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1. Moving back to Denver with 1 yr NICU Exp.

   UCAFblue replied to UCAFblue's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Thanks for the comments everyone!! I think I'll start applying, it can't hurt to at least

2. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

   UCAFblue replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I know it's hard, but keep a positive attitude about it! You'll get there eventually! I graduated in May 2013...applied to over 300 jobs all over the country, and didn't get hired until April 2014...

3. Moving back to Denver with 1 yr NICU Exp.

   UCAFblue posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

   Hi everyone!! I'm originally from Colorado, went to CU Denver for nursing school and moved here to southern New Mexico as a new grad to get experience. I currently work in a level II/III NICU. When...

4. Dopamine

   UCAFblue replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks for the replies everyone! I had the same baby back this past week and was so relieved to see that the arm/hand the PIV was in is just fine. The reason the baby didn't have a central line with...

5. Dopamine

   UCAFblue posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi everyone! I have a quick question I'm having a difficult time finding the answer to. I had a baby the other night who had a dopamine infusion going through a PIV in the left hand. During my...

6. NICU in Air Force

   UCAFblue replied to UCAFblue's topic in Government, Military

   Thank you both for the responses, it helps a lot!! I'm fine with any base really, so being limited in choices is ok with me. From what I've researched, the AF has the most opportunities for NICU, so...

7. NICU in Air Force

   UCAFblue posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hi everyone, just curious to know how nicu nursing in the Air Force compares to the civilian world. I currently have just over 6 months of experience in a level III nicu and have always planned on...

8. Note to Management About Appreciation of Preceptor

   UCAFblue posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone! I'm a new grad RN and I'm about to finish up my orientation. I want to write a note to management about how amazing my main preceptor has been to ensure they know how good she is doing,...

9. STABLE Course

   UCAFblue replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks so much for the replies! It helps a lot to know a little bit more about what to expect. Sounds like it should be an interesting class...and I'll be much more relaxed knowing they aren't going...

10. STABLE Course

    UCAFblue posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone! I'm taking the STABLE course coming up next week and was just curious to know what to expect out of the class itself...are there simulations/hands on experiences, or is it more of just a...

11. New Grad in NICU Orientation

    UCAFblue replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So sorry for my late response!! Thank you for your great responses Coffee Nurse and zues&lincoln!! I'm a few more weeks (4) in now, and feeling a little better. I agree that 10 weeks...

12. New Grad in NICU Orientation

    UCAFblue replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the PM VintageSwagger!! Hayloftbham, I am already a member of NANN...where do you access the orientation video series...I assume it's on their website? I'll have to look for that, sounds...

13. New Grad in NICU Orientation

    UCAFblue posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone, I just started working in a level III NICU 2 weeks ago as a new grad. I've posted on here a few times during my job search that NICU is where I've always wanted to be, and I feel very...

14. Duke 2014 Nurse Residency Program

    UCAFblue replied to FindingmyBeta's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Well I heard today that I'm not being extended an offer for the NICU. Disappointing, but I'm very thankful to have the offer in New Mexico to go with. Good luck to everyone who got offers from...

15. Duke 2014 Nurse Residency Program

    UCAFblue replied to FindingmyBeta's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats lululemonx!!!! I interviewed for the NICU too, but didn't hear anything today. Sounds like a call should be coming soon either way. I did get an offer for a NICU job in New Mexico, so if...