chownykRN13

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  1. Math 1301 UTA HARD?

    did u buy the book?? if not I can sell u mine
  2. Math 1301 UTA HARD?

    math 1301 was a total joke! I ended up taking 1302 contemporary math and did well! I have math books available if anyone would like to buy them I have both 1301 and 1302
  3. Probiotics

    I currently work in a level Iv nicu and was wondering if any of the NICUs u work out give baby's probiotics...
  4. Probiotics

    Yea we haven't either but I would think it could benefit them. We also use donor milk if none is available from mom but I think in conjunction with breast milk probiotics could help .... I'm doing research to see if it could help these babies
  5. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

    Our nicu is a level 4 and we usually r 2:1 but if they r feeder/growers and about to be discharged then sometimes a 3:1 but depends on the census and the amount of nurses. If the baby is on a vent it's never a 3:1
  6. Loma Linda Peds RN Residency Summer 2014

    As of yesterday NICU has not made calls yet and I know they r hiring 6-8 residents!!!!
  7. Loma Linda Peds RN Residency Summer 2014

    I'm finishing up the peds residency in the NICU ...be patient ... It takes a few weeks and I know they r reviewing apps now.... Not sure how many they r taking for nicu but my cohort they took 7 .... Good luck everyone this is the best place to work!
  8. New Grad REALLY interested in NICU

    I don't know for sure that the next cohort isn't going to take new grads for nicu I just know they don't take them for every cohort. They didn't take them for the last cohort but took them this time around. They only hire on the basis if they need mo...
  9. New Grad REALLY interested in NICU

    I agree .... Nicu managers doesn't want to hear "I just love babies" nicu isn't all rainbows and butterflies ..... It's more of a very challenging unit that is going to really test u emotionally ...also nicu is not just about babies it's about educa...
  10. New Grad REALLY interested in NICU

    Don't give up!!! Can I ask what school u went to???? Do you have any nursing experience???? And did u follow up on ur interview ???? I have 2 years peds experience as an LVN and I believe it really helped me land a position in NICU aso I was extremel...
  11. How did you land your first RN job?

    I've worked as an lvn for 2 years as a peds nurse. I graduated in June with my RN. I was just hired for a pediatric residency program in a level 3 NICU ...it was my dream job...be persistent and wait for a job u want.... They say if u find a job u lo...
  12. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    . Not sure just was told we will be getting an email letting us know..I'm so excited!!!!
  13. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    Got a spot in nicu!!!! Woohoo
  14. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    I slaked to the secretary on wed
  15. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    No I talked to the secretary on wed
  16. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    Stay positive ...it sucks cuz it's hard to find new graduate positions let alone a peds/nicu position...there is no way I want to work med/surg ...they told me they have until the 27th to make decisions
  17. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    Any news????
  18. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    Hear nicu calls are being made...fingers crossed
  19. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    I think my interview went well ...some of the questions threw me for a loop! Everyone was extremely nice!!! Does everyone that interviewed for nicu have there license???
  20. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    Ok awesome thank u!!!
  21. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    I interview Tuesday a dam so anxious and trying to prepare... Did they do any testing ( dosage) or was it just question and answer???
  22. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    did they tell u guys when they will let people know???
  23. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    At least most of u have interviewed mine is jan 7 and I'm so stressed out!!! I wish they could take us all ....last cohort they didn't take any for nicu and the cohort before that they took 2!!! So 6 is looking good!!! I hope we get this!!
  24. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    I interview next Monday for nicu ...I so nervous too!!!! Good luck to u
  25. Loma Linda RN Residency In Peds March 2014

    best of luck to u as well .... stay focused rcc program is a lot of work but one of the best around!