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  1. Supplemental Healthcare

    dixRN replied to luvazsun's topic in Travel

    I have worked for Supplemental for almost 2 years now & been traveling for 3 years. They were able to get me a job during a no jobs available time Feb.2010 and I have worked exclusively for them...

  2. Developmental care

    dixRN replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As soon as the nurses realize that there are lifelong consequences for poor positioning, etc. of preemies they will be very supportive of a developmental program. NICU nurses are very attached to...

  3. Thermoregulation in NICU - what does it have to do with hypoxia?

    dixRN replied to LR_C's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Get the S.T.A.B.L.E. book. It gives a very clear picture of what you asked. Better yet take the one day

  4. Pensacola State nursing program

    dixRN replied to LoNicole's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just call the nursing school there & ask them. They will tell you. My daughter was on the waiting list there for the regular nursing school for one year from last fall & she started this...

  5. New grad nicu interview @ UCSF

    dixRN replied to kimsjc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Having NRP already will show them that you are serious about working in a NICU. That is a great start. If you can get your hands on a S.T.A.B.L.E. book & study it & mention that in your...

  6. NICU opportunities in Hawaii?

    dixRN replied to 1dragnet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did a NICU travel assignment at the end of 2009 in Honolulu at Kapiolani. There are 3 NICUs in Honolulu of which the largest & most acute is Kapiolani. Ther are newborn nurseries on some of...

  7. New grad nicu interview @ UCSF

    dixRN replied to kimsjc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have interviewed new grads at my old job in Florida. We asked them how they would handle a conflict with a coworker or with a physician. What were their strengths & weaknesses. Tell them that...

  8. Tips for a new grad wanting an NICU job= nursing school didn't prepare me!

    dixRN replied to LR_C's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It takes at least a year to acquire a comfort level in NICU. The really great thing is that you are surrounded by other RNs all the time that you can ask questions of. NICU nurses usually love to...

  9. Too old to travel nurse????

    dixRN replied to nitronymph's topic in Travel

    I started travelling at age 54. My age is an advantage. Older nurses usually are more experienced & handle everything better. They are usually better with people (patients, their families,...

  10. Alaska travel, help with Agency to use

    dixRN replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

    I am currently on a travel assignment at Providence in Anchorage. CrossCountry holds the contract here but will subcontract from other companies if they can not fill a need. However if you are...