CapeMaui

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1. Lied to in Interview

   CapeMaui replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   Take the dream job. You have to do what is best for you and you will be better off in the long

2. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   CapeMaui replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   That is aweful! We definitely use gown, gloves, and maskehen the isolation requires!! I work in the ICU (neo and pees) and many have suppressed immune system, if we are not careful, they can get...

3. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

   CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks Jolie, that's a great idea, I was also just thinking that myself. :) I think since we're going to start trying very soon, I will go to my OB for a blood test. I'm sure she'll let me know if...

4. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

   CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   The 2 kids I had, one was a premie and the other was IUGR, no spots, but very septic though. I think we test the kids when either they're very sick or have a very bad nippling issue (bad...

5. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

   CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Gompers, You're right, I'm sorry, that was a dumb assumption on my part... I work in a big city hospital and we do see a lot of babies born to Moms who used drugs or live in shelters, etc. I've only...

6. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

   CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   What if the person has an active infection going on? CDC site says that as long as the infection was more than 6 months before preg, the fetus would be safe.... however, what if the person still has...

7. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

   CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   So, apparently, > 80% of healthy adults are already CMV IgG antibody (+), does anyone know what this means to people who are looking to get pregnant? Does this affect the fetus the same way an...

8. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

   CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thank you everyone!! Your responses have put my mind more at ease! I was so worried about all the xrays going on around me, and with the CMV, I always glove to change diapers, so I feel better about...

9. X-ray and CMV exposure in NICU during pregnancy?

   CapeMaui posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hello all, I'm a new nurse to the NICU and I love every minute I spend with the babies! I feel very fortunate to be workinging exactly where I have always wanted! :) So, I've been working at my unit...

10. Night Shift and Pregnancy

    CapeMaui replied to zambezi's topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Awesome information here about how to get some zzz's while preggo while working nights. Would love to pick your brains on preggo and working nights. I'm going on 12-hr nights in a few weeks...

11. Results are in.... with some analysis...

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone! All I can say is that I'm so relieved!! Good luck Jennerizer & LM_Neonurse (I'm guess you'll be working in the NICU as well? :)

12. Results are in.... with some analysis...

    CapeMaui posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!!! I passed with 75 questions and am now a RN!! I've also started in a level 3 NICU! I'm so excited! I'm also so relieved that I can finally relax and do some crafts :) Wanted to share...

13. For those who took KAPLAN and passed NLEX..

    CapeMaui replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been using the Kaplan trainer CD and got 68%, 79%, 67%, and 63% (took this last one when I was really tired and late at night) on the 4 tests I've taken. But I don't really feel ready and I know...

14. For those who took KAPLAN and passed NLEX..

    CapeMaui replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, For those of you who used Kaplan, what were you getting for an average score on the practice tests?

15. Interview tomorrow for a NICU position! Any advice?

    CapeMaui replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats to everyone on your new NICU jobs! :balloons: I'm also starting in a level III NICU as a new grad on 2/7. I can't wait! :) I'm very nervous but SO excited!! Good luck with...