viccar82

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1. LOW Census

   viccar82 replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Currently we are running around our average with plenty of kids "cooking" in L&D, but we have been short a little more recently than had been in past. According to nurses who have been at my unit...

2. Hello and question

   viccar82 replied to HeatherTN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   As a graduate of an accelerated second degree BSN program, I would say it's tough, but worth it. You already have the Bachelor's part, so really you just need the nursing part. Many hospitals do have...

3. Volunteering in the NICU...

   viccar82 replied to RN2B73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   GOOD LUCK! Fingers are crossed for

4. 1 week left of orientation- scared to death

   viccar82 replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   AWESOME!

5. 1 week left of orientation- scared to death

   viccar82 replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Wow. I have to say that I might be a little scared too. It does not sound like your unit is supportive or appropriate in their assignments and help. I sometimes have felt that way on my own unit. (I...

6. Volunteering in the NICU...

   viccar82 replied to RN2B73's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We also have cuddlers in our NICU. They need to go through some background checks and special training. Also, we have other volunteers that help us answer phones and file paperwork or stock items....

7. did I make the wrong decision??? allowing a parent to hold

   viccar82 replied to wnydapoo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I agree. Babies should always be held whenever possible. Thankfully I also work in a level III NICU where our nurses, MD/NNP, and support staff are very supportive of developmentally appropriate...

8. y'all are prolly sick of hearing from me...

   viccar82 replied to CallieAnne's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   For me, it was the one day I spent in the NICU during my peds rotation in school. I also knew early on that I would not really like to work in adult care, but I also thought I liked the critical care...

9. "Never trust a 35 weeker"

   viccar82 replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I have to say I haven't been in the NICU long enough to experience a whole lot of feeder/growers getting really sick and coding . . . however what I find a little surprising, we do not admit 35...

10. Love your job?

    viccar82 replied to AprilRNhere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey AprilHere, I have been a nurse now for just over 6 months and I am absolutely loving it as well. I had a wonderful preceptor as well and the unit is very welcoming and helpful for the most part....

11. March of Dimes WalkAmerica

    viccar82 replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm walking too, trying to get more nurses from my unit to join me, but so far only 1 taker! Wish me luck in motivating my fellow

12. wearing gloves when feeding neonates

    viccar82 replied to chuddy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We rarely ever wear gowns. Only for contact precautions. Gloves are similar to the others: with breasmilk, diaper changes, baths, suctioning, wound dressings. There are plenty of times when we move...

13. How to get a job in NICU as a new grad!

    viccar82 replied to allison7363's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a new grad (Sept. '06 - RN as of 11 '06) and I beginning training in the NICU on the 31st! It was what I wanted and I looked for it and got what I wanted. I think it helps that the nurse manager...

14. Who got 75 Questions

    viccar82 replied to nursehope2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine shut off after 75 questions and my results were posted on the state nursing board website in about a day . . . I'm now an RN. Don't sweat it so

15. Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    viccar82 replied to moorpark's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't know about CHLA, but I've been hired for UCIMC's NICU new grad program in late Jan. Right now, I'm working in their perinatal area helping out with some various projects. I love it thus far....