NICU Guy BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Guy

    Advice for non-nursing student with low G.P.A

    NICU Guy replied to gottagetouttahere93's topic in General Students

    From Drexel's website "For your application to be considered, we require an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 from your previous degree (or 3.0 in last 60 credits completed; this can include...
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    Should gtube feeding bags be rinsed between feedings?

    NICU Guy replied to Martyyyna's topic in Pediatric

    We use disposable bags for our continuous feeds. We fill the bag with enough to last 4 hrs. After the feed is done, we use a new
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    Is there a test to determine which area of nursing you are best for?

    NICU Guy replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Certified Mid Wife Alternatives:Rehab nurse, school nurse, wound/ostomy
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    Landed my first job- a success story!

    NICU Guy replied to RookieRoo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on the job offer. It is surreal that it has been a year since I was in your position. I am glad that you were able to get into ICU. I am curious, Union, Regional, or Indy, because Indy was...
  5. NICU Guy

    NCLEX vent

    NICU Guy replied to pink3r's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Self doubt is understandable when taking the test, but why is it that the graduates that do very well in nursing school, the Comprehensive Predictor, and Kaplan Q trainers still freak out when it...
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    why do so many nurses post that they love the med scanners

    NICU Guy replied to the nites's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what you are talking about. I love having the med scanners. It is nearly impossible to have the wrong patient, try to give a dc'd med, or give at the wrong time. Scan the patient and...
  7. NICU Guy

    Should you attend nursing school where you want to get a job?

    NICU Guy replied to seekinghappy's topic in General Students

    I took a job 3 hours away (and out of state) from where I went to school and still got the job. I also had an offer from a hospital 800 miles away, so they definitely didn't know about my school. I...
  8. NICU Guy

    Nursing Model

    NICU Guy replied to BabyRN1023's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are a 101 bed Level IV (5th largest, soon to be 6th when yours is done). We are assigned 3 feeder/growers, 1 vent and 1 F/G, or 1 very sick baby. We are assigned the same babies on subsequent days...
  9. NICU Guy

    Intending to relocate on F1 visa

    NICU Guy replied to buslad's topic in Immigration Advice

    I am not sure if this will happen, it is possible to stay for 6 yrs. US May Allow F1 Visa Students To Stay & Work For 6 Years After Feb
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    Any good ekg/tele apps or websites?

    NICU Guy replied to Lexilou08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Free ECG Simulator! - SkillSTAT ECG Simulator - ECG Training
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    Taking a class in which a lot of people seem to have a background in anatomy...

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

    It is important to learn the organs, their placement, and connections. Physiology is how organ systems function and how they interact with each other. If one organ begins to fail, the other organs...
  12. NICU Guy

    What preceptorship would be most helpful for getting into nicu?

    NICU Guy replied to JJ1994's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Med/Surg, ICU, or Peds would help. Nursery would be good, but Mother/baby might be more maternity than Nursery. It is most important to hone your assessment skills. I started as a new grad in a...
  13. NICU Guy

    New-ish grad interested in travel nursing!

    NICU Guy replied to sarahnicoleee13's topic in Travel

    They require at least a year experience, most want 2 yrs experience. Travel nurses are expected to be proficient at their job without any orientation. They are looking for someone to be independent...
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    For all those quick always in a rush test takers :)

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

    I found myself being one of the first to finish tests in nursing school. I found that the questions I missed were from misreading the question or an answer. I started taking my hand off the computer...
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    Passed 3rd time in FL?

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

    NCLEX is national exam. The bank of questions is the same whatever state you take the test
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    FAILED NCLEX RN 5 times! Desperate need of help!

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

    What kind of grades did you get in school and what is the NCLEX pass rate for the school? A "wonderful university" that has a student that failed NCLEX 5X has failed to ensure they are prepared to...
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    Accelerated Nursing Programs

    NICU Guy replied to darkeyeddreamer's topic in General Students

    I graduated from Indiana State in Aug 2014 and went through their ABSN program. It was the only program that I applied to. They require the TEAS V as an entrance exam. I felt prepared for NCLEX and...
  18. NICU Guy

    OG Tubes..

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

    How is it restricting mandible movement? It is taped to the chin. It does not restrict movement of the jaw at
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    Moving across states

    NICU Guy replied to missyrad's topic in General Nursing

    They are giving you 6 weeks to start the job. How long did you want them to wait for you to start? 3 months, 6 months, 9 months? I was given 7 weeks before I started. That was plenty of time for me...
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    OG Tubes..

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

    I tape them in the center of the bottom lip. I found that taping on the left or right side of the mouth causes the OG to curve towards the opposite side of the mouth before going down the back of the...
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    Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    NICU Guy replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    I have never heard of a school or hospital that allowed students to give/hang meds without direct supervision. You infer that it was no big deal, no harm done, instructor didn't think it was serious...
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    don't talk about your patients like this!

    NICU Guy replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I guess she was talking about
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    Looking for some support on how to keep focused in the face of short staffing and pressure

    NICU Guy replied to tinkerbell419's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You handle 5-8 patients each shift? Our maximum is 3 babies (feeder/growers), 2 babies (1 complex and 1 feeder/grower) or 1 very sick baby). Some nights, 3 babies can be a
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    Question to ask

    NICU Guy replied to acuna's topic in Nursing Career

    You might want to try an electronic stethoscope Littmann 3200 Electronic Stethoscope - 3M Littmann
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    Looking for some hand hygeine policy input...

    NICU Guy replied to NICURN29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No clothing or jewelry (rings, watches, bracelets) below the elbow. Google Scholar has numerous NICU infection control