NICUmiiki DNP, NP

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    Will my scars from cutting be a problem?

    NICUmiiki replied to S.F Skylar's topic in General Nursing

    Every school I know (except for one, they wear jackets) allows for a long sleeve t-shirt under the uniform. My school allows long sleeves t-shirts and we have a uniform scrub
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    can i drop bsn school and get aas for now

    NICUmiiki replied to iluvpink29's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Be prepared to pay out of pocket. If you have a junior standing now, financial aid will cover little to none of your courses at a community college. You would also probably have 2-2.5 years to...
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    Do quick results ever come faster than 48 hours?

    NICUmiiki replied to dannygirl04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here, you're license is usually posted within hours of finishing the NCLEX. My coworkers have usually found out the same
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    case study

    NICUmiiki replied to eliscar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well what happened
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    New student HELP!!

    NICUmiiki replied to kfrances's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You may need to make your own list. Find all of the conversions you need and put them together on one
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    Is it too soon to study for the HESI?

    NICUmiiki replied to SunkissedRN2b's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Which HESI will you be taking? I've taken the A2(entrance), Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Peds, OB, Mental Health, Med Surg, Community, and Management. I'll be taking the E2(exit) this semester. I...
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    Getting report during change of shift

    NICUmiiki replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital... Frequently, beds open at change of shift in the morning because of better staffing during the day on the floors. So it looks like we're holding the patient until shift change, but...
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    RNN in Canada and UK

    NICUmiiki replied to Bob.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Registered nurses in the US don't need a master's degree either. RNs either receive an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Science/Nursing (2-4 years) and can work in any unit including the NICU. If you...
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    Classes for next semester

    NICUmiiki replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Students

    I would go ahead and take the developmental psych or the urban studies. Developmental psych isn't particularly stressful. You might as well get some required classes out of the way. Save the extra...
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    Dealing with drug seekers without alienating them

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

    I don't think it's your responsibility to determine whether someone is a drug seeker or not. You can't decide whether someone has pain or not. Ask anyone who has chronic pain (or a Fundamentals...
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    Is this legal?

    NICUmiiki replied to Kaaa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Placebos are not allowed except in drug trials that the patient has consented to it already. It's not ethical to mislead a patient about their
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    Classes for next semester

    NICUmiiki replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Students

    I think a developmental math is a good idea. If you're not solid with the base needed for algebra, you might also have a hard time with stats. My school requires algebra for stats. Also, you'll be...
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    NICUmiiki replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I just chunk the whole thing minus urine in the biohazard
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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    NICUmiiki replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    We have cheap plastic bedpans (they'll collapse under some patients) in our ER. We usually throw them away after each
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    My study notes--Jan. test

    NICUmiiki replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks. I've saved this in my folder of NCLEX study
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    Should I be worried about my HESI score?

    NICUmiiki replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

    While I think the HESI exams are a good resource, they usually don't correlate well with classes. They require you to study specifically for them. Get a NCLEX study guide (most come with a question...
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    January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    NICUmiiki replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I told you he hasn't gone in 2.5
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    Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    NICUmiiki replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    Our time clock system does the same thing. We are able to fill out No Lunch forms if needed and we'll get credited for the 30 mins. Even though I usually don't take a specific 30 min break away from...
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    Can't observe a surgery without feeling whoozy

    NICUmiiki replied to princesagris's topic in General Students

    Focus on breathing and sit down if you need to. The only time I've felt faint was during a bone marrow biopsy. It was weird because I didn't feel grossed out by it or anything. I work in an ER and...
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    Undershirts

    NICUmiiki replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think target has champion shirts that are kind of like underarmor. I don't know , But it should be less
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    Undershirts

    NICUmiiki replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just buy cheap $5 or less shirts from forever 21, target, or Walmart. When they wear out, I throw them
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    Male catheters

    NICUmiiki replied to libran1984's topic in Men in Nursing

    I ask guys to do male caths simply because they can't do female caths without female staff in the room (so they might as well not do it). I KNOW that I'll be doing their female caths later so why not...
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    RDH to BSN (anyone??)

    NICUmiiki replied to RDH2001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You mentioned that you'd have to finish your BS in order to apply for PA school. I'd like to point out that most accelerated BSN programs require a bachelor's degree, but I've also heard of some...
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    How long was your initial orientation to the ER?

    NICUmiiki replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Emergency

    6 weeks in my
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    Meds?!!

    NICUmiiki replied to x0xerika's topic in General Students

    If you must, learn classes of drugs. Please don't make flashcards for every single drug. I endorse the opinion of just relaxing right