NICU Guy BSN, RN

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    program acceptance notification vs. start date

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

    I had this conversation a year ago. I am in the cohort ahead of you. The deadline for application was April 1 and they were going to notify us after the end of Spring semester. I got my acceptance...
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    NCLEX ? from Newbie to nursing

    NICU Guy replied to angela82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The difficulty of NCLEX depends on how well the school has prepared you for taking the test. The higher the NCLEX pass rate for the school, the better they prepare their graduates. You shouldn't be...
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    Struggling first semester student

    NICU Guy replied to mapplejessica's topic in General Students

    Drop the class. It is possible for things to finally click and you get As and Bs on the next 2 tests, but unlikely. Drop the class and figure out what you are not understanding so you can start...
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    Starting out with difficulties

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

    "He outright said that we are all competing for the same job in the end, and I am kind of scared that he is trying to 'out do' me. Any suggestions on how to deal with this problem or any advice on...
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    10 states with 30M uninsured hold key to ACA success

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

    How many of those 5 million signed up are people that had individual health insurance (like me and liked it) but now have to sign up for Obamacare plan that is twice the premium, higher deductible,...
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    Can i still apply for job w/o BLS card?

    NICU Guy replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On the application, put "yes" certified in CPR. They will most likely not ask to see the card until you are hired. If they ask to see the card then give them the contact info on the instructor and...
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    low GPA- pursing second degree BSN-HELP!

    NICU Guy replied to rkt49's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk to the director of the ABSN schools that you want to apply to and see what are the criteria they look at. How many years ago did you complete your first degree. That may also play a factor in...
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    Medtech College Indianapolis, IN

    NICU Guy replied to maeuni08's topic in School, College Programs

    Their NCLEX pass rates have not been good. I have no personal knowledge of this school, but I would avoid this school. [TABLE] [TR] [TD=width: 169, colspan: 2] PN [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 85]...
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    Titer and vaccines question?!

    NICU Guy replied to Domo231's topic in General Students

    Some of my vaccines were 40 yrs ago and the titers still showed
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    Would *extra* certifications be beneficial?

    NICU Guy replied to nylady07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nothing will boost your confidence more than leading the mega code scenario in the ACLS class and nailing it. I have a simulation scenario on Friday for my Med/Surg class, which will be over cardiac...
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    What to do when You don't want to be a nurse anymore

    NICU Guy replied to Aurorana83's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you are confusing being overwhelmed as a student in clinicals on that floor and potentially being a nurse overwhelmed on that floor. Just like when you first start a job, there is a huge...
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    Career Decision: What would you do?

    NICU Guy replied to robert1083's topic in Nursing Career

    Nothing will burn you out fast is stagnating in a job. You need to go where your job will feed your need for knowledge. Go to the new job. You don't want to think 1,2,5 yrs down the line that you...
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    Would *extra* certifications be beneficial?

    NICU Guy replied to nylady07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree. Don't take them before you have studied EKG and cardiac in class. I have several years as an Advanced EMT (ACLS certified 18 yrs ago) and an EKG tech in a hospital so I knew the ekg rhythms...
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    How many codes happen in a PACU?

    NICU Guy replied to Maddy_Rose's topic in PACU

    I worked as a NA in PACU for 2 yrs and did not have a single code. Respiratory issues due to anesthesia happen every so often, but no true codes. Like the previous posters stated, you have your own...
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    Would *extra* certifications be beneficial?

    NICU Guy replied to nylady07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I took ACLS last Thursday over spring break and I graduate in August. Hopefully, I plan on taking PALS this summer (between spring semester and start of summer term) or between graduation and NCLEX....
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    Totally discouraged by clinicals

    NICU Guy replied to KellyMLS's topic in General Students

    " I did an assessment on my patient, vitals, and he was pretty much self care so I had NOTHING to do all day, I went in and checked on him every 10 minutes so I could look busy." I am beginning to...
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    Discouraged

    NICU Guy replied to Corpsman514's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are absolutely right. Why would a hospital hire a new grad that has experience as a Navy corpsman and RMA experience when they would rather hire a new grad whose only experience is working at...
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    Pending Felony??!

    NICU Guy replied to tullos83's topic in General Nursing

    Is that YOUR real photo
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    What happens when they leave the ICU?

    NICU Guy replied to Tifftazia's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have a co-worker who scans the obits and tells us when a patient dies. I am in the mindset of not getting too attached. Save the ones you can and move
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    No matter how stressful tests are, DO NOT do this!

    NICU Guy replied to efda2rn's topic in General Students

    This happened a couple times in high school. Someone pulls the fire alarm to get out of the
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    Fat nurses

    NICU Guy replied to questions1025's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You obviously haven't spent much time in a hospital. There are plenty of "fluffy" nurses. You would not stand
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    Overcoming Loss

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

    "Even still 3 weeks after her funeral, I took my NCLEX and passed with 75 questions. I honestly don't know how because for that entire 3 weeks I did nothing, I never cracked a book, never took a...
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    Assessment of light reaction of pupil

    NICU Guy replied to tkyeung's topic in General Nursing

    It stays constricted, because the reason it constricts is to limit the amount of light coming into the eye. Bright day outside, the pupil will be small, dim room the pupil dilates to allow more light...
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    Spring Break Countdown

    NICU Guy replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    It started
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    Bipap and oral medications

    NICU Guy replied to Superman_RN's topic in Emergency

    As a sleep technologist for 13 yrs, we use CPAP/BiPAP daily and have never had an issue with patients taking their oral meds before bed. They are used in homes all the time without fear of...