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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know that most hospital will pay for post-grad tuition, I'm hoping to find out more about tuition forgiveness program for the loan from undergrad Will definitely email/leave msgs here. Good luck...

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's so exciting!! Good luck and eary congrats! Thanks for the insight on the distance learning! I will definitely keep an open mind about it as it will really depend on where my life is 2 years...

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much Mac23! Really appreciate all the info. Unfortunately, Duke is too far and relocation is not an option. I'll be looking into schools in NY, Columbia and Stony Brook. Both have a good...

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Gompers! Yes, that makes a lot of sense! I guess the hospital where I was may be an exception. The RN told me that the NNP always worked nights as the days are covered by neonatologists,...

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you all for the new information!! That's so helpful! I guess how the NNPs and MDs work together really depends on the hospital. Where I volunteered and shadowed, the RNs explained to me that...

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks nekhismom! It's great to know that NNPs are very welcomed at some places. I hope whereever I end up in the future will have the same kind of

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Katrina, for sharing the above info! It's really helpful. Where I am, I have 2 schools to choose from for NNP, one is a distance program (eventhough they are within driving distance) and the...

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Katrina, for sharing the above info! It's really helpful. Where I am, I have 2 schools to choose from for NNP, one is a distance program (eventhough they are within driving distance) and the...

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Everyone, for all of your replies!! I have a few more questions: Mac23 - what school do you go to? That's a great idea, do you know if most schools let you do that? Also, does this mean you'll...

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

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much for the feedback Jolie! I'm looking a bit ahead re post-grad work, but am trying to see if NNPs would have a hard time getting a job. NNP's my first choice for my post-grad degree, but...

  11. Will Someone Please Explain to Me...

    CapeMaui replied to VickyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Tiki, Thanks so much for that WONDERFUL explanation! You made it very clear and easy to understand! It sounds like you have a great pathophysiology background. I was wondering if you can recommend a...

  12. NP's in the ER???

    CapeMaui replied to Hopegirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My teacher, who's a FNP, just got a job at the ER of the hospital where we're doing our med/surg rotation! From what I can tell, lots of NPs do work in the hospital here in

  13. Job Shadowing

    CapeMaui replied to Lilme04's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just about all hospitals would be willing to accomodate your shadowing request. Call up a hospital that you know has a NICU, ask for the HR department. Explain to them what you want to do and...

  14. Support Socks/Hose....

    CapeMaui posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone wear support socks/hose and what kind? I'm about to start clinical in 3 weeks and am wondering if it is a good idea to wear support socks/hose as I tend to have light ankle swelling after...

  15. Support Socks/Hose....

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the clarification Agnus! I thought you meant the Jobst's catalogue! I'll call footsmart for their catalogue and see what they have. Thanks

  16. Support Socks/Hose....

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Sharon! You may be right! Thanks Agnus, for all the info! The ones I got from Allhearts is also gradient compression, which is like the ones you are now wearing, not like the TEDs. The JOBST ones...

  17. Support Socks/Hose....

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Suzy253! I have decided to get them to try them out, I'll let you know how that goes after my first clinical :) Larry, the only thigh-highs I've seen are stockings/hose, is that what you're...

  18. Support Socks/Hose....

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Suzy253! Those were the ones I was thinking about too but they are so pricey! Now that I know they really do make a difference, I may just have to have another look at them! I have to get a...

  19. Support Socks/Hose....

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much Stitchie! There are a few Work N Gear within an hour drive from me, so I'll see if I can get out there to check them out. I have another quick question, since you were your knee hi's...

  20. Support Socks/Hose....

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you EVERYONE for all of your responses!! This really helps. I'm not sure if I should get socks/knee-hi hose or go for the full stocking at this point. I think I may just start with the socks...

  21. Support Socks/Hose....

    CapeMaui replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    *bump* ....

  22. Nursing Uniform

    CapeMaui replied to Soon2BNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought all my supplies from AllHeart as well and everything came without any problem. A little slower than I had hoped, but still within their estimated time. I am planning on buying my scrubs...