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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 really sick! Plus, don't want to bring anything home...

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 for about 5 months now, during which, I've taken c...

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 I'm all clear or what I need to do. Thanks again ...

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 coordination). The other R/O CMV/Torch babies were all negati...

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 had 2 babies with CMV+ and a couple with r/o CMV, ...

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 an active infection (primary or not)? I'm sure most...

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 actual exposure to CMV does? I mean, I know that + fo...

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 that. With our babies that are r/o or CMV/Torch+...

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 and my DH and I are planning our first pregnancy. ...

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 my NCLEX experience and hope it'll be helpful to so...

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? :) )

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 that with anxiety, I'll probably do a lot worse.....

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

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 everything! Here are some tips I've received from other RNs...

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 the nurses, the patients, etc. What is the support...

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 really great and very very nice! I got the impre...

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 to all high risk deliveries. I'm VERY excited an...

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 the nurses, the patients, etc. What is the support ...

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 for me at this point. I want to get into the unit...

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 for me at this point. I want to get into the unit...

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 (peds NP) work in their unit, is this true? If the...

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) pays 80% of tuition regardless of cost as well. T...

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 just expensive as Columbia. Just out of curiosity, w...

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 again!