xdednrt

xdednrt has 1 years experience.

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1. Male NICU nurse

   xdednrt replied to Callsign Skinny's topic in NICU

   I haven't had any issues being a male in the NICU. Just remain professional and remember that you are dealing with not only babies in a fragile state but also parents who are going through a very difficult time. In the end, as long as you are caring...

2. Fresh nurse from school

   xdednrt replied to jameshutch's topic in Men

   My best advice: Remind yourself that you don't even know what you don't know. Give yourself grace and be humble. Just because school is out, remember that this is when you really start learning. Take care of yourself but train your mind and body t...

3. Working while in nursing school?

   xdednrt replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

   I certainly wouldn't discredit either side of the coin. You can learn a lot from PCT work but it isn't pivotal to being a good nurse. I work for a software company full-time (so my wife and I can have benefits) but I make sure that when clinical ro...

4. Working while in nursing school?

   xdednrt replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

   Figured I'd throw in my two cents. I got lucky enough to secure a spot in a nights and weekends course; we meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4-8PM and I have clinical rotations on Saturday. I currently work M-F 8-5, but I'm fortunate...