goshenc1

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1. Nurse with 10 years adult experience starting NICU ..... help!!!!

   goshenc1 replied to notsosupernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Sorry, message posted twice. Have no idea how to "tag" nursed40 in my original

2. Nurse with 10 years adult experience starting NICU ..... help!!!!

   goshenc1 replied to notsosupernurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Nursed40- I'm a former new grad nurse and landed a job in the NICU right off the bat. I've been at it a little over 1.5 years now. While there's no truly "typical" day, I'll do my best! :) I...

3. number of IV starts

   goshenc1 replied to acenab4jc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Same as NicuGal for the most part. We do the PIVs-2x per RN, 6 times for the RNs then notify NNP/MD. Usually they'll try at that point for a PIV as well. Frequent meds, antibiotics, long term...

4. New Grad and would like advice about NICU

   goshenc1 replied to qbanmom5's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   My NICU hires new grads- lucky for me! I applied online through the hospital's website. Got a call back, interviewed in person (panel style interview), and was offered the position. As far as my...

5. New Grad and would like advice about NICU

   goshenc1 replied to qbanmom5's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   My NICU hires new grads- lucky for me! I applied online through the hospital's website. Got a call back, interviewed in person (panel style interview), and was offered the position. As far as my...

6. Newer NICU RN - question avout basics! Weights, baths, etc...

   goshenc1 replied to nicurabbott's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Agreed with the previous comments about checking with your unit/hospital protocols. In my NICU we weigh the babies every night and bathe them M, W, F, nights. Regardless which night I'm working I...

7. showing initiative for a NICU position

   goshenc1 replied to sophie<3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Getting that interview is a crucial first step, so congrats on getting that far! I was a new grad and got hired in a Level 111 NICU in an urban environment. Some things I believe really helped me...

8. Cooling

   goshenc1 replied to Jtsqueek's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Esophageal probe (continuous), skin temp probe (continuous, and specific to the cooling machine set up- not the one used on the beds), and axillary temps are what we

9. Starting NICU in 1 week in need of helpful tips!!

   goshenc1 replied to slrivas18's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'm a NICU nurse and it's my first job as a RN right out of school- here's my 2 cents worth: - Buy a little book that you can fit in your scrub pocket. Fill it with info you learn on the job- your...

10. What experience needed for NICU

    goshenc1 replied to emmie9905's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can say from personal experience not all NICU's require experience. My first job as an RN is in a level III NICU, I've been at it for nearly 7 months now. It really depends on the hospital, city,...

11. would this be useful?

    goshenc1 replied to goats'r'us's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone know of patterns for hats? My mom knits but isn't a nurse and has never been in a NICU before. I'm about to start my first job in a NICU and she really wants to knit hats for the babies....

12. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    goshenc1 replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much Bortaz, RN! I can't wait to start. Gotta admit, I've stumbled onto a lot of your posts throughout different threads- you have such great advice and tips for fellow nurses. Thank you...

13. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    goshenc1 replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Rnpic, I'm not sure how much my experiences will help you, but they might so here it goes. I graduated nursing school in August, took and passed my boards in November, applied for positions (NICU,...