NICU Guy BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Guy

    I just accepted my dream position

    NICU Guy replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats, I know how you feel. I am a new grad that is starting in 3 weeks in a Level IV
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    Pearsonveu status "Result not Available"

    NICU Guy replied to PinayRN2Be's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It means that it hasn't finished rescoring your test for the second time. It usually takes 24 hrs to finish processing your test. Wait until it says delivery successful before trying again or wait...
  3. NICU Guy

    So scared of NCLEX-RN

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

    I did 200-300 questions per week from May-August while in school (required for the university's NCLEX prep course), graduated in August and took two weeks off, then did 100-150 questions plus Q...
  4. NICU Guy

    Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

    NICU Guy replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    and that is all parents really care about when it comes to the nurse taking care of their
  5. NICU Guy

    Newbie student at 50

    NICU Guy replied to sch-64's topic in General Students

    Every job has it's negative aspects. If you go find an accountants message board, I am sure you will find many venting about coworkers and clients. It is universal in every profession, nursing is no...
  6. NICU Guy

    So scared of NCLEX-RN

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

    Prepping for NCLEX should be about analyzing questions and picking the best answer. It should not be a time for trying to cram all of the content you learned from nursing school into your head, it is...
  7. NICU Guy

    How do I get into the ICU?

    NICU Guy replied to TheNextCRNA's topic in Critical Care

    You may have to decide whether starting out in ICU is a priority or staying local. Applying to all new grad residencies that offer ICU placement would likely be your best path (or smaller hospital)....
  8. NICU Guy

    Senior @ university w/ non-nursing major... to finish & do accelerated second degree BSN?

    NICU Guy replied to gizm0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not all ABSN programs are expensive. Mine was $20k (4 semesters x $5k) + books, scrubs,
  9. NICU Guy

    Will this look bad?

    NICU Guy replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Critical Care

    I applied to four jobs at a hospital. The Nurse recruiter just sent my app. to my first choice to the hiring manager and if I didn't get an interview, then she would send it on to my second choice....
  10. NICU Guy

    NICU goal

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

    300 RNs and 15 Assistant Nursing Care Managers The NICU that I did my Capstone was a 60 bed with 140
  11. NICU Guy

    Graduating Student-I want to do NICU

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

    Be willing to move to wherever a job is offered. Apply to every NICU opening that doesn't require experience or a new grad residency with placement in NICU. Apply to Special Care Nursery positions-...
  12. NICU Guy

    NICU goal

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

    The one I am going to work for as a new grad is 101 bed
  13. NICU Guy

    Question Concerning RN Course - HELP!

    NICU Guy replied to mtgip12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if you could add it to your schedule, the nursing department would remove the class from your schedule since you are not officially in the
  14. NICU Guy

    When will infusion complete?

    NICU Guy replied to Theone40's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If it started at 0845 and ran for 12.5 hrs., it would finish at 9:15 pm. 9:15 in military time (24 hr system) would be
  15. NICU Guy

    Advice re failed nursing course

    NICU Guy replied to jfantacone09's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Most schools have a two strikes and you are out of the program. You need to make sure you are ready to restart in the Fall. You need to take an honest look at your life and study habits. Analyze...
  16. NICU Guy

    Question Concerning RN Course - HELP!

    NICU Guy replied to mtgip12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it a pre-req course or a nursing course? If it is a nursing course, then no you can not take it before getting into the
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    Kaplan Nclex RN Scores

    NICU Guy replied to shantel_92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are good to go. Your scores are better than mine and I passed at 75
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    NICU goal

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

    In the final semester of my BSN, we had a Senior Capstone placement. It was a 135 hr. preceptorship (one on one clinical) with a BSN nurse in a specialty that interests you after graduation. I did...
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    NICU goal

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

    While it is possible to get into NICU as a new grad, it is difficult and almost to the point of being "at the right place, at the right time". I start next month in the NICU as a new grad. According...
  20. NICU Guy

    Why do we give up so easily!

    NICU Guy replied to Future Nee Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [h=4]it is our light not our darkness that most frightens us Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness...
  21. NICU Guy

    What Websites Are You Guys Using?

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

    indeed.com
  22. NICU Guy

    I want to be a neonatal nurse, help pleas

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

    There is no fast track through nursing school. All schools require pre-reqs. in order to get into nursing school. If they have very low entry requirements, then they just want your money (a lot of...
  23. NICU Guy

    e-books or textbooks?

    NICU Guy replied to Danilu14's topic in General Students

    Only problem is if your computer crashes that has all your e-books on
  24. NICU Guy

    Educational requirements not met

    NICU Guy replied to vdb1's topic in California Nursing

    It is a way of decreasing competition for the new grads that graduated from Cali. schools. Make you jump through so many hoops that you go
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    ADVICE: New RN has first interview tomorrow!!!

    NICU Guy replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    An interview practice session with either nursing instructors or the school's career center should be mandatory before graduation. I think that is one thing that can prevent quality new grads from...