NeoNurseTX

NeoNurseTX RN

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  1. New RN licensure

    NeoNurseTX replied to MR2012's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you have to take the time off, you're likely to be asked about the reason why in interviews so have something that puts you in a favorable light

  2. Help! I can't find a job in Houston!

    NeoNurseTX replied to TXgirl83's topic in Texas Nursing

    Being that it's the end of Jan, internships have already started and most of them required application in mid-fall 2010. Also, we have a LOT of nursing schools around here. I'd definitely start...

  3. Question for those who do head/body cooling

    NeoNurseTX replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I THINK this is ours, too. Not sure about the weight,

  4. How long does it take you to calculate the doctor's med/IV order?

    NeoNurseTX replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in General Nursing

    We double check everything we draw up anyway.. and I've asked people to double check and triple check things with me because I'm so afraid of swapping numbers

  5. "Mature" graduates finding employment

    NeoNurseTX replied to zbb13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Our new grads always seem to be a mix of younger and second

  6. Need Help with Primary Care Nursing in NICU

    NeoNurseTX replied to oglesbymom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We do it. Nurse has to agree to it if a parent asks. Orientees get priority over primaries. Whoever signed up first gets (or should get) priority over new primaries if both primaries are working...

  7. Pulse Oximetry

    NeoNurseTX replied to Sunlight-RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I was in a smaller NICU, the RTs charted on the pulse ox (we changed it), they also ran the gasses. Now that I'm in a HUGE unit, the nurses change sites, document on it, and we run all the...

  8. NG/OG tube verification policies

    NeoNurseTX replied to Sue Hinds's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aspiration, auscultation.. not the gold standard but the most cost effective. NDs are by

  9. Interview with Texas Children's Hospital

    NeoNurseTX replied to Lucy79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I thought they were magnet so I don't think they would hire LVNs. Maybe they're aren't. I interviewed with them and did a preceptorship there and it was very different to me compared to where I am...

  10. Preceptorship in NICU - waste of time?

    NeoNurseTX replied to 3fins's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did my preceptorship in a NICU but they were only hiring in level 2 when I graduated and I didn't want anything but 3. I ended up moving out of state anyway but I definitely think having done my...

  11. The ethics and laws associated with keeping a personal diary

    NeoNurseTX replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    I journal. Don't really mention names and no one reads it. Sorry but the gov't isn't going to forbid what I express in my PERSONAL journal. It's my outlet and I've done it since elementary school....

  12. GA, CO, or TX Which state has a higher pay rate for RN?

    NeoNurseTX replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    Houston has the highest pay for the cost of living in the

  13. Looking for NP in Womens Services for Rotations

    NeoNurseTX replied to mbtran321's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yup, work at same hospital...went to same school...on my

  14. Looking for NP in Womens Services for Rotations

    NeoNurseTX replied to mbtran321's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey, I know

  15. frustration - new grad in level iii

    NeoNurseTX replied to rnicu28's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was thrown into nights after precepting on days without help. It was okay though because nights are slower and the only difference is we hang more lines and bath/weigh. If you're this stressed out...

  16. HELP! Ostomy bag will NOT stay on!

    NeoNurseTX replied to Preemie2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are you sure we aren't taking care of the same kid? We had one with bag changes every touch time. It was a VERY trying experience. Then suddenly something would work and then another part of it...

  17. *Easy* things I just hate doing

    NeoNurseTX replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    Me - admission computer charting. HUGE consumption of time I could use to be taking care of my new ICU

  18. *Easy* things I just hate doing

    NeoNurseTX replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    Updating the aunt, cousin, mother-in-law's friend, etc. I simply don't anymore. Ask the baby's

  19. Breast Milk Verification

    NeoNurseTX replied to CHBRRT's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We usuallly do 2 RNs or the parents if they're at the bedside. I don't see why an RT couldn't. It's not that hard to compare a label to a ID

  20. How often do you change clear fluids? Pressors in particular!

    NeoNurseTX replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Every 24 hrs, total line/fluid change. If the baby is only on clears, day shift does it, if it's anything running with TPN, nights does it. Art line fluids changed q24 but the tubing and tranducer is...

  21. PICU, NICU, CVICU, or ???

    NeoNurseTX replied to sweetsabo's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm a NICU nurse and I just floated to PICU --- OMG I do NOT want to be a PICU nurse EVER. They gave me a "super easy" assignment by their standards but it's a "hard" assignment NICU wise. I think...

  22. BSN needed to work in Texas?

    NeoNurseTX replied to shoecrazynurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've never worked anywhere where you got a pay difference for BSN. Recently my hospital made BSNs required for new hires

  23. BSN needed to work in Texas?

    NeoNurseTX replied to shoecrazynurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Some hospitals, yes. Most don't require it

  24. Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    NeoNurseTX replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    Also, full time nights we can work W Th F every week and that would cover our weekend commitment of 4 weekend shifts a month...F counts for night shifters. We also have a dedicated weekend

  25. Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    NeoNurseTX replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    I think every full time night nurse feels that way with the sleeping. It's part of working nights and one of the reasons we get a shift diff. It wreaks havoc on your body. It sounds you are a new...