Shanlee79

Shanlee79

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  1. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in General Nursing

    EEK..one month until I need to make a choice as to where I want to be placed for my final practicum in school. I have narrowed it down to 3, that I feel I may enjoy and do well at. NICU, PICU or...

  2. new to L&D & feeling a little discouraged...

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, Recently transferred over from NICU and feeling a little overwhelmed. I understand this is normal because change isn't easy, it's just not only is there a lot to learn but in general it is such a...

  3. New grads in PICU...thoughts?

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello, Just finished my medicine rotation for school in PEDS and loved it. We had a tour of the PICU and the manager was telling us they now accept final practicum student and hire new grads. I have...

  4. Orientation length??

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I have accepted an offer for my dream job in a level 3 NICU. Yay!! Wondering how long of an orientation should be reasonably expected?

  5. NICU Observation - What an experience! What to do next?

    Shanlee79 replied to livelaughlove09's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can strongly relate to your post. I was having difficulty deciding on where to be placed for my final practicum this past winter as I experienced more of those negative nurses you described during...

  6. Funny Names

    Shanlee79 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We had twins. Not named at birth. The mom was saying hello to one of them, calling them Infanta. We asked the mom where she came up with their name...she replied seeming confused 'you did, it's...

  7. Orientation length??

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yup. New Grad. I did a 3 month student practicum in there as well but still wanted to gage what the standard responses were. Thanks for your

  8. Externship :)

    Shanlee79 replied to sophie<3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was warned that I wouldn't get to do many skills by my advisor but in no way was this the case! I worked with CPAP & trach babies (alot of respiratory care), NG insertions and gavage feeding,...

  9. Externship :)

    Shanlee79 replied to sophie<3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

  10. New Grad...ambulatory oncology clinic?

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am a new graduate who has was offered a position in the ICU where I completed my practicum today. I also had an interview for a 1 yr. Maternity position in an ambulatory oncology clinic,...

  11. New Grad...ambulatory oncology clinic?

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    I am still awaiting the call back but I am mostly leaning towards staying in the hospital. Even though I have been there for 3 months already as a student, they have me scheduled for a 12 week...

  12. New Grad...ambulatory oncology clinic?

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I will clarify. It is a term position in the onc clinic for a nurse who will be off for a yr on maternity leave. But by the time I get registered and orientated, it really will be more like 9...

  13. New grad...ER or NICU?

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, Wasn't sure which spot to place this. I am completing my last week of internship at a level 3 NICU and have an interview slated. I also have an interview at a community hospital emergency...

  14. New grad...ER or NICU?

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Your reasons for picking NICU mirror my reasons when deciding what skills I wanted to develop for my final practicum. These are areas I had not yet developed in school and I feel that I had great...

  15. New grad...ER or NICU?

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Thank-you for your insight! I'm really not sure if I prefer neonates yet. I know that it has been an interesting and enjoyable learning experience and I have been facinated by many aspects but I have...

  16. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply! I will keep you posted. I should hopefully know within the next few weeks. All my resumes are sent out...and my fingers

  17. No jobs in NICU...where to in the meantime??

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I am currently finishing up my final practicum in a level III NICU and I am lovin' it! As it stands, there currently are no openings to offer me upon completion, so I am looking for some advice...

  18. No jobs in NICU...where to in the meantime??

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You know...I had the same thoughts when the recruiter had mentioned this. I spoke to the unit mgr. again today, she said she'd love to keep me on even if it means hiring me as a casual until a...

  19. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Hello to any who were following this thread... So, just an update since last fall. I was not accepted into the PICU but I was accepted into the NICU for practicum. I figure everything must happen for...

  20. Is NICU for the soft-hearted sensitive types?

    Shanlee79 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats and good

  21. Is NICU for the soft-hearted sensitive types?

    Shanlee79 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I vote NICU as well. I worried the same thing before entering my preceptorship there but you never know how you'll handle things until given that chance. What you do know is if you're willing to take...

  22. Nursing student in NICU

    Shanlee79 replied to Amy.Miracle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hey...I have recently asked this same question too as I am doing my senior practicum in NICU right now. I am not sure where you are at as a student or the length you'll be there but for me I am there...

  23. Preceptorship in NICU - waste of time?

    Shanlee79 replied to 3fins's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Your situation sounds exactly like mine. I conteplated this decision for some time recently as every advisor in school urged me to do the general med-surg route. Like you, I too had very uneventful...

  24. frustration - new grad in level iii

    Shanlee79 replied to rnicu28's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, I can't offer pearls of wisdom but I do want to offer some support. I am about to embark on the exact same journey it seems. I received my internship sked & due to short staffing, I have...

  25. Advice from any NICU preceptors??

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some really good advice! What I am most looking forward to during this experience is that I will be the only student on the unit, so hopefully I will be able to get really involved as you suggested. I...