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  1. RNC Review Course

    mvg rn posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Would anyone be interested in taking an RNC review course in Dallas, TX for the RNC-NIC? Methodist Dallas is working along with March of Dimes to put on a 3 day Review Course in November. The cost...

  2. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    mvg rn replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    My dad's gastroenterologist's name is Dr.

  3. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    mvg rn replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    We have a Nurse

  4. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

    mvg rn replied to Harmony4All's topic in General Students

    I have mixed feeling. I believe in your right to privacy, but I've also seen what happens when Narcolepsy is not revealed to an

  5. Devastated - What would you do?

    mvg rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    due to vaccine reaction i have lost a significant amount of function in my dominate arm and hand. bedside nursing is no longer a feasible option for me. i am devastated. when i lucked into nicu...

  6. Devastated - What would you do?

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again for all the suggestions. I have applied for a transfer center job. Now, I'm just praying the director will consider a nurse with only NICU

  7. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    mvg rn replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    i took care of a premature baby whose father died just before she was born. this baby girl was always looking up and to the left side of the room when i cared for her. odd since 24 wk premature babies...

  8. Have you ever felt defeated?

    mvg rn replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I am also struggling right now. I am looking for a job and struggling to afford medications and my bills. I am also feeling very spiritually challenged. I hope you can see that you are not alone. 'We...

  9. Thoughts on Christmas scrubs...Yea or no way?

    mvg rn replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    forget the grinch’s. if your work's dress code allows, wear the holiday

  10. Stress in nursing--questions...

    mvg rn replied to debdil's topic in General Nursing

    maybe this is a question you could ask. are there any stress coping strategies you wish your employer would offer classes on? yes no if yes, which ones and

  11. Which graduate nursing education path should I take?

    mvg rn replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    If you decide to go the NP route, you might want to think about Pediatric NP and not Neonatal NP. Working in the NICU you obviously like kids, but with a NNP you are almost certainly going to be stuck...

  12. Devastated - What would you do?

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in General Nursing

    :) Thanks! You guys have mentioned a few things I have not thought

  13. Devastated - What would you do?

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in General Nursing

    coolpeach - it was the tdap vaccine that messed up my arm 2.5 years ago. the consensus of several experts in their respective fields is that i have an atypical complex regional pain syndrome. i've...

  14. Placing newborns prone position

    mvg rn replied to newlvngrad's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    below is in artical summary that gives reasons perterm infant are put to sleep in a prone postion by nicu nurses. mind you at the end they do advacate for supine sleeping to reduce the risk os sids,...

  15. RNC Review Course

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Unfortunately, I don't know of any other courses being offered at this time or a way to get the info. I was really counting on this course as well. If I find out anything, I'll post

  16. RNC Review Course

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i'm sad to announce this course has been cancelled do to lack of early registrations. if you have registered and paid, you will get a full refund. it will hopefully be rescheduled for

  17. Flu shot issue

    mvg rn replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sorry to hear that happens at your hospital. I had a sever adverse reaction to the Tdap vaccine almost 3 years ago and I still have a

  18. Books about nicu nurses?

    mvg rn replied to Amagoo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    "i will carry you" by angie smith is a book from the parent side of things, but it is about a families decision to continue a pregnancy for a baby they know will not live long. "little man" is a...

  19. PICU, NICU, CVICU, or ???

    mvg rn replied to sweetsabo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    for me, i know from the time i was 7 that i wanted to be a pediatric nurse, general floor or icu, until i interviewed in a nicu just before graduation. i had never even considered nicu, i only went...

  20. How much notice?

    mvg rn replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty sure even in healthcare it is standard to give two weeks, but your manager can let you go sooner if she/he wants once you turn in your two week notice. I would check your hospital policy...

  21. RNC Review Course

    mvg rn replied to mvg rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    just a remimder: after next monday, october 18, 2010 regular registration for this 3 day review course is $350 with a deadline of november 11, 2010. that's an extra $55. more info and registration can...

  22. RN's home address is accessible fm Internet

    mvg rn replied to FreshNewGrad's topic in California Nursing

    This works unless you have a one of a kind name like I do. I have even considered changing my first name. If at all possible, cover your last name. I've had a couple of stalkers and would not wish...

  23. NICU orientation is 24 weeks?

    mvg rn replied to princess14's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Programs do work differently. Mine was a six month program. After hospital/general nursing orientation, we took a week of basic NICU classes. We then trained with a preceptor taking care of lower...

  24. How do you sign?

    mvg rn replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    i occasionally sign j.doe, rn outside of work, but it is strictly an accident. the only exception to that was when my little sister was young. if i took her somewhere that paperwork had to be filled...

  25. New Nursing student - doing some research!

    mvg rn replied to BACKDROPsilhouette's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    if you are going to be in dallas/fort worth area or houston area, you might want to look in texas woman's university rn to bsn program. i've hear it is very good. i think the university of texas at...