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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. New Grad Job Market in North Dakota

    UCAFblue posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I'm a new graduate RN and have been searching for my first RN job since I graduated in May of this year. I've applied in just about every single state with not much luck so far, and I'm...

  10. 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,...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Interview at Duke

    UCAFblue replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the congrats! I know exactly how you must be feeling. This past year since graduation has gone by so fast, hasn't it?! Have you looked in New Mexico at all? The place I got an offer...

  18. Interview at Duke

    UCAFblue replied to Daisy90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You will have other chances at your dream job, ConzRN!! I still haven't heard anything from Duke, but did get another offer in New Mexico that I'll be taking. It's in my dream unit, and I'm so...

  19. Duke 2014 Nurse Residency Program

    UCAFblue replied to FindingmyBeta's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm so sorry to those of you who weren't selected this time. I know exactly how awful it feels, but you are right that it is a learning opportunity. Keep trying though, the right opportunity will...

  20. Duke 2014 Nurse Residency Program

    UCAFblue replied to FindingmyBeta's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I got business cards from the 2 managers that interviewed me and just sent my thank you notes through email. That way they get it right away, and I know it won't be mishandled or lost and they never...

  21. Interview Questions About Ties to the Community

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

    Apologies for my late response, but thank you so much to you all for your responses. I've really tried learning as much as I can about the areas, expressing my interest in staying, explaining my...

  22. Interview Questions About Ties to the Community

    UCAFblue posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello! I'm a new grad still looking for work after graduating in May 2013. I've had a handful of interviews with numerous hospitals, all of which (except for one), have been out of state....

  23. Chapel Hill Nurse New Graduate Program 2014

    UCAFblue replied to Doindia's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I applied in February as well, and haven't heard anything other than an email in February telling me all my documents were received. Hopefully we hear something

  24. Duke 2014 Nurse Residency Program

    UCAFblue replied to FindingmyBeta's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    How did interviews go for everyone who had one last week? I had mine and felt good about it, but couldn't tell if they felt the same. I found it a little difficult to ask all the questions I wanted...

  25. Duke 2014 Nurse Residency Program

    UCAFblue replied to FindingmyBeta's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I will definitely ask the recruiter on Monday, but it sounds like it would be best to just wear the scrubs the entire time! I read the "Duke Interview" thread too, very helpful!! Good luck to you...