Kalico

Kalico

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  1. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Kalico replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I decided to become a nurse the summer I turned 7. My dad was diagnosed with brain tumors and spent most of the summer in and out of the ICU. My mom decided after two months of fighting and him only...

  2. What is your specialty, and why do you like it?

    Kalico replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still in school but I have known that the NICU is the place for me ever since I was seven. I spent that summer in and out of different ICUs when my dad was sick and knew that was where I wanted...

  3. Looking to start in a NICU

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you know of anyone that I should get in touch with at either Duke or

  4. Looking to start in a NICU

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The NM at Blank's NICU is the one who told me to get experience in adult med-surg first. I'm definitely looking at University of Iowa and I want to check out Mercy as well. I'm pretty much open to...

  5. Looking to start in a NICU

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The closest hospital with a NICU only allows high schoolers to shadow, I would have to do a preceptor program. They even had one set up for me if my college would let me do it on my own time this...

  6. Looking to start in a NICU

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wouldn't have a problem working however in order to have my schooling paid for I cannot be employed while I am in school. I tried to contact one nurse manager and she told me not to even look at...

  7. Looking to start in a NICU

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the info...I'll be looking into the book. I appreciate the help. Thanks,

  8. Looking to start in a NICU

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can I start getting CEUs before I graduate? and if so how do I go about

  9. Interested in certification info.

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Tiki, Thank you so much for all that information. That helps me out immensely. I will definitely look into the website in detail. I appreciate all your help and everyone else who has helped me out....

  10. Interested in certification info.

    Kalico posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My name is Liz and I am starting an ADN program in June. Immediately following graduation I am interested in working in a NICU. I need help on knowing where to look for info on getting my...

  11. Interested in certification info.

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Tiki, Thank you so much for all that information. That helps me out immensely. I will definitely look into the website in detail. I appreciate all your help and everyone else who has helped me out....

  12. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Kalico replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This may or may not have a lot of relevance to this thread but I will say it anyway. I worked as a CNA on an ortho/neuro floor for six months before I wass fired. During my time there I was assigned...

  13. Interested in certification info.

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Tiki, I am referring to the certification in "High Risk Neonatal Nursing". Someone I spoke to several years ago told me about it and I am now looking for as much information on it as possible. In...