CapeMaui

CapeMaui

Member

  • Content

    50

  • Visitors

    1,608

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by CapeMaui

  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 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  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 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...

  12. 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? :)

  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...

  16. Feedback needed on Mount Sinai Hospital

    CapeMaui posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, Anyone out there that currently works for or had worked for Mount Sinai hospital? I'm considering working there and would love some feedback on what you think of the hospital, the environment for...

  17. Feedback needed on Mount Sinai Hospital

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry PSUNURSE09, I didn't get any replies to my questions. I can give you my impression of them though. They are definitely very professional and I really liked the nurse manager at the NICU, she's...

  18. Just accepted to school for NNP

    CapeMaui replied to LilPeanut's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats! I would love to do NNP in the future. I'm a fresh BSN graduate and just accepted a job in a level III NICU. The best thing, they have 2 NNPs in the unit! Plus the RNs get scheduled to go...

  19. Feedback needed on Stamford Hospital

    CapeMaui posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi, Anyone out there that currently works for or had worked for Stamford hospital? I'm considering working there and would love some feedback on what you think of the hospital, the environment for...

  20. Feedback needed on Stamford Hospital

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi Pokey, Thanks for the good wishes! Yes, I still live in NY and I'm actually looking some city hospitals as well. And yes, mt. sinai pay is awesome. However, I realized that $$ is not everything...

  21. Feedback needed on Stamford Hospital

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi Pokey, Thanks for the good wishes! Yes, I still live in NY and I'm actually looking some city hospitals as well. And yes, mt. sinai pay is awesome. However, I realized that $$ is not everything...

  22. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    CapeMaui posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello everyone - Does any of you have have NNPs work in your unit? If so, what is their job like? Do they enjoy it? Do they get stuck with the night shift? I also heard that some NICUs have PNP...

  23. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The tuition reimbursement amount you mentioned sound really low. For example, Montefiore pays for 18 credits a year regardless of cost, NY Presbytarian pays 10,000 a year, and Stamford Hospital (CT)...

  24. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    erilynn17 First things first, don't worry too much about cost of post-grad education as most hospitals will pay for it when you work for them. Plus, all the schools you've mentioned are probably...

  25. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Ally! That's awesome to know! I am so glad to hear very positive things about NNPs. I am a little worried about the long term viability of the position, but it is my dream job! :) Thanks...