VintageSwagger

VintageSwagger

Neonatal, NICU level IV

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  1. Patient age limit?

    VintageSwagger posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all, I am just curious about what age limits you have set for transferring of patients out of your NICU. I have heard some hospitals that transfer at 3 months (corrected age) and others...

  2. Patient age limit?

    VintageSwagger replied to VintageSwagger's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NucuGal, That is so true... I have seen that a

  3. Patient age limit?

    VintageSwagger replied to VintageSwagger's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yeah, it seems like it is more of a "preference" thing of the chief neonatologist who decides the ultimat culture/age of the NICU

  4. Patient age limit?

    VintageSwagger replied to VintageSwagger's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for sharing.... I was just curious what other hospitals are doing in their NICU's. I am in a large level IV NICU and we also have kiddos older than a year (some closer to two years). We...

  5. Applying to Sacramento State for spring 2015 question

    VintageSwagger replied to sj94's topic in California Nursing

    Futurenurseshelly.... You have to have Official, Sealed, paper transcripts sent from every college you have attended. I know it seems a bit picky but that is what they

  6. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    VintageSwagger replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love working in the NICU! When I graduated, I knew that there was nothing else I wanted to do besides NICU nursing. I am so blessed to have found a position with an amazing hospital on a...

  7. How to land a NICU job as a new grad?

    VintageSwagger replied to Isabel_student's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Isabel_student... I also knew that I wanted to work in the NICU before I started school. It is a wonderful and rewarding place to serve. As far as "what to do", it varies from hospital to...

  8. Applying to Sacramento State for spring 2015 question

    VintageSwagger replied to sj94's topic in California Nursing

    Not currently... They only have RN to BSN in addition to the nursing

  9. New Grad Interested in NICU

    VintageSwagger replied to RN.amour's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know of people who got residency positions in the NICU that did capstones in medsurg, NICU, peds, and even ENT. Apply for what you really want. Don't listen to anyone who is negative and...

  10. Applying to Sacramento State for spring 2015 question

    VintageSwagger replied to sj94's topic in California Nursing

    SacState goes solely on points. There is no benefit to having everything done versus someone needing to take some

  11. Sacramento State (CSUS) Fall 2014 Applicants

    VintageSwagger replied to jl_1122's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats to you all... I graduated from SacState in the spring of 2013. I worked with professors on pre-nursing advising and I mentored many students from other semesters. I was also on the CNSA...

  12. New Grad in NICU Orientation

    VintageSwagger replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sent you a

  13. Just got a NICU Residency!

    VintageSwagger replied to ABailey2326's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey ABailey, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am very excited for you. You are in for a wonderful and rewarding experience. I am currently working in a NICU and I absolutely love going to work everyday....

  14. Sacramento State (CSUS) Spring 2014 applications

    VintageSwagger replied to tsklaner's topic in California Nursing

    markspiegs... yes, 60 is usually too low for Sacstate. the last few semesters have been over 65 and even into the low 70's. It is getting really

  15. Does anyone work for Texas Children's Hospital (Houston)...?

    VintageSwagger posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everyone... I am very excited to say that I have accepted a position at Texas Children's Hospital!!! This is going to be quite the adventure leaving California and moving my family down to...

  16. Sacramento State (CSUS) Spring 2014 applications

    VintageSwagger replied to tsklaner's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you!! I already graduated but I will be helping out at the orientation. One of the professors asked me to come help facilitate a few things. As far as modules and all that goes on in...

  17. Sacramento State (CSUS) Spring 2014 applications

    VintageSwagger replied to tsklaner's topic in California Nursing

    Hey... Random question, Was orientation today or is it next

  18. Legacy RN Residency - Winter 2014

    VintageSwagger replied to Midwife22's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yes... They will let everyone know either way. Remember, they still have 18 days to contact you and schedule an interview and they usually wait until the last minute. Also remember that they are...

  19. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    VintageSwagger replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    There goes our vacation for the next 10

  20. Texas Children's Hospital: Graduate Nurse Program 2014

    VintageSwagger posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey everyone, I am a recent new grad (May2013) and I have interviews at a few children's hospitals, one of which is for the NICU @ Texas Children's. Is there anyone else who is interviewing for...

  21. Commute

    VintageSwagger replied to ERRN324's topic in General Nursing

    They pay you to be there on site whether or not there are calls. You get paid to eat, sleep, workout, or go on calls.... every shift is different. Sometimes you work call after call others you don't....

  22. Commute

    VintageSwagger replied to ERRN324's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is doable... you are the only one who really knows if you (your family) can handle it or if it is worth it. I had a friend who was in the same situation here in California. He said that...

  23. Sacramento State (CSUS) Spring 2014 applications

    VintageSwagger replied to tsklaner's topic in California Nursing

    The average GPA for Sac State is usually around 3.85 for students who get accepted. Many people get in with a B in a class. Also keep in mind that GPA is calculated with out +/- 's when qualifying...

  24. Falsify credentials

    VintageSwagger replied to cptkathy's topic in General Nursing

    That would be a big

  25. Well, my friends, I did it!

    VintageSwagger replied to Levitas's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!