NICU_nurse2b

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1. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   NICU_nurse2b replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   Has anyone ever stuck thier hands under the faucet at home (after 13hrs + 1hr drive each way) and think "What the h*** is wrong with this thing?!!" when no water appears my hospital has sinks with automatic faucets

2. Help, I'm getting worried to be oriented at ortho floor

   NICU_nurse2b replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

   My first job is in ortho. I've been out of orientation since June. Ortho was not my first choice, it was actually the last thing I wanted to do. It has grown on me and I couldn't imagine starting out any where else. Excellent post Roy!! I wish I had ...

3. Nursing Job Fairs: How do I prepare?

   NICU_nurse2b replied to VU RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

   I was hired from attending a Job fair given at the hospital. I was interviewed for two different units on the spot. I was called back a week or two later to job shadow and a week later with two job offers. I wore a business pant suit. I planned to st...

4. How far does everyone commute to work?

   NICU_nurse2b replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I live about 70 miles from where I work. It takes me an hour and 10 min to get to work. I leave about an 1 1/2 before worke so I spend about 3 hours getting and coming from work. I love the way to work. The drove home can be tough at times. I love wh...

5. what to put on your worksheet?

   NICU_nurse2b replied to megan mahal's topic in Orthopaedic

   tried to copy and paste. sheet was not readable.

6. what to put on your worksheet?

   NICU_nurse2b replied to megan mahal's topic in Orthopaedic

   I am a new nurse and work on a ortho floor. I have tried to upload my brains. I don't think it worked. I will try again.

7. Whats the craziest or funniest thing you ever seen as a nurse?

   NICU_nurse2b replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Humor

   I have not been a nurse long, but this is the funniest so far. Pt was a LOL that was confused after surgery. I went in the room about 0200 to check on her. I did not turn the lights on. I was rearranging her blankets. There was a brown log in bed wit...

8. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

   NICU_nurse2b replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX

   1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75 took me about 1.5 hours 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? no test review studied on my own and with some friends from saunders and the cd. the cd was really helpful...

9. PDA for Ivy Tech nursing program

   NICU_nurse2b replied to 2bNurse Elizabeth's topic in Indiana

   I went to Ivy Tech Lafayette and purchased a PDA. (not required) I found it very helpful in looking info up on meds, diseases, procedures etc. I did not need to carry these books with me to clinicals. I purchased a high end model (at the time), palm ...

10. Anyone start their new job yet??

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Achoo!'s topic in New Nurse

    Just thought I would post that yesterday I got a call from the nurse recruiter offering me both jobs that I interviewed for. I took the night shift at the Spine Center. I start the 25th. Can't wait!! Next jump is passing boards on March 4th. :w00t:

11. Anyone start their new job yet??

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Achoo!'s topic in New Nurse

    Im so jealous!!! I'm still waiting to hear back from one of my interviews. GOOD LUCK to everyone!!:w00t:

12. fun scrub ideas needed

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    This is not an idea for fun slogans, but what you can do with scrubs. My SIL made me a bag for nursing school out of scrubs. It is the coolest bag ever! The pocket on the outside of the bag is made out of the V from the neckline of a scrub top.

13. Need Advice cancelling job shadow d/t weather

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NICU_nurse2b's topic in Career Support

    Thank You!! I will be safe!

14. Need Advice cancelling job shadow d/t weather

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NICU_nurse2b's topic in Career Support

    Jolie - I do understand what you are saying. I checked the road conditions on the state website and the roads I will be traveling on are good. They are only wet no snow or ice. I am a mother of 3 and would not risk my life if I thought there was a t...

15. Need Advice cancelling job shadow d/t weather

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NICU_nurse2b's topic in Career Support

    Thank You!!! That is what I was thinking. My husband is a very dramatic and he is getting upset with me because I told him I am still going. I asked him what he would do if I told him the same thing. He said he would still go in but he has more drivi...