NICU Guy BSN, RN

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    Student found using RN,BSN behind their name

    NICU Guy replied to guest1173715's topic in General Nursing

    WOW You were selected for the next space mission also. What are the odds that two nurses on this site would be pick for the space
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    Did I pass NCLEX?

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

    If you have a license number, then you are a RN. The BON is the official source of issuing you a license. If you did not pass, you would not be issued a
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    Bad Clinical Experience Today

    NICU Guy replied to j0622's topic in General Students

    He didn't say that he was asked to access the port. He was asked to insert a peripheral
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    Failed NCLEX 3 times

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

    The PVT has been around for many years. It was originally based on scheduling software for Pearson Vue. The trick ended when you were unable to schedule another test after finishing your test. That...
  5. NICU Guy

    Overwhelmed in Preceptorship

    NICU Guy replied to RowRN_8855's topic in General Students

    I agree with all of this. Also, just because she has been a nurse for 30 years, does not make her a great teacher. It can be difficult for someone with a large knowledge base to be able to teach their...
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    Mortgage for new RN

    NICU Guy replied to gellyx3's topic in General Nursing

    The rule is to spend NO MORE than 28% of your gross monthly income on a mortgage/housing. The less your mortgage payment is, the better off you are
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    Failed NCLEX 3 times

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

    Did you get the official results from your BON or are you believing that the PVT is 100%
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    Takin NCLEX soon, but offered a part time job?

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

    I treated NCLEX like I was training for a marathon. I did Kaplan's Q Trainer and had the program give me a 50 or a 100 question test each day. I chose the option not to repeat questions that I had...
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    Babysitting a former patient

    NICU Guy replied to moongoddess9301's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have had a couple requests from parents for either a babysitter or private duty nurse in last 6 months. The manager posted the requests by the time clock, so she doesn't see an issue what we do on...
  10. NICU Guy

    Student Toon Caption Contest | Student Nurses Day

    NICU Guy replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    "Is she a psych patient or a nursing
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    Vocera! Can you talk to...?

    NICU Guy replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Vocera: Red alarm in Room 123. Say Accept or Decline. Nurse: accept Vocera: I don't understand. Say accept or decline. Nurse: Accept {repeat 5 more times} Vocera: I don't...
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    Wise Orders From Wise Doctors

    NICU Guy replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, some nurses are born without the common sense gene and require those types of orders to keep their patients safe. They are also the same people that caused the myriad of warning labels...
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    Adult vs. Pediatric Job Offer?!

    NICU Guy replied to nataduma's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want to work in Pediatrics, then take one of the Peds jobs. At the end of two years you will have two years Pediatrics experience at a Children's hospital vs two years of Adult experience and...
  14. NICU Guy

    You're not a male nurse

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

    Patient: "You're a male nurse?" Nurse; "No, I take care of female patients
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    IV management in clinical

    NICU Guy replied to guest1122560's topic in General Students

    Know what meds can and can't be administered through a peripheral line. Know where to find medication incompatibility between two medications administered at the same time. Know how to...
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    Normal new grad feelings or not feeling NICU?

    NICU Guy replied to Anonymous44's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    LOL. My mindset is a Level IV NICU. NAS, BCPAP, High Flow NC, Peripheral IV are all low acuity in a Level III/IV, but those are high acuity in a Level
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    New Grad Nurse Residency Program

    NICU Guy replied to Hinurse1's topic in Nursing Career

    That is a question for your hospital's HR department. We can not predict what your hospital will do for you. After working only a week, they haven't invested very much money into you, so you may be...
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    Is it possible to get a RN job with a 2.92 GPA?

    NICU Guy replied to violetday's topic in General Students

    I have never had a nurse recruiter or hiring manager ask what my GPA was as a new grad. They only care about you having your license. A nurse residency may be a totally different
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    PHTLS/ITLS, and NRP education help

    NICU Guy replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Children's hospitals have NICUs which means they have to offer NRP to their NICU nurses. Call the NICU educator at the Children's hospital for dates and times for the skills
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    Extern Programs

    NICU Guy replied to beachlove123's topic in General Students

    Is the externship a pathway to a nursing job after graduation? If it is, then go for that
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    Public or Private: Which is the Best Nursing Program?

    NICU Guy replied to nurse2b marty's topic in General Students

    This is a big factor when deciding on a school. Taking out a huge student loan to pay for nursing school has huge long term consequences. Having large student loan payments post-graduation can...
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    Blackout curtains to block sunlight out - easiest, no skill solution

    NICU Guy replied to thenewspirit's topic in General Specialties

    When I worked night shift, I used cling-on window tint film. You can cut to fit the window. It is not permanent, so it can be removed when you move to a new apartment and reapplied at the new...
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    New grad, NICU offer questions

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

    Since I started at a Lvl IV as a new grad, I would think that having 2-3 yrs experience at a Lvl II would be beneficial. It does matter. We are a unicorn in the NICU. It is rare that a male...
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    New grad, NICU hopeful

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

    This will be your biggest obstacle to getting a NICU job. That NICU probably has a small number of nurses and a low turnover rate. It will probably be very difficult to get a job in that unit. If your...
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    CSUSB Male Nursing Student who is thinking of switching majors if they cant get into the program advice help?

    NICU Guy replied to Juan Silva's topic in General Students

    If you are a horrible test taker with traditional exams, you are going to have a very difficult time with critical thinking exams in nursing school in which they are looking for the best answer...