NICUmiiki DNP, NP

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    Do you think that taking micro and a&p two together is doable?

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

    Been there, done that. Survived. I'm a nurse
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    Is it easier to get into an ADN program VS. a BSN program now?

    NICUmiiki replied to nhayes1984's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my area, the cheaper the program (community colleges) are the most
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    DACA nursing students (health insurance)Malcolm X college

    NICUmiiki replied to Blue14_mc's topic in General Students

    Does the school offer health
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    How often do you folks have to be mandated to work a 16 hour shift

    NICUmiiki replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Im in a similar unit as NICU guy. I've never been mandated and no one has been mandated at all in the 3 years I've been here. Our hospital would rather use incentives as that causes less burn out and...
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    Pediatric OR RN wanting to go to NICU

    NICUmiiki replied to jdsmom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a birthing hospital with a Level 3 NICU. We have a full surgery service and only usually send out for ECMO and hearts. We start orientation with Level 2. You don't move on to level 3 until...
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    Current Nurse practitioners??

    NICUmiiki replied to live2bme22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No. Not in my area. The NICU nurses basically have 0 experience with people over 15 pounds and still get
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    Current Nurse practitioners??

    NICUmiiki replied to live2bme22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in NNP school now. I've worked in a NICU for 3 years. Several nurses in the NICU and in the ER were I worked as an ER Tech have become FNPs and get jobs
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    Dumb Newbie

    NICUmiiki replied to rapids123's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Another of my answers copied from another post: I will use the term APRN because that is what my state uses and what the consensus model recommends. ARNP is still used by a few states. APRN - Advanced...
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    Dumb Newbie

    NICUmiiki replied to rapids123's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    My own answer copied from another post: I'm a DNP student at a big state university. I prefer to knock it out all at once. 1 extra year now vs. 2 or more later. I really don't want to do school again...
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    Becoming an NNP

    NICUmiiki replied to Pattoncy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most NNP programs want 2 years experience in a Level III or higher. This is important. You aren't exposed to the same problems in a Level II, and in the rare instance that more acute shows up, you...
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    LPN vs CNA??

    NICUmiiki replied to lauren9763's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LPNs are nurses. CNAs are not. CNAs tends to have much more physically demanding jobs. Neither CNAs or LPNs work in L&D in my area. This will depend on the location/hospital. Our L&D only has...
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    FNP as a First Assist?

    NICUmiiki replied to eg1014's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My state is experiencing a hard-stop on out-of-scope practices. They've been notifying NPs working in inappropriate areas that they must pursue the appropriate education or find a new job. An FNP...
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    RN to MSN or BSN to DNP?

    NICUmiiki replied to CeeSmall94's topic in General Students

    Finishing the BSN would be a better route in my opinion. BSN programs can be usually completed in a about 1-1.5 years as you gain experience (and decide what you want to specialized in) and are...
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    New Grad RN

    NICUmiiki replied to JuliannaJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't feel obligated to do medsurg. If you can get a job in a NICU right away, take it. Don't turn down the job you really want. PICU nurses are the most prepared, but even they have a bit of a...
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    FNP as a First Assist?

    NICUmiiki replied to eg1014's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My state strictly follows the consensus model. That seems to be the general direction a lot of states are going. To function as a FA, RNs (including APRNs) must be RNFA certified. A lot of RNFA...
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    How can I succeed as a new grad RN?

    NICUmiiki replied to decotes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ask questions (ask experienced people, not people as new as you), don't assume. Accept feedback. Read policies. Most people on my big unit started as new
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    Bridge Programs, BSN and Employment

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

    Edit: I obviously misread the whole thing. Unless the hospital agrees to the lengthened time, you'll have to do a program within the required amount of
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    CLEP Exam Question

    NICUmiiki replied to aspiringnursec99's topic in General Students

    A school would need to evaluate and assign a grade/pass mark on a transcript. You can't just enter a CLEP test score directly on
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    Lpn working in Labor and delivery

    NICUmiiki replied to Alexisanne293's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital only uses RNs. They also have surg techs. Since you are passionate about women's health, you should be able to find a job in an OBGYN office. You get more exposure to the women's health...
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    Question

    NICUmiiki replied to Khushi123's topic in General Students

    Yep. Thanks. I messed up on that
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    Women's Health NP Questions

    NICUmiiki replied to EStudent2b2010's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    FNPs can work in women's health. You will not be a WHNP, but care of the woman across the woman across the lifespan is within the scope of an FNP. You will have to compete with WHNPs for those jobs....
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    Lubbock Texas

    NICUmiiki replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Obviously TN has yet to enforce the consensus model, but it will probably will in the future as NP education and scope slowly become more and more standardized across the nation. The reason why NPs...
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    Question

    NICUmiiki replied to Khushi123's topic in General Students

    In pediatrics, we weigh diapers to determine urine output. 1 mg of water (and urine) = 1 mL. That direct 1:1 only applies to water (and urine), not
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    Weaning parents off monitors in preparation for discharge

    NICUmiiki replied to mycurlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't force most to. We do make sure they've covered all of the care including multiple feeds. The only ones that are required to room in are the ones who are going home with equipment. We have...
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    Weaning parents off monitors in preparation for discharge

    NICUmiiki replied to mycurlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Honestly, the owlet is just a pulse ox. I doubt that it's actually biting the babies. The parent see reddened, peeling, damaged skin and understandably assume it's a burn. I think it's more likely...