Imafloat BSN, RN

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    Just Curious

    Imafloat replied to FutureRN_08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started applying for jobs about a month before graduation. I was afraid if I waited until after graduation there wouldn't be a lot left
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    Life after quitting first job as RN

    Imafloat replied to lorabel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lorabel, I am so sorry you are going through this. I would put the job on an application and say the reason for leaving is that it wasn't a good fit. I have read many threads on here of people...
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    staying awake on night-shift

    Imafloat replied to MsJessikia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it is doable. 5 days off vs 2 days off, that is pretty tempting. How old is your
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    Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    Imafloat replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot to enjoy about nursing. I enjoy that everything I do at work matters. I enjoy that I am a part of one of the most trusted professions. I enjoy the paycheck and the job security. I...
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    New Nurse Blues

    Imafloat replied to newnurseblues's topic in General Nursing

    NewNurseBlues, I wish you the best in your job search. Don't give up, there is something out there for you. My hubby is retired from the Air Force and I understand how difficult deployments are. Are...
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    I'm done too

    Imafloat replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes they do! I didn't even mention those. I used to get palpitations going in some days, I feared/dreaded work with every ounce of my being, I felt like my feet were slogging through quicksand while...
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    Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

    Imafloat replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes they do! I didn't even mention those. I used to get palpitations going in some days, I feared/dreaded work with every ounce of my being, I felt like my feet were slogging through quicksand while...
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    when did u graduate? take boards?

    Imafloat replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your graduation. I graduated in Nov 06, received my authorization to test 2 weeks later, and took the NCLEX the first week of Dec 06. We had a review class during finals week the...
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    rants about work

    Imafloat replied to november17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why does it do that? Mine does the same thing, it drives me insane. If I am suctioning a baby out or doing something else important and don't answer the phone, they call back! I just want to scream...
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    Officially completed my 1st year as a Nurse TODAY!!! (m)

    Imafloat replied to pink2blue1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!
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    Gastroschisis/fussiness suggestions?

    Imafloat replied to EricJRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We were talking about how cute gastro babies were at work the other day. Most of them are born with a lot of hair. Then we started talking about how cute IUGR babies are, they are so tiny but so...
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    Will I ever see the light of day?

    Imafloat replied to cathiep's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It took me 6 months to get on days. I loved the atmosphere and $ on nights, but I had a difficult time getting restful sleep during the
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    Gastroschisis/fussiness suggestions?

    Imafloat replied to EricJRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We get all the gastro kids in a 20 county region because our facility is the only one who does neo surgery. We have a gastroschisis baby who is a month or so older than yours. We can't send her home...
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    OG tube

    Imafloat replied to sofiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ours can stay in a month. They usually get changed out sooner than that
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    Oops....

    Imafloat replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I first started reading this, I thought, wow, does he work in my unit? We had a very similar case, except the mom didn't know that the plop in the toilet was a twin (no prenatal care). The baby...
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    Should I give up?

    Imafloat replied to RoyalNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How are your organziational skills? It sounds like you need a system. I am completing my first year and I work in a newborn ICU. What I do is put a little card in my pocket with each patients name...
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    Advice to a new nurse wanting to quit...

    Imafloat replied to rnang123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The other posters have given you good advice. I just want to say that your unit/management leaves a bit to be desired. I can't believe that someone would say/print such a negative comment on your...
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    Is this normal? Need Support!!

    Imafloat replied to NICUnrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I was at the same point in my NICU career I felt the exact same way as you do. I even posted something similar. I wanted to quit so bad, but I made a vow with myself that I would give myself a...
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    How did you end up in the NICU?

    Imafloat replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I kind of fell into NICU. All through my clinicals in nursing school nothing ever stuck with me, I was actually a bit concerned about having made a big mistake pursuing nursing. I was supposed to do...
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    low census?

    Imafloat replied to littlepeach's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We were very busy over the summer and through the beginning of November. The high census was credited to the 'blizzard babies.' We had 4 sets of 24 week twins and a couple 23 weekers and a couple...
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    I'm never primarying again, y'all

    Imafloat replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My thoughts are with
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    Confused about NICU levels

    Imafloat replied to MommyandRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Steve, I knew the difference between level I-II-III but not the differentiation between the III's. I work in a IIIB. To the original poster. I jumped right into the unit I work at after...
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    Accepted a job.

    Imafloat replied to bayoubengals's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There is a post in the stickies about reading material. I love my Merenstein and Gardner Neonatal Nurse textbook and the textbook from my STABLE class. It sounds like you are getting a great...
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    I'm never primarying again, y'all

    Imafloat replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NOOOOO!!!!! The babies need you...Sure, another nurse can fill your shoes, but that nurse won't be you. I know how much you care about your patients from your posts, you are where you need to be....
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    im baaaaack!!!!

    Imafloat replied to chelli73's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome back, glad to hear that things have worked out so well for