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    What are some RN interview questions now that I have experience?

    Imafloat replied to roma4204's topic in General Nursing

    I recently Interviewed for a new position. Here are some of the things I was asked. What are your strengths as a nurse? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What do you think is better, teamwork or...
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    Self Scheduling/Weekend Requirements

    Imafloat replied to apriloglesby's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have weekend only people as well. We work every third weekend and it is scheduled through the end of time. We are sposed to work 2 Monday's and Fridays per 6 week schedule but that doesn't always...
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    Do you answer your phone on your day off?

    Imafloat replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I answer the phone. If they ask, I either say no or tell them what I can
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    New Grad NICU Advice :)

    Imafloat replied to laurenk317's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!
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    Preceptor gift

    Imafloat replied to stumaxtan's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite gift was a handwritten card telling me thank you and saying how I made a difference in her life, how I helped her shape her practice, all kinds of pets and fuzzies. I still have it. I can...
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    There but for the grace of....

    Imafloat replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a NICU nurse and the thing that gets to me the most are the Cool Cap babies. The Cool Cap is a head cooling device we use if an infant qualifies for it after suffering a hypoxic event at birth....
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    interview dress code....

    Imafloat replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed for a different position at my current hospital last week. I found some really cute grey suede wedge shoes at Marshall's. I started with the shoes. I wore the grey shoes, grey slacks,...
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    Making a great shadow impression

    Imafloat replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    Be yourself. If you try to fit into what you think they want, you are lying to yourself and may not be happy there. I don't think you did as poorly as the interview as you think you did, because they...
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    Externship :)

    Imafloat replied to sophie<3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations!
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    Blood products question

    Imafloat replied to TigerGalLE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We give blood through 24 g PIV and UVC. Our PICCs aren't big enough for blood. I gave blood yesterday, 35 cc over 2
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    Patient's Families as Facebook Friends....

    Imafloat replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OMG, I would never take a picture of a patient with my phone, that is a big humongous HIPPA
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    Primaries, too close, and when/how to get out

    Imafloat replied to umcRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is why I hesitate to sign up for primaries. I was in a similar situation once and I stuck it out. I felt that if I felt that bad, the parents felt even worse and me leaving them was going to...
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    Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    Imafloat replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get burned out too. All the things you won't miss are things that could be changed. Won't you miss the patients that you help? Will you miss that 1:1 pediatric patient's parents thanking you for...
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    Do you let gastroschisis babies with silos be held?

    Imafloat replied to heymama1plus1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No. There is too much risk
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    Thorough assessments and keeping on schedule

    Imafloat replied to Moondance's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Moondance, I also wanted to say, I know it's hard, but try not to let them rush you too much, it's your name going on the chart so you are responsible if something goes wrong. I'm a preceptor and I...
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    hard time

    Imafloat replied to asdjkl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It sounds like nobody on your unit knows what is going on. You need to look up your hospital policies and print them out and put them in a folder and keep them with you. Make sure you are doing your...
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    Thorough assessments and keeping on schedule

    Imafloat replied to Moondance's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I usually do a very thorough assessment my first assessment. If I have 2 kids due at 8 I will start one at 0745, if one of the 0800 feeds is NG, I would do that one first. I'm a list person so I'll...
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    What kind of scrubs do you wear?

    Imafloat replied to grlgid's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not sure if you are asking what is comfortable? I love the Uniform Advantage Butter Soft line. Very comfortable and I get complimented on my scrubs a lot. We can wear what we want within certain...
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    Low Press "Gag"ney Scores- help!!

    Imafloat replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You may need more than 4 hours a week to fix this. You need to look at the specific areas you are scoring low on and the comments and see what is recurring. You may need to reeducate your staff....
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    Not sure how I'm going to survive

    Imafloat replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Baby Lady, I'm not sure where you live but if there is an Aldi near you, try shopping there. I love Aldi, their quality and prices are excellent. I'm glad you are getting ahead. Sometimes it's so...
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    Not sure how I'm going to survive

    Imafloat replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my fourth year and I won't make anywhere near
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    Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

    Imafloat replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    It goes both ways, but she asked specifically for new grads. I'm a new preceptor. I can't change the thoughts of nurses who have been practicing for 20 years, but hopefully I can influence our next...
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    Babies discharged on caffeine

    Imafloat replied to nicunana's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't discharge babies with caffeine. The only time we discharge with a monitor is they are getting home going
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    Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

    Imafloat replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when they judge. They will judge our patients and their families and choices the moms have made. I'm a NICU nurse. No matter where you work or what 'flavor' nurse you become, remember...
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    Horizontal Hostility Crisis / HR

    Imafloat replied to pistolchick's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters, sometimes it's just not worth it and time to move on. I have a feeling that anything you say will be misconstrued and used against you, especially since you already...