nursing. She was a p...

That is so great! :balloons:

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

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 a cert. you will need for the job so, they will g...

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

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

Which bay? I do not think I will be able to help you. But I think you might need to clarify the are you are from.

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

I also like saunders.

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 common practice at all hospital but I will tell you...

You need to do some deeep down soul searching. Why did you decide to go into school for nursing to begin with? Maybe your answer is hidden in that question. Clinicals are extremely stressful for most people, me included my first year. Maybe you ...

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

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

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

One suggestion I can think of about the baby is maybe changing the baby's nap time or put him/her down late that day. Maybe you could sneak in a nap that day:zzzzz . Food for thought. Remember there is an end in sight.:)