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  1. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    jdubs99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Based on some things I've read on this website, I know that I'm not, but I just cannot STAND how 12 hour work days consume my life! There is no time to do anything besides work on those days and...

  2. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

    jdubs99 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all! I am curious how different units incentivize their nurses to obtain a certification in their specialty. Posting in NICU because that is my own specialty, but really curious to hear from all...

  3. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

    jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you all for the responses so far. My follow-up question is, aside from what your unit may offer you, what made/makes you want to get your certification? I got mine after 3 years of NICU nursing...

  4. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

    jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No other incentive, I agree. I'm trying to figure out a solution that would make more people want to get it (other than their own intrinsic motivation to). Thanks for

  5. How does your unit incentivize obtaining your NICU certification (RNC-NIC)?

    jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you, prmenrs. Was the $100 per pay period, per month, etc.? I think our differential is union negotiated as well, but I'm not 100%

  6. Complete list of NNP graduate programs

    jdubs99 replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here is an updated list and link to the NANNP page: Graduate Programs |

  7. Feel Like I'm Drowning

    jdubs99 replied to NICUnurse21's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Based on my experience/a lot if the new NICU nurses I have worked with, this is totally normal!! I felt super overwhelmed after orientation for six months, and after a year I wasn't terrified of...

  8. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    "Missing education history" is just a placeholder that they use on the website until your application is actually looked at. "No license information available" just means that you don't have a...

  9. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I finally got my license just now!!! So happy!!!!!!!!! Here is the final breakdown of my licensing timeline: March 3- Requested fingerprint cards from BON. March 25- Received cards March 27- Mailed...

  10. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Nine weeks now since check cashed. Two calls to BON in the last week- first call (6/5) said they couldn't tell if my transcripts were there, but that it would be "about another 4 weeks" until I get my...

  11. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Just got through on the phone with the BON. They said that my FBI background check cleared on May 3 but that no one has looked at my transcripts yet. She also said that they are "currently processing...

  12. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    jdubs99 replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    My timeline so far... endorsing from MD using paper fingerprint cards, no temporary license requested. March 3- Requested fingerprint cards from BON. March 25- Received cards March 27- Mailed all...

  13. How do I get Case Management experience?

    jdubs99 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi everyone, I just graduated from a BSN program and passed NCLEX last week (yippee!) and will begin working in a Level III NICU at a large university hospital in mid-July. I am interested in one day...

  14. How do I get Case Management experience?

    jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in Case Management

    Well that's good to know! Thank

  15. How do I get Case Management experience?

    jdubs99 replied to jdubs99's topic in Case Management

    Thank you for the feedback! Any thoughts about appropriate MSN programs for a CM

  16. Any current Stevenson University students out there?

    jdubs99 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey guys, I have been accepted into the Stevenson University Second-Degree BSN program starting in Fall 2011. I was wondering if there are any current students out there in the program? What do you...

  17. CU Denver Nursing Spring 2012

    jdubs99 replied to kristin6608's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I got denied too. Starting a different program in Baltimore this fall. Good luck to you all at

  18. CU Denver Nursing Spring 2012

    jdubs99 replied to kristin6608's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Oh I'm sorry to hear that I haven't gotten mine yet but I am sure that I'm in the same boat! Good luck to you wherever you

  19. CU Denver Nursing Spring 2012

    jdubs99 replied to kristin6608's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Does anyone know if your online application summary (on the MYUCDenver page) updates when they send out decision letters? I know we won't find out our actual decision on the webpage, but will they say...

  20. CU Denver Nursing Spring 2012

    jdubs99 replied to kristin6608's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I applied too, all of my items say "complete." The last I heard, we would find out in mid-August, but I haven't had any correspondence with Admissions for weeks. I've been checking for a CU Denver...

  21. Accelerated BSN program NYU Fall 2011

    jdubs99 replied to halleyco4's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey guys- Got my letter today- denied. I'm surprisingly not too sad about it because I know I don't have to worry about the costs of attendance now, and I knew going into this it was taking a big...

  22. Accelerated BSN program NYU Fall 2011

    jdubs99 replied to halleyco4's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh man, today was an exciting day! CONGRATS ClarkC and the others who were accepted. Great news. I am sorry to hear that some of you weren't accepted though. Just means that you're supposed to be on...

  23. Accelerated BSN program NYU Fall 2011

    jdubs99 replied to halleyco4's topic in New York Nursing

    Nope! ClarkC and KKandes, I am thinking of you

  24. Accelerated BSN program NYU Fall 2011

    jdubs99 replied to halleyco4's topic in New York Nursing

    Sweet! I hope I am part of that group too. If I don't hear by Friday I will be extremely

  25. Accelerated BSN program NYU Fall 2011

    jdubs99 replied to halleyco4's topic in New York Nursing

    Hilary- Congrats!! I'm gonna ask you what I've been asking everyone. When did you apply, and do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks! (By the way, isn't it obvious how antsy I am getting- I am checking...