studystudy

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1. Start on Nicu floor

   studystudy replied to jewls67's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I would like these same prayers, please! :bby: :heartbeat :redbeathe Sounds like your preceptor is working well with you! I agree that 6 weeks seems short. Don't be afraid to ask for an extended...

2. NICU Interview Help!

   studystudy replied to Brand New BSN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Well, I am a NICU nurse now.... after 3 different hospital NICU interviews! I guess sometimes the third time really is a charm. I should also say showing passion and enthusiasm is very important...

3. NICU Interview Help!

   studystudy replied to Brand New BSN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Are you a new grad? I ask because of your username, but maybe you completed a bridge program and have been working in tele. Either way, NICU is very specialized, and if you haven't worked in NICU...

4. Math question I can't find the answer to!

   studystudy replied to studystudy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   i know! how do they hand out a study guide with just these formulas?? no examples for some of them, no practice

5. Math question I can't find the answer to!

   studystudy replied to studystudy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I know it's confusing! It's straight out of our study guide. I almost wonder if I'm missing a page somewhere. I've been trying to contact the education department because I'm totally stumped with...

6. Math question I can't find the answer to!

   studystudy posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I have a math test coming up and I have some questions on the study guide we were given. I have been looking in my Math for Meds book for more help but can't find what I'm specifically looking for....

7. tips on starting IV, drawing blood on obese patient

   studystudy replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   A trick I use sometimes is putting a second tourniquet 2 inches above the first tourniquet. It can really make the veins pop. The other day I saw another nurse do a different variation of this, and...

8. Last Minute Job Interview - Advice!

   studystudy replied to AlyssaAnn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Congratulations on getting your first interview!! In my experience, a new grad interviewing for NICU would not get NICU scenario questions because like you said, NICU is very specialized. They know...

9. Got an interview - Help me finish up my preparation!

   studystudy replied to Vindex's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Wow, never heard that one! What a good question. I've been sitting here for 5 minutes trying to think of my answer to that one LOL Good luck, OP! You sound well-prepared! Keep us updated.

10. New grad with job offer...but not excited...

    studystudy replied to april.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your first job. You might be more excited about it if it had taken you twice as long to get hired. Take it, learn from it, do your best, and keep looking for the dream

11. What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    studystudy replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    About 45 of those blue rubber stoppers on bags of NS! And I never notice until they show up in the dryer

12. How many of you have to pay for parking for your work?

    studystudy replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work downtown, and downtown areas always charge for parking. There is no employee parking at my job, AND I have to walk 1/2 mile to get from the parking garage to the front door. Kind of a pain in...

13. calling the DON really does help you get a job!

    studystudy replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! Keep us updated!

14. Meeting with a nurse manager

    studystudy replied to studystudy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all your input! I am also planning on presenting a portfolio. Like I said, we have been in touch, so she does have some old information of mine, but I wanted to leave her with updated...

15. Meeting with a nurse manager

    studystudy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad, with a whopping 2 months of RN experience under my belt (no acute care). On a whim, I decided to ask a nurse manager I have been in touch with for a meeting and tour of the unit. To...