littlepeopleRNICU

littlepeopleRNICU

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  1. What do you love most about nursing?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to NickiLynne11's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the NICU and love the critical care aspect of the job. The Stepdown babies are fun too, but that's not what I came here intentionally for. I love the challenge and puzzle it presents, and in...

  2. University of South Carolina Online NP

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to jgcadet's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, here's to hoping we both get good news soon! Good

  3. University of South Carolina Online NP

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to jgcadet's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have applied for the AGACNP track for Fall 2015. What did you apply for? Have you heard anything back

  4. NICU vs MedSurg

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to migo1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How do you like NICU so far,

  5. New to peds PDN

    littlepeopleRNICU posted a topic in Private Duty

    Hello! I am a full-time NICU nurse who has picked up a PRN position in pediatric private duty nursing. Does anyone here have a position in peds PDN? Any tips for me? Likes and dislikes about the...

  6. New to peds PDN

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for the replies! I'm excited! I'm excited that a few of the patients I'll be seeing are also babies I took care of during their NICU stay :) it's cool to get to watch them continuously make...

  7. New to peds private duty nursing

    littlepeopleRNICU posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello! I am a full-time NICU nurse who has picked up a PRN position in pediatric private duty nursing(I will also post this in the PDN forum). Does anyone here have a position in peds PDN? Any tips...

  8. central line changes

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Bgwalth's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have recently had a few changes in our policy. Up until now, tubing and microclave changes were Q72hr, with the exception of IL tubing being changed daily. All hyperal or fluids with anything added...

  9. General peds or NICU opportunity

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to MGMR's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you have the opportunity to start in NICU, and are sure that's what you want to do, I would definitely jump on it. It's true, the NICU IS a world all of its own. It's like nowhere else, and if you...

  10. Univ. of South Alabama Adv. Emergency (FNP/AGAC-NP) BSN to DNP - Reviews? Advice?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to zips2015's topic in School, College Programs

    Can you give me a little more info on the program? I'm not finding some answers from the website I would like to. Is the ENP only offered full-time? I'm trying to decide between FNP and ACNP, so I was...

  11. Univ. of South Alabama Adv. Emergency (FNP/AGAC-NP) BSN to DNP - Reviews? Advice?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to zips2015's topic in School, College Programs

    For what it's worth, and this may entirely be specific to the individual programs, I know two people who have graduated from USA's programs, and one that is currently in one, and they all love it and...

  12. cancle my nclex result

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to kaurb22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm curious about what ended up

  13. Why do students get asked to do everything?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I realize this was a couple years ago, but just for any students lurking that may have the same attitude as that last line...if you think constant requests from call light-happy patients stop when...

  14. FNP vs ACNP

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    BostonFNP, if I am wanting to work in the hospital primarily, working in an ER, ICU, or as a hospitalist role, do you feel an FNP program would suit

  15. FNP vs ACNP

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The ACNPs I have met also do more than basic admission orders and discharges. I know a lot of this will depend on your region, and the institution itself. I wish this decision was more clear

  16. BS to Nurse Practitioner Route

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Patel.94's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not 100% positive there's no loop around it, but any schools I have looked at or had friends go to, a nursing license is required for entry. Some programs also require actual nursing experience...

  17. FNP vs ACNP

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you both for your responses! I talked to a few people at work last night who are in NP programs, and based off what they're told in their programs, FNP would probably be better for me. I just...

  18. Level III to Level IV

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to krenee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it really depends on your state and what the levels are recognized as there. In SC, a level III is recognized as the highest. The hospital I work at does everything aside from cardiac...

  19. ECMO

    littlepeopleRNICU posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone here have any experience with doing ECMO, specifically priming? There's a possibility I may be becoming a primer soon. Any tips for learning the procedure and tidbits of the circuit and...

  20. L&D nurse interested in NICU

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to knufflebunny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This post is old, so I don't know if you've made a decision or are still thinking on it, but yes, like any ICU, NICU is stressful. More or less so depending on the level and type of patients the NICU...

  21. Question for you NICU nurses: what exactly is special care nursery?

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to uRNmyway's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it really depends on the unit, so I agree, it's important for you to get clarification! Our special care refers to 3-4 baby assignments and they are usually just resolving a few final issues...

  22. And the award for most asked question goes to...

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The weight question, as well. Or when their intubated baby will get to "try a bottle", or as someone mentioned, the circ

  23. ECMO

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for your reply. Our unit is set up a bit differently, it sounds like. We have an ECMO team, but it is made up of nurses and RTs who are also bedside staff some shifts. It is about 10 staff...

  24. NNP 24 hour coverage

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to mybooboo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know this is old, but our NNPs do 24-hour shifts, as well. Usually what they'll do is be there and awake the entire day, and then go to the on-call lounge and sleep after things settle down at...

  25. And the award for most asked question goes to...

    littlepeopleRNICU replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The circ question kills me when they have so much going on!! Especially at that little. I'm sorry, but their memberes look like a little tic-tac. How are you gonna circ THAT?!