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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 I first started our nicu was a level II, but we a...

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 trying to go into the Air Force as a nicu RN once I ...

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 lecture format? I know there is a pretest we hav...

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

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 and had to move out of state for it. I was convinc...

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 shift I noticed some pretty significant white streakin...

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 the dopamine was because they were unsuccessful w...

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 I'm sort of set on them vs the other branches. I...

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 starting to get extremely frustrated. How will I ever ...

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, but I'm having trouble with the proper way to wor...

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 happy/thankful to be where I'm at. But, the orienta...

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 to "fail" you and that it's more about learning!

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 (especially as a new grad) is not enough, but not much I can...

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 like it would be really helpful. I have had a few...

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 Duke, I hope it's a great experience for you!!

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 Duke doesn't work out, I'll be ok with it. Whether...

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 from is in Las Cruces. It was the first place I had ...

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 relieved to finally have someone say yes! I graduated ...

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 come your way eventually! I still haven't heard an...

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 get it. But, I'm sure a real letter would work ju...

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 stable work history of only 2 previous jobs, but it st...

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. Unfortunately I haven't received any offers, and I'm increa...

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 soon!

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 to during the shadowing since the nurse I was with...

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 too!! I'm coming from Colorado, but I'm pretty fam...