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  1. Transcutaneous bilirubinometry

    rockabye replied to karnicurnc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My unit has one but I have yet to use it or have it ordered. Usually labs are ordered daily for the first week or so anyways and include bili

  2. uniform scrubs with embroidered "RN" offensive?

    rockabye replied to BayBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Haha I can think of more offensive scrubs to wear than that. I agree that it sucks to have to wear a uniform like that. Fortunately in my NICU we wear our own bought scrubs! The only requirement is...

  3. NICU is the best!!!

    rockabye replied to Tarabara's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    YAY!!! And good luck with landing a future NICU

  4. Why no NICU?

    rockabye replied to goldens1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have also heard some schools don't accept NICU experience for CRNA. I don't know of any NICU nurses going on to CRNA school either. I think it is because NICU is a whole lot different than other...

  5. Does HIPAA apply to famous people?

    rockabye replied to blessedmomma247's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes HIPAA applies to famous people. Most hospitals who have a "VIP" patient take even more security precautions than the average patient to make sure privileged info is kept private. Either the...

  6. questions on my patient

    rockabye replied to rockabye's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your answers Nicugal. I should have mentioned that there was a disposable cover on the biliblanket too. I looked up the manufacturer website for the biliblanket and it did say it...

  7. What hospitals hire student nurse technicians?

    rockabye replied to himynameis's topic in General Nursing

    Look online on the hospital's jobs website and ask around at your nursing school. When I was in nursing school, hospitals had them as posted

  8. NCLEX iPhone apps for free?

    rockabye replied to pinoysn's topic in General Nursing

    I looked up NCLEX on my iphone and the only app that came up for free was NCLEX RN Quiz Cards

  9. RN volunteering, what direction should I think about going?

    rockabye replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer at a hospital with an ICU you want to work at in the future. Ask the volunteer organization if there is anything you can do for the ICU. Most of the time there really isn't any volunteer...

  10. New Grads Today v. New Grads From Years Ago

    rockabye replied to sj73201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow those are a lot of questions! First off, of course new grads are going to have a different nursing perspective than older and more experienced nurses looking back on their new grad days. It is...

  11. Question about employment at NICUs...

    rockabye replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well according to your post info, it says you are 19, so you have some time to plan. Here are some ways to give you an "edge". - Try volunteering at those hospitals to see if you can help hold babies...

  12. RN residency programs not for new grads.

    rockabye replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have nursing experience in the specialty you want to apply for, then you can go in a new grad residency program. I have known a couple nurses coming into NICU from having adult nursing...

  13. Question for those who do head/body cooling

    rockabye replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    36 weeks is my hospital's cutoff and is based off research from other hospitals. There are not sufficient studies to show cooling blankets are safe for those under 36 weeks. It is use at own

  14. Do you have volunteers on your unit and what do they do

    rockabye replied to wastingnotime's topic in General Nursing

    You probably won't find much ICU volunteering because many of those patients are too sick for interaction and families will be a little difficult because they are in grief. NICU you can help hold and...

  15. Looking to go to school for RN

    rockabye replied to crystalg86's topic in General Nursing

    Research, research, and

  16. What are my chances?

    rockabye replied to cmay1124's topic in General Nursing

    Every nursing school is different, so it is difficult to predict your chances of getting in. It sounds like you have researched and done the right things. Hopefully the school doesn't weigh heavily...

  17. Applying for new grad internships from out-of-state

    rockabye replied to Nuages's topic in Texas Nursing

    No, it is not impossible to find a new-grad position in Texas while being out of state. You will need to be licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing in order to practice as a registered nurse. The TX...

  18. Water Birth

    rockabye replied to ducknurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just found it funny that your thread is called "water birth" and your name is

  19. Have you ever felt discriminated against because of your weight?

    rockabye replied to almostdoneyah!'s topic in General Nursing

    Haha commuter, I'm a Texan too and sometimes I feel discriminated for not being overweight

  20. What does a nurse manager/charge nurse do?

    rockabye replied to almostdoneyah!'s topic in General Nursing

    Nurse managers and charge nurses are responsible for giving you a lousy schedule and assignments and making sure you don't complain about it! Lol, I'm joking (mostly). In my unit managers are...

  21. staying in shape as a nurse?

    rockabye replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I used to bring a Lean Cuisine with me for lunch for every day of nursing school and clinicals because they were relatively healthy and easy to store and heat up. Now I can't stand them and the site...

  22. Lots of threads on tattoos but....

    rockabye replied to dreamer827's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it is because I am younger, but I also don't agree about the judgmental comment that tattoos = negative stereotype. I agree that all tattoos are not created equal and you have to consider...

  23. Lots of threads on tattoos but....

    rockabye replied to dreamer827's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a few nurses who I have seen tattoos on the inside of their wrists. I haven't seen anyone have a problem with it and it certainly hasn't affected their nursing career. I personally...

  24. The moment when you know why you're a nurse

    rockabye replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    I don't necessarily have 1 defining moment because I need lots of little moments to remind me why I am a nurse . I would have to say the top moments are when my patients make me laugh and when...

  25. wearing makeup to work?

    rockabye replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Since nursing, I have switched to a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation. It feels much lighter and is better for your skin I think. It doesn't hide trouble spots as well, but it does give a...