RN4NICU

RN4NICU LPN, LVN

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  1. Why did you decide to become a nurse?

    RN4NICU replied to toddster's topic in General Nursing

    1 - Diversity. You have many specialties and work settings to choose from. Although when people think 'nurse' they tend to think 'adult med/surg', there are plenty of other options out there for...

  2. I have a surname. I'd like to use it.

    RN4NICU replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    Because, some people tend to react poorly when they do not get their own way or the outcome that they want. If a family member has a bad outcome, they perceive it as the nurse's fault - rather than...

  3. Physician's office Nurse

    RN4NICU replied to outdoneflorida's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I wouldn't work for that. However, most physician's offices around here don't even use RNs, they only use LPNs and MAs, so it doesn't really matter in my

  4. I guess I'm a florist now too....

    RN4NICU replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, we don't allow flowers in the isolettes either (although I am sure there are people out there who would

  5. Got a flu shot - now my entire arm hurts

    RN4NICU replied to shoelace's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...where did the person giving those shots get his/her nursing license? Walmart or a Cracker Jack box? Anyone that cannot properly give an IM injection does not need to be working as a nurse,...

  6. I guess I'm a florist now too....

    RN4NICU replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, get very tired of this much over-used cookie cutter answer from the butt-kissers that be. Everybody is stressed, not just the family member that is throwing a fit. Why should we reward the...

  7. I have a surname. I'd like to use it.

    RN4NICU replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    I want it to sound professional. I am not seeking to build a personal relationship with my patients or their families. I am working in the capacity of a health care professional. I believe there...

  8. I Love My Crocs!!

    RN4NICU replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There is also a style called the Metro that have the vents around the sides of the shoe, but don't have the holes on the top. Metros also tend to run more narrow if you find the other styles to be...

  9. I Love My Crocs!!

    RN4NICU replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The straps are stretchable. The straps on mine were too tight at first too (pushed my toes up into the front of the shoe, Ouch!), but once I stretched the straps, they were a perfect fit. You just...

  10. America's view of the nursing profession

    RN4NICU replied to elatty's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, it is quite often. People think that we are honest, that we would not do something to harm them, that we would not swipe their pain meds and take them for ourselves while giving them...

  11. America's view of the nursing profession

    RN4NICU replied to elatty's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I'm so sorry! By the way you had quoted my post above yours, I took it to mean that you thought I was being rude to this person I replied to by pointing out that this "trusted" thing is very...

  12. America's view of the nursing profession

    RN4NICU replied to elatty's topic in General Nursing

    Well, pardon me, but I don't see where I was not respectful. I was STATING A FACT. These polls are about trust...not respect. It even stated that clearly in the title of the reference page. Many times...

  13. America's view of the nursing profession

    RN4NICU replied to elatty's topic in General Nursing

    Once again, these polls say nurses are TRUSTED not respected. There is a HUGE

  14. Do RNs needs IV certification?

    RN4NICU replied to AC439's topic in General Nursing

    RNs can do all IVs right after licensure, they do not need additional certification. Edited to add: RNs do need certification to administer chemotherapy to cancer patients, but that is not an IV...

  15. Nurses and Dysfunction?

    RN4NICU replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    The "statistic" she listed reeks of being total crap (and I would have asked her to cite her source - the reply of "a nursing journal" would not suffice...I want the journal, the author, the date, and...

  16. on call for holidays?

    RN4NICU replied to bonjovigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief. What moron thought that up? I guarantee you it was someone who wouldn't have to be there (or on call) on ANY holiday. I, for one, absolutely would not work somewhere that had this...

  17. Any NNP's out there?

    RN4NICU replied to LauRNicu's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd like to know this too. I've never seen a salary quote that high for

  18. MA to LPN??????

    RN4NICU replied to highasthesky's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, having the credentials is the ONLY thing that makes you a nurse. It does not determine the quality of your practice, but it does entitle you to practice nursing. Without the RN or LPN...

  19. did they rescind the 2 year work requirement?

    RN4NICU replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I understand that you're not. It just made me raise an eyebrow that a school (not you) would consider such a thing. Even if the national requirement was lifted, they would be hurting the...

  20. did they rescind the 2 year work requirement?

    RN4NICU replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just found this at the NCC website in regards to eligibility to take the NNP certification exam: http://www.nccnet.org/public/pages/index.cfm?pageid=187 The requirement has not been rescinded. This...

  21. did they rescind the 2 year work requirement?

    RN4NICU replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    1 - Any school that has a worthwhile program will still continue to require 2 years experience. 2 - Ditto Suzanne - most job listings for NNPs that I have come across ask for 3-5 years NICU experience...

  22. Web Cam in the NICU

    RN4NICU replied to BabyNurse513's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That was my first thought as well, re: the out of control

  23. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    RN4NICU replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have long since lost track of every post on this thread, but I don't recall anyone ever telling Fun2Care to give up nursing or EMT or criminal justice bc she has kids. What people HAVE said is...

  24. NURSES! NURSES! Stop eating your young!!!

    RN4NICU replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  25. What's a new employee called that is on orientation

    RN4NICU replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    And when used in the wrong context, it would make the new employee the 'orientatee'. Okay, now I am making up words.