NICUmiiki DNP, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

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    What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    NICUmiiki replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN -
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    No longer a nursing student - graduation!

    NICUmiiki replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Whhoooooppp!!!!
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    Please Give Opinion on a Test Question I Had on Fundies Final

    NICUmiiki replied to vigor145's topic in General Students

    I would have chosen C. Since you watching the patient walk into the exam room, you need to make sure they are steady and won't fall on the way in. Don't ignore their gait and balance on the way in to...
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    Starting an IV with Lidocaine or Not?

    NICUmiiki replied to hayest's topic in Patient Medications

    When I had surgery, I refused the lido. I just wanted her to get it over with. While obviously I think getting stuck hurts, I just don't think that it's a significant amount of pain to warrant any...
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    SHORTAGE OF NURSES

    NICUmiiki replied to shermainenevels's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry, I didn't mean it in an "dangling the carrot" type of way. It was just anecdotal evidence of jobs for new grads actually
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    Need help with graduation gift idea for new RN grad

    NICUmiiki replied to Windynurse's topic in General Nursing

    An NCLEX prep course, a stethoscope, a gift certificate to scrub
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    SHORTAGE OF NURSES

    NICUmiiki replied to shermainenevels's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where I live (don't ask me please), it is not hard to get a job as a new grad. Those without a job at graduation will be in the minority. I won't speak of the actual supply/demand in my area
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    Nurse loan forgiveness?

    NICUmiiki replied to michlynn's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program? If so, the first group won't be eligible for forgiveness untill 2017, so there's no one with personal experience. The program started...
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    NICUmiiki replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked 36 hours per week (3 12-hour shifts) as an ER tech throughout nursing
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    Therapeutic Communication question

    NICUmiiki replied to pumpkinspice's topic in General Students

    They aren't trying to be snappy. They want to help YOU learn. They know A LOT, but want to see what you know first then guide you in the right direction. I've learned so much from this site and you...
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    What is the freaking deal with OB?

    NICUmiiki replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    I think a lot of people have warm fuzzy memories of L&D units from their experiences as visitors/patients. Babies and happiness and glitter and such.. All I can think of is sticking my hand in...
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    Causes of losing your license?

    NICUmiiki replied to Libby1987's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I check the disciplinary bulletin every time it is released and the only things I see people lose their licenses for are not cooperating with the Recovery Nurses
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    Future nurse needs help

    NICUmiiki replied to mirc88_sl's topic in General Students

    I say take both. I'm sure you can handle one extra 8 hr shift once a month during the summer, then you can start picking up more when the externship is over. Gives you an inside to both hospitals and...
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    If you decided to be a RN, think again..

    NICUmiiki replied to kate_ibl's topic in General Students

    Just to add some additional perspectives, I've taken both the TEAS V and the HESI A2 for two different schools. I only took each once. The school didn't charge for the HESI, and I paid $60 to take the...
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    I thought we learned that in nursing school!

    NICUmiiki replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Waiting 15 minutes isn't in our policy. Often we double team it and get both at the same
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    Is it better to become a CNA or LVN before entering into a Nursing Program ?

    NICUmiiki replied to sovarah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just to clarify for the OP, an LNA is a licensed nursing assistant. Most states do not use this designation, only
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    Will green skin hurt my career?

    NICUmiiki replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do it! Don't forget the piercings though. It won't look authentic without them. And if your employer doesn't understand, you don't want to work for them
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    Is it better to become a CNA or LVN before entering into a Nursing Program ?

    NICUmiiki replied to sovarah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would only consider the LVN program if you're having trouble getting into an RN program. That's a lot of
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    Is it better to become a CNA or LVN before entering into a Nursing Program ?

    NICUmiiki replied to sovarah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can get your CNA in high school or without disturbing classes for your RN, do it. It gives you part-time/PRN job opportunities. If not, I wouldn't spend extra time or money on it unless it will...
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    New to nicu

    NICUmiiki replied to schnookimz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I saw that too. I won't start until June probably, so I could
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    New to nicu

    NICUmiiki replied to schnookimz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My job in the NICU actually requires me to purchase this book. Looks like I'll be shelling out $60
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    Getting Ahead

    NICUmiiki replied to hennezzy's topic in General Students

    I'm an ER Tech. I draw blood, place Foley catheters, splint broken bones, perform chest compressions in codes, and many other tasks in the emergency department. I was a CNA, I didn't renew it because...
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    PRN Differentials

    NICUmiiki replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work at now, new grads get $20 base. Prn staff get $28 base. PRN also doesn't get raises unless the hospital raises the rate for all of
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    Graduating with $15K in debt and they wont let me sit for boards :(

    NICUmiiki replied to kimmypeach's topic in Nursing Career

    I think the OP earned credits at another school, transferred, and still owes them money. She can't get a transcript from the first school without paying what she
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    New to nicu

    NICUmiiki replied to schnookimz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All of the NICUs I know of provide stethoscopes. Each baby has their own stethoscope to only be used on them, and the nurses clean and share