Kalico

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  1. Putting RN on license plate???

    Kalico posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone tell me if you are legally or ethically bound to stop at an accident scene if you put RN on your plates? I stop when I can but I don't stop if it is just me and my 5 year old in the car. I...

  2. Looking to start in a NICU

    Kalico posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all! I am halfway through my ADN program and will graduate with my RN in May of 2006. I am looking for advice on how to get started in the NICU upon graduation. Due to the hospitals that we do our...

  3. Hypoxic Brain Injury & Elective Hypothermia... Who's doing it?

    Kalico replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you still need info on protocols?? I work at a hospital in NC that is currently performing elective hypothermia for asphyxiated infants. Please let me know if you are in need of any

  4. NeoFax

    Kalico posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok...so I went to Barnes and Noble today to purchase a NeoFax. They told me that the newest edition is a 2005 and they only have access to one copy so they weren't sure if they could get it in or not....

  5. NeoFax

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Feel like an idiot right now...I just Google'd NeoFax and found the 2006 edition but it will take a while to ship to me and I was wondering if you guys think the floor will have a copy that I will be...

  6. Starting in the NICU

    Kalico posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok...I just passed boards and will be starting in a level III NICU where everything is done including surgeries and ECMO. I purchased the newest edition of Merenstein and Gardner and am wondering what...

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations!!!! I just found out that I also passed my boards and I will be starting as an RN in the NICU on July 18th!!!!!!! I am sooooo

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey all...I just finished taking my boards and I am sooo nervous!! I will be starting in the NICU on July 18th assuming I passed my boards. I hope everyone else is enjoying their

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations!!!! I hope you are happy with wherever you

  10. Putting RN on license plate???

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of your input. I never thought about the safety thing in regards to having RN on my plates, for me safety is always an issue when you stop no matter who you are. That alone is the...

  11. I am officially done!! On my way to nicu!

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :balloons: Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:balloons: I still have until next Thursday before I am done and cannot wait. I am soo looking forward to a couple of weeks without having to do anything...

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ((((((((C'wing)))))))) I'm soooo sorry to hear about this. :icon_hug: Did they tell you anything about why you didn't get the job? On another note,are you willing to move out of state? I know...

  13. Resident slit her own throat in a fall!

    Kalico replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is soo scary!!!!! I've had nightmares before about getting caught in an elevator door but I never thought it would actually decapitate

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I researched all of that information before my interview. The hospital that I was hired at has a separate recruiting department for new grads and my recruiter interviewed me and gave me the chance to...

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Tiny, I totally feel like an idiot sometimes!!! I completely flunked the lab chapter and felt like I was stupid. I can't believe I'm almost done in school and yet I feel like I don't know anything...

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Tiny, I don't take my class until the 22nd of May. My hospital will also reimburse me for the cost so I am not worried about that. I have been following Suzanne's plan as well and find that to be...

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey, Have any of you guys taken the Kaplan or know anyone who has? I'm a little curious about the course and would like to know what kind of things they do. If any of you can help me out that would be...

  18. reading saunders and almost done!

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

    Where would I find Suzanne's recommendations that everyone is talking about? If you could just direct me to the post I would appreciate it.

  19. Best way to get to NICU

    Kalico replied to Hooligan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will be starting in a level III NICU in June of this year as a new grad. They do hire new grads but you have to look for one that will and has openings. That can be a little tricky but if you want...

  20. Help with VBAC presentation

    Kalico posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am writing a paper on VBAC's and then giving a presentation on it for school. I was hoping I would be able to find pictures of the different types of incisions used for c-sections as well as...

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

    Kalico replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :balloons:

  22. Failed Abortions

    Kalico posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Let me start out by saying that this is not an attempt to start a debate on a abortions. Some of you may say that what I am going to say in this thread is an "urban legend" but I would still...

  23. Failed Abortions

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know you weren't referring to me Fergus but I still wanted to let everyone know about that. I totally agree with what you said about that story as

  24. Failed Abortions

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok...just to let you guys know, I am not one for doing everything possible if the situation does not warrant it. I am glad to hear that you are able to do comfort cares on a child if the parents don't...

  25. Failed Abortions

    Kalico replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I understand what you are saying but I guess I am more questioning what your responsibility is as a nurse when the abortion is done simply because the child is not wanted and the fetus survives the...