NICUorbust

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  1. What do you use to secure og tube and edi cath for babies on Niv Nava?

    NICUorbust replied to JJ1994's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Duoderm underneath, ETT tape chevroned around and taped down to duoderm with tegaderm on

  2. looking to relocate

    NICUorbust replied to PedsnurseL's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Five openings in Tucson AZ! I came in with nearly a year of med. fragile HH and adult med prior. If interested, PM me ? GREAT UNIT to work on, with a huge team effort. We are never alone, teaching...

  3. Relocating to Arizona

    NICUorbust replied to DeleleRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Banner UMC Tucson Main campus has med surg spots open. I'm not sure about low census but it is usually far and few between in Med surg. I do know that they are actively recruiting nurses for the unit...

  4. Relocating to Arizona

    NICUorbust replied to DeleleRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I work for Banner in Tucson. It's a large system, with many options for locations in the Phoenix area as well as two in Tucson. Honor health has a presence in Phoenix as well as N. AZ. I'm happy at...

  5. Banner New Grad Experience

    NICUorbust replied to bex3's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You should get a call from a recruiter as the next step. I was just offered and accepted a position at Banner UMC (Tucson). I applied to west valley, east valley and tucson. My recruiter handled some...

  6. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    NICUorbust replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm so glad someone kicked up this thread from the trenches ?! I start in the nicu in a few weeks! Level III I can't wait! Graduated in May and have worked in tele/ortho and Pediatric HH (Medically...

  7. Absolutely terrified

    NICUorbust replied to CoffeeKeepsMeSane's topic in First Year After Licensure

    FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED!!! There are so many areas of nursing that don't involve being on the floor with multiple patients at a time. Home health, hospice, private duty, clinic, insurance companies....

  8. Does AZ always pay lower than states with unions?

    NICUorbust replied to Irene joy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yep. Cost of living is definitely a factor. I don't blame you for wanting to get out of the grey gloom! Love Oregon but it's too rainy for me long

  9. Arizona Opportunities

    NICUorbust replied to ArvinC EMT's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Not sure if you're considering outside of the Phx metro area, but if you love the outdoors and fishing, consider Lake Havasu City. Level III trauma center, and 45 miles of lake front plus the colorado...

  10. Lake Havasu City, AZ

    NICUorbust replied to pfoxco's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I actually start there in July, but already moved over from NM right after graduation earlier this month. Everyone I've met is really friendly, the ER is being redone completely, and the nurses I've...

  11. Guidance and insight moving from AZ to OR with young family

    NICUorbust replied to Ashjaclyn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm a new grad (soon to be) that has applied to Klamath Falls (Sky Lake Medical Center). We've spent a lot of time in the area. Sunny for Oregon, small town atmosphere, but still accessible. Cost of...

  12. Dell Children's Nurse Residency July 2018

    NICUorbust replied to Ashleykae's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm driving over from NM. Leaving tomorrow after class! Which session are you going to? Good

  13. Resume review, please?

    NICUorbust replied to ksouthern's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take off the References Available line. It's no longer considered necessary from what I've read. As a new grad, they'll automatically ask for letters, usually later in the

  14. Resume Feedback PLEASE

    NICUorbust replied to blessedNhopeful's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in the same resume boat at the moment, so i'm not much help probably. Just wanted to say that I jumped from photography (now stress-relief) to Nursing, and volunteered with NILMDTS too! Good

  15. Memorial Hermann gn residency summer 2018

    NICUorbust replied to avBSNRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't attend this one as I'm out of state and have clinicals on Friday. (SW NM) Feel free to fill me in after LOL! Good luck

  16. Swedish RN Residency Program - February Cohort 2018

    NICUorbust replied to scrubsforlife95's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Following! Hoping to gain some insight and apply to the summer cohort. Good luck

  17. residency for associates nurse

    NICUorbust replied to yellowflower35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm graduating with my ADN in May. I already have a list of "residencies" that accept ADN's longer than I can count, all over the country! Feel free to PM me if you

  18. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    NICUorbust replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    To learn new things, ask questions and get NO ******** answers from those in the field. I'm a 2nd yr student, 45 and while I LOVE this field, I want to be REALISTIC about my expectations

  19. 42 Years Old - Is it too late to become a nurse?

    NICUorbust replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    My daughter is 13 and will be a high school freshman in the fall. She is also taking as many college classes as she can (dual and concurrent). She wants to graduate with an assoc. of science and enter...

  20. New grad seeking help with a great NICU handoff sheet!

    NICUorbust replied to jkarrell001's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    if you click on Bortaz' link above, it will take you to the download (for the NICU

  21. Anyone else a planner nerd?

    NICUorbust replied to AshBuggin's topic in General Students

    I'm a new planner convert, and I absolutely ADORE my StraightANursingStudent (Etsy) planner. It was only $10 for the file and then I just printed it on heavyweight paper (light almost cardstock) and...

  22. Quitting Nursing School

    NICUorbust replied to lovlina's topic in General Students

    I can't tell you whether to stay, or quit, but i will say that there are SO MANY avenues in Nursing that do not involve direct patient care. You could fall into one of those career paths. Insurance...

  23. Planners

    NICUorbust replied to mrs.bartlomain's topic in General Students

    I bought the StraightANursingStudent. com planner on Etsy and am having it printed/bound. Love the way it's laid out, and it has really great nursing student

  24. Failed Nursing School

    NICUorbust replied to nur_journey's topic in General Students

    You're 22 years old. I'm lost as to why you are giving up on a career in Nursing so quickly. I'm 44. I had to drop out of a private program in FL and move to NM due to a family medical emergency. I...

  25. Applying to WNMU for fall. Any other schools in state w/ same pre reqs?

    NICUorbust posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I know this corner is PRETTY quiet, but i'm applying to WNMU's ADN program for fall, and wondering if there are any other schools in the state that I can apply to w/ the same pre reqs....