Kalico

Kalico

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  1. Burn Out

    Kalico replied to akerdonn's topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree with

  2. The use of sucrose in NICU please respond:

    Kalico replied to cajrio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was wondering where you work in NC. I am interviewing with Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. I was wondering if you knew anything about

  3. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The eight-week orientation is for med-surg floors. The HR woman I spoke with told me that the orientation will be longer for specialty floors. I don't have any unit specific information yet, I will...

  4. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wanted to let everyone know about my interview today. It was just a phone interview with the HR department but I got lots of info about the hospital as well as pay ranges, etc. I was asked about...

  5. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :balloons: Congratulations....I'm so happy for

  6. What Grossness Is Cool?

    Kalico replied to mshooha's topic in Emergency

    Sorry to ask this and I will probably kick myself later but, what is a

  7. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a phone interview with Charlotte Medical Centers on November 30. I'm kinda nervous but I know things will go well. I'll let everyone know how it went, what I was asked, etc. Wish me luck...

  8. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey all!! I just sent in my first job application. I am applying at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. The recruiter I talked to told me that I will have a phone interview within the next...

  9. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey all....as you can tell I am a May 06 grad as well. I am planning on interviewing in some hospitals in the Charlotte, NC area in December and will hopefully know where I am going by the end of...

  10. Trinity in Moline, IL

    Kalico posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Is anyone here familiar with or work at Trinity Hospital in Moline? I am graduating in May with my ADN and am wondering if Trinity has a NICU. If they do, what level is it? Also do they hire new...

  11. Questions regarding Umbilical Access

    Kalico posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm in advanced OB/PEDS and my teacher and I would like to know as much about umbilical access lines as you can tell me. How long can you wait before you have to access the umbilical cord? How do...

  12. Trinity in Moline, IL

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Could you give me some contact info for the hospital in

  13. staying awake on night-shift

    Kalico replied to MsJessikia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It helps to have your bedroom windows covered with dark curtains so that your room will be dark. If there is any light creeping into the room chances are you won't get much sleep no matter how hard...

  14. IV Drug Book

    Kalico posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in my second year of my ADN program and am planning on going into NICU nursing when I am done. I am wondering what IV drug reference book you guys would suggest? I am looking for one that would...

  15. IV Drug Book

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys! I really appreciae

  16. Officially an LPN!!!

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks

  17. Officially an LPN!!!

    Kalico posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!!!!!!!!!!!! :balloons: I took my boards on Friday and the computer shut off at 85...I thought I was going to vomit!! I just found out today that both my friend and I passed and I am soo...

  18. Roll call: Tell us a little about you

    Kalico replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am 23 years old and have wanted to be a NICU nurse ever since I was 7. My daughter starts kindergarten this year and I am in my last year of nursing school. I just found out that I passed my...

  19. Legal Rights as a RN with DUI conviction

    Kalico replied to ERRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to be rude or nosy here either but you did your time for the courts so why won't you accept responsibility for your "bad decisions" with the BON? That would show that you were able to be...

  20. PICC Fracture question

    Kalico posted a topic in General Nursing

    I cannot find the answer to one of my open book quiz questions. The question is Causes of PICC fractures include: A: resistance when flushing B: jugular venous distention C: excessive force during...

  21. PICC Fracture question

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your help. My instructor says that the answer is "C", excessive force during removal. I thought it could have been "A" also but I guess it wasn't the best answer??? I don't know. I...

  22. How soon to apply..

    Kalico replied to JennyRN2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will be graduating in May as well and I have been told to apply as early as late November to early December. A lot of places fill their new grad positions by January and start them in June of the...

  23. lpn pay rate

    Kalico replied to singer's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    When I went to the site I got a survey site. Is there some other

  24. Is there a problem in the NICU at UNC-Chapel Hill?

    Kalico replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks. I am definitely planning on getting my BSN but I need to start working and would like to work for at least a year, if not two, before going back to get my BSN. I am looking into all my...

  25. Is there a problem in the NICU at UNC-Chapel Hill?

    Kalico replied to SleeplessInNJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do they require a BSN to work there or can you start out with an