NICUmiiki DNP, NP

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    Placement hours- what is better?

    NICUmiiki replied to May110's topic in General Students

    Do the 12's! 6 hour shifts are unrealistic. When you graduate and get a job, it will probably have 12 hour shifts. You might as well start getting used to it
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    Extern ability HELP! First extern and first position and need info!

    NICUmiiki replied to Jmpwells's topic in General Students

    In my state, student nurses are only allowed to function as student nurses while participating in a BON approved nursing program. I cannot function as a nurse at any other time. In my job as a ER...
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    Is this normal??

    NICUmiiki replied to miri17k's topic in General Students

    Our classes this semester are 8-11 W and F. Clinicals can be ANY other time including full day (or night clinicals) at the hospital and random labs or simulations. I was lucky last semester. I only...
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    PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    NICUmiiki replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a brand new nurse, you'll probably have to work full-time at first. After you have experience, then you will probably be able to get a part-time or prn job. Be prepared to work a non-NICU job for a...
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    What are the REAL limitations between an RN AND a LPN?

    NICUmiiki replied to stronginchrist's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are a good number of LPNs in my BSN program. Most of them are doing it for a greater choice in career options, better pay & benefits, and to further their education as they had always...
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    Specialized nursing?

    NICUmiiki replied to stronginchrist's topic in General Students

    In ER, you get experience with the entire lifespan and with some critical care. There are ERs all over the planet, you'll probably need to speak the local language if you want to work in an ER abroad....
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    What Watch to choose?

    NICUmiiki replied to Roxannee's topic in General Students

    Get whatever you like. It doesn't have to be fancy, but it can be. I lean towards the fancier
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    What backpack do you use?

    NICUmiiki replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    I have a big Michael Kors shoulder bag. We have all ebooks so I just really need my
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    Tech Jobs?

    NICUmiiki replied to ntvan07's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm an ER Tech. I had just started nursing school, so I learned everything on the job. Orientation was 6 shifts, but help was always available when needed after I was
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    How should i round this based on the given rounding rules?

    NICUmiiki replied to Nursing2102's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are so right. I didn't even think about syringe pumps and the like.
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    How should i round this based on the given rounding rules?

    NICUmiiki replied to Nursing2102's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've never seen a pump that will let you set it more precise than a whole number. That's why you would round to a whole number. You aren't just arbitrarily rounding numbers. It is all based on the...
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    CNA/PCT - What's the difference?

    NICUmiiki replied to Jill2Shay's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    A PCT = CNA at my hospital. There is also a PCT course at the local technical college. They get their CNA, EKG, and Phlebotomy
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    Yup, I failed...2nd year, first semester! Need advice

    NICUmiiki replied to UmmIbrahim's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats! I loved reading the
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    Is my school the only one?

    NICUmiiki replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    My nursing classes are Sem. 1 - Patho, Pharm, Health Assessment Sem. 2 - Nursing 1, Nursing 2 Sem. 3 - Nursing 3, Nursing 4 Sem. 4 - Nursing 5, Nursing 6 Sem. 5 - Transition to Practice (NCLEX Prep),...
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    NICUmiiki replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hehe... I stopped coming during the semester and I've just started coming back. To keep the thread on track.. New grads in my ER start around $22 with $5 night and $5 weekend
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    Can someone describe a day in the life of an ER/ED PCT?

    NICUmiiki replied to CantDecideUsername's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I've been an ER Tech for 1 1/2 years. When I get to work, the first thing I do is clock in. Then, I will get some coffee and look for my assignment. I greet the nurses I'm working with, then I...
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    NICUmiiki replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats
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    Do the CNAs or RNs do personal care

    NICUmiiki replied to RNtobe23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my ER, everyone pitches in to wipe
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    Stethoscope for a PCT?

    NICUmiiki replied to sarrra23's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    On the very rare occasion that I need a stethoscope as an ER Tech, I've borrowed one from a
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    Denial of financial aid for previous associates degree

    NICUmiiki replied to Tracyprice1's topic in General Students

    A school can only give you FA (financial aid) for up to 150% of the hours for the program and they count any and all course work completed whether FA paid for it or not. For example the LPN program...
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    ER Workflow

    NICUmiiki replied to junejames's topic in Emergency

    In our ER, the nurses are 1:4 and 1:3 during peak. There is usually about 1 tech for every 2 nurses, sometimes there are more. There is always a float nurse to help the nurses with tasks. There is a...
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    ED Tech while License Pending???

    NICUmiiki replied to NurseEric81's topic in Emergency

    I'm an ER Tech and most of us are offered jobs before we graduate. When we do graduate, we are allowed to work as a tech up until we receive our temporary license. At that point, our pay rate changes...
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    Got a PCA job in the ER

    NICUmiiki replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I love working in the ER. The most important thing I think you have to master is being aware of what's going on around you. You have to be ready to decide where you are needed the most and roll with...
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    What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    NICUmiiki replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    80% is passing. They round to the nearest percent so 79.5% is
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    Future of nurse practitioners

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

    I really don't agree with you. NPs can do everything a PA can do, and on top of that, in many states they are completely independent and don't need to pay a physician to be available to consult at...