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Health at Any Size?

NICU Guy replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

Have you seen the CDC Obesity Maps that show the percentage of a state's population with a BMI >30 over time? In 1985, the top color was 10-14%. Over the next 25 yrs, they added four new colors to...
Anti Vaxxer I Knew Became A Nurse

NICU Guy replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

What is your point? BCG prevents TB, it is a vaccine. BCG protection lasts for up to 15 years. COVID-19 protection was very limited (2-3 months) and it does not prevent you from getting COVID. What is...
Anti Vaxxer I Knew Became A Nurse

NICU Guy replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

I wish people would stop using the word "vaccine" when referring to Covid. For 225 yrs the definition of a vaccine was "a product that stimulates a person's immune system to produce an immunity to a...
First term RN school

NICU Guy replied to Erickalcar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I agree with what the previous posters have said. My program was 15 months long. It felt like being on a treadmill at a full sprint for 15 months. You need to get your life in order before you start....
ABSN Schools

NICU Guy replied to ABSN2024's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

https://nursing.stonybrookmedicine.edu/acceleratedBaccalaureate
Chances of Getting Into NICU With an ADN

NICU Guy replied to Hinda's topic in General Nursing

I am going to guess that my unit is 80-90% BSN and 10-20% ASN. The high BSN percentage is mostly due to a majority of the local nursing schools were BSN
BON NCLEX PN Which State

NICU Guy replied to CLamplough27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

From what I have read on this site, do not apply for a license in New York. They are investigating any applications from graduates of nursing schools in Florida and may take a long time to get a...
Pearson Vue Trick 2015 Wrong

NICU Guy replied to dormanse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Did she graduate from a school with a high NCLEX pass rate? Did she get high grades in nursing school? The first 85 questions are a combination of 15 unscored (beta questions) and 70 scored...
BLS and RQI - Can't do it

NICU Guy replied to Brae30's topic in General Nursing

A couple years ago the hospital system switched from AHA to Red Cross RQI mannequins. I could do the compressions and keep them in the target circle, but the ventilations were either to shallow or too...
How to take the NCLEX without passing the HESI exit exam?

NICU Guy replied to FredCali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

You can't take NCLEX without having all your paperwork sent to the BON. The school has to send the paperwork stating that you completed all requirements for the nursing program, which you did not....
Nicu doctor says if a patient has a termor and you touch the patient and the extremity stops moving then it's not a seizure.

NICU Guy replied to annabananaNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

To differentiate between a tremor and a seizure, place a hand on the limb that is moving. If the movement stops, it is a tremor. If the movement does not stop when you place your hand on the limb, it...
Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2024

NICU Guy replied to RJC121394's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

I had a bad experience with applying to Vanderbilt Residency nine years ago. I was wait-listed. I had an in-person interview set-up with another hospital on Friday four hours away. On Thursday,...
Male Nursing Scholarships

NICU Guy replied to J.D. Adams's topic in Male Nursing Students

https://nursejournal.org/resources/financial-aid/nursing-scholarships-for-men/
2023 Raises/Cost of living

NICU Guy replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

11% raise last month, non-union
Pearson Vue Trick

NICU Guy replied to allnurses's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

You are doing a disservice to new grads by legitimizing the PVT trick. They are attempting to determine pass/fail based on a scheduling and payment processing software of Pearson Vue. It was never...
Is FNP school worth it

NICU Guy replied to Jlower's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I have several coworkers that got their FNP, but gave up looking for an FNP job. All they could get were Minute Clinics in Walgreens/CVS. A couple of coworkers got jobs as FNPs, but are coming back to...
Career Change From Adult Oncology to NICU, Nervous!

NICU Guy replied to Sweetpea04's topic in Nursing Career

We call that "High Fiving Jesus". Just a quick little trip and then back to
New To This Site

NICU Guy replied to ryan.blanco's topic in General Students

Choose the forum that best fits the topic. If it is about pre-nursing (classes before nursing school, got to Pre-Nursing. If your question is about nursing school, ask here under General
Worried about a Lawsuit

NICU Guy replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Specialties

Maybe some long lost relative is leaving you $1 million and the lawyer wants to give you the check. There is always hope that it is a good
Nursing couples

NICU Guy replied to Kennakenna's topic in First Year After Licensure

Once you both are working your nursing jobs, you will figure out what best works for both of you. Some couples want all days off together, some want a day off alone, and others want to work opposite...
Any advice for anxious and socially awkward new nurses?

NICU Guy replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

We started a mentorship program on our unit several months ago. The nurses that choose to be a mentor wear either a smiley face sticker or pin on their badge. It indicates to the new nurses that those...
HIPAA Violation

NICU Guy replied to Cat59's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

The teacher doesn't have the authority to dismiss a student. The school administration made the decision. If this was the only issue that the student had, then the punishment was too severe and she...
Nurse Residency Background Check Question

NICU Guy replied to Akin2's topic in General Students

If you are going to test positive for something that you do not have a prescription for (Marijuana card is not a prescription) stop now. Hospitals will test you prior to starting work and will test...
Career Change From Adult Oncology to NICU, Nervous!

NICU Guy replied to Sweetpea04's topic in Nursing Career

Jump into it with both feet. I have been a Level IV NICU nurse for nearly 9 yrs (1.5 yrs night and 7 yrs day shift). I started as a new grad and have not regretted the decision. Preemies are the...
Please Share Your PTO Accrual Rate

NICU Guy replied to _kay's topic in General Nursing

Per hour worked. Less than 1 year 0.084615 200 max accrual 1 - 2 years 0.096153 200 3 - 4 years 0.103846 216 5 - 9 years 0.115384 240 10 - 14...

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