liltiger427

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1. Weekends only

   liltiger427 posted a topic in Career Support

   I've been working NICU for about 9 months on a weekend day schedule. So I work Sat & Sun 7a-7p, with one day on call during the week. Last weekend, I was sick and called in and didn't work. I have had scheduled vacation for next weekend (June 23 ...

2. High risk/preterm deliveries

   liltiger427 replied to liltiger427's topic in NICU

   We always have respiratory therapy with us, and if it's anything less than 35 weeks, doc or NP is there also. If we know baby has issues and it's over 35 weeks, a provider will be there. But RT and RN always.

3. High risk/preterm deliveries

   liltiger427 posted a topic in NICU

   I have been off orientation for almost a month and I feel like I had a very successful orientation. I was even recognized by my manager for catching when my baby went into SVT on my shift. I feel like I'm really catching on to the routine of the NICU...

4. Hunting for first job...

   liltiger427 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I graduated with my ASN in May. I went on countless interviews, job shadows, peer interviews, and finally got my first job offer for a Med/Surg floor at the 2nd biggest hospital in town in June. I passed NCLEX the next day and am now a RN. I did my d...

5. Weekends only?

   liltiger427 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Got my first RN interview. Graduate in 3 weeks. This job I interviewed for is in the NICU, which is my dream! She said she's very interested and the pay is super! But it's 7p-7a every Fri and Sat night. Anyone ever done this? I am not crazy about wor...

6. Eating healthy

   liltiger427 replied to Joa1680's topic in General Students

   I usually try to keep some sort of protein with me at school. Nuts, trail mix, jerky or something like that. Your energy is precious, so keep it up if you can. And good luck! It's a wild ride, but it has been fun. I graduate in May, and it's almost u...

7. Feeling better!

   liltiger427 posted a topic in General Students

   My post last week reflected my frustration and exhaustion. Today, I am feeling better. I've been interested in OB and NICU since before I started the program, and I got to see a birth for the first time and it was the most amazing thing I've ever exp...

8. Burning the candle at both ends...

   liltiger427 posted a topic in General Students

   I literally feel burnt out. I've been getting only one day off per week, if I'm lucky. I am in the hardest semester of my program, I work part time and I have a 3 year old. We're about halfway thru the semester and this is where it starts to get inte...

9. Driving an hour to school there and back

   liltiger427 replied to SarahStoddard14's topic in General Students

   I know many students who drive a lot for school, and we have bad winters. It's doable!

10. Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

    liltiger427 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    Ours has always been 80%, but we are a private Catholic university. Our math is 90%. I was told it is because we are accredited by another institution that is optional. Our graduating class this semester has 9 students, out of probably 50 that starte...

11. Preceptorship?

    liltiger427 posted a topic in General Students

    What is preceptorship? Does everyone complete this in their last semester, even ASN? Just wondering. Thanks!

12. First interview/job as PCT

    liltiger427 posted a topic in Technicians

    I am currently entering my 2nd semester of my ASN program. I have always worked retail and have no healthcare experience yet. I have my very first interview next week for a PCT position on the Inpatient Oncology floor at our biggest hospital in town....

13. Pharmacology help please! 3rd semester

    liltiger427 replied to jgomez539's topic in Student Assist

    I'm in Pharm right now and our instructor actually writes everything on the board and we copy it down (not always word for word, it just depends on how much you want to write). I also record lectures, and then I go home and transfer everything to not...

14. Pathophysiology

    liltiger427 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm wondering about Patho. I got a C in Anatomy 1 and in Anatomy 2, but I was working full time while taking those and I have a 2 year old. I've dropped my hours and my fiancee does most of the care taking of my son. He will be 3 a few weeks after th...

15. Do I have any options?

    liltiger427 replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    No one is trying to "condemn" you for feeling the way you do...but your post title says, "Do I have any options?" meaning...you were asking a question. Then you come up with a reason why each of those options will not work. There is NO room for negat...