RN4NICU

RN4NICU LPN, LVN

Member

  • Content

    1,711

  • Visitors

    8,408

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    8

All Content by RN4NICU

  1. Good care, but...no handwashing?

    RN4NICU replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Is there not a place to wash one's hands outside the patient rooms? Could they not have been doing

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

    RN4NICU replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I know what oriented x 3 is. I just had never heard 'orientated' pop up in that particular context

  3. Do You See Yourself Making It To Retirement in Nursing?

    RN4NICU replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Staff nurse/bedside nursing....**** NO!! Advanced

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

    RN4NICU replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Orientated times three?? :chuckle I have never heard that one. I have occasionally heard people say that they are orientating a new employee. That one makes my skin

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

    RN4NICU replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, orientate IS a word. It is an intransitive verb (an action word that does not have a direct object): http://m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=orientate However, when speaking...

  6. How many of you were CNAs before become a Nurse?

    RN4NICU replied to itsme2005's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto

  7. Pros and cons of a career in nursing

    RN4NICU replied to Kay28's topic in General Nursing

    Pros: 1. Demand for nurses not dependent on a stable economy. 2. Lots of specialties for different personalities. You can change your job description completely, but still work as a nurse. Most other...

  8. No smoking policy

    RN4NICU replied to asher315's topic in General Nursing

    I get what you are saying, but the car smokers still reek of smoke when they come back

  9. BSN Or ADN?

    RN4NICU replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Totally agree, Tweety. I, too, would love to teach but am not about to take a pay cut to do

  10. BSN Or ADN?

    RN4NICU replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It certainly explains the shortage of nursing

  11. "why not medical school?"

    RN4NICU replied to janony's topic in General Nursing

    You answered your own question right there. You have to do what is best for YOU. You don't owe anyone any explanation. It is YOUR life - the opportunity to pursue YOUR dreams and make YOURSELF happy....

  12. Change with scrub design...

    RN4NICU replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    Crest and Cherokee USED to make jumpsuits that were very nice and looked neat and professional - baseball-style top, fitted waist, patch pockets on the legs, but I guess they did not sell very well,...

  13. College student needing some more info about NNPs... Please help!!!

    RN4NICU replied to babycheekz420's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The Red Cross offers a CNA program that I believe is about 6-weeks long. However, you might want to check with the hospital first. Many hospitals these days list positions as "Care Partners", "Patient...

  14. College student needing some more info about NNPs... Please help!!!

    RN4NICU replied to babycheekz420's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant. In our NICU, they help with getting vital signs, diaper changes/intake and output measurements, baths, feeding and weighing the babies, stocking supplies,...

  15. why NICU?

    RN4NICU replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think when people say this they mean "Don't choose NICU ONLY because you LOVE babies." It takes a lot more than "loving babies" to be able to cope with taking care of critically-ill infants and...

  16. Questions about going back into hospital nursing

    RN4NICU replied to SandraJean's topic in General Nursing

    Board of

  17. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    RN4NICU replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the facility checking the reference need only ask "Is this person eligible for re-hire". The reference facility can answer "no" without offering a reason - and that often ends the...

  18. Opinions on Crocs

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

    What style did you buy? The Metro and the Cayman are more narrow than the Beach and the Highland. Perhaps if you tried a more narrow style they might work better for you. BTW, they will still feel...

  19. Nursing Uniform Policy

    RN4NICU replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Now THAT would be a deal breaker. If told I had to wear a nursing cap, I would wear a white ballcap with RN embroidered in big black letters on the front. That is the closest I will ever come to...

  20. Opinions on Crocs

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

    You don't have to get the ones with the holes. The Metro style has openings around the front of the shoe (ventilation holes), but does not have the holes on top. I have also found that the Metro...

  21. Nursing Uniform Policy

    RN4NICU replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't mind. I think navy scrubs look more professional than most other alternatives. I am not usually one that takes well to being told how to dress, but all-navy would be acceptable if the...

  22. RN to BSN online

    RN4NICU replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually, MOST graduate programs will accept a BSN from either an NLN or a CCNE accredited school. As long as the program is accredited by NLN or CCNE (another national and equally recognized...

  23. Should I become a nurse or a teacher?

    RN4NICU replied to TinaRiy85's topic in General Nursing

    Sure we would. Nurses leaving the profession and cutting back to part-time or PRN status contribute as much or more to the shortage as the limited availability of seats in nursing schools. In fact, I...

  24. The final straw...vent.

    RN4NICU replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for the OP, but many (if not most) nurses in the US do not have a union to talk to. And even for those that do, from reading the posts on these boards, it would appear that other than...

  25. Now I am really questioning nursing

    RN4NICU replied to socalirn's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a good profession, but it is not for everyone. Like any other profession, it has its positive and negative points. I, for one, think it is best to know as much about the positives AND the...