NICU Guy BSN, RN

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    Rejected by Patient

    NICU Guy replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Many times. If they are a difficult family, I don't want anything to do with them either. Why should I jump through 500 hoops to keep the family happy when I can get a different family that are truly...
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    Webcams in Nursing Homes?

    NICU Guy replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    We have NICview available for 75% of our patients (NICU environment, not SNF). Parents who sign up get a computer generated username (color animal number, ex. PurplePanda16)) and a password. Camera is...
  3. NICU Guy

    Dry, Cracked Hands

    NICU Guy replied to newnurselearningtheropes's topic in General Nursing

    Udder Balm. If it keeps cows soft and supple- it is good enough for
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    Help! Preceptor Issue

    NICU Guy replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I read the OP meaning that why would her original preceptor want to go home when OP was doing all the
  5. NICU Guy

    Nursing Smells You Love?

    NICU Guy replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    When I interviewed for my NICU job, they asked me what I liked about the NICU. My answer was the Fresh New Baby smell. Nothing smells better than a clean baby's head while they are sleeping on your...
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    Would love your opinion on this project to help student nurses!

    NICU Guy replied to sassRN117's topic in General Nursing

    While this may be helpful, it does not take into consideration how well the school prepared the graduate for NCLEX. My classmates and I all would have passed NCLEX on the first attempt regardless of...
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    Help! - ABSN transfer program Recommendations

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

    Indiana State University https://www.indstate.edu/health/program/accelerated-2nd-degree-track-bsn Accelerated 2nd Degree Track Recent Cohort Averages Averages for recently admitted students are:...
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    BSN vs Direct Entry MSN for Goal of NICU Nursing

    NICU Guy replied to Hopeful_Future_RN_121's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    At 60 credits, you are only half way through your BS in Biology degree. If you have no desire to use that degree, then switch to BSN. There is no use wasting money getting a degree that you will not...
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    Advice about my career

    NICU Guy replied to grobertson10's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You might try sitting down with management and discussing your need to be given sicker babies more frequently to keep up your skills. If that doesn't solve the issue than you have several choices:...
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    ABSN attrition rate or drop out rate?

    NICU Guy replied to Child1's topic in General Students

    I went through a 15 month ABSN program and I don't recall anybody dropping out of the previous ABSN cohorts. My cohort had two classmates that failed a class and had to continue with the Traditional...
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    I failed Nursing school by a few exam point & I don't want to start over. What are my options

    NICU Guy replied to Sarwielittlebiigsis's topic in General Students

    If you got your pre-reqs at the same school as your nursing credits, that will be hard to do. Once they see your transcript, they will see the nursing credits. Your current school will not omit your...
  12. NICU Guy

    Applying for Reciprocity without Physical License

    NICU Guy replied to TeachEm's topic in General Nursing

    Nursys.com will tell you issue and expiration
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    Applying for Reciprocity without Physical License

    NICU Guy replied to TeachEm's topic in General Nursing

    You need an active RN license to apply for "License by Endorsement". You do not need a physical license (many states don't issue physical copy unless you pay for
  14. NICU Guy

    failed NCLEX in 75 questions

    NICU Guy replied to Kimd6187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Be careful not to repeat the same questions. Instead of figuring out the answer, you may be remembering the correct answer from the first time you reviewed a test that contained that
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    Reasons for an unplanned extubation

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

    NICU babies are evil?. They wait until you leave their room, then slobber all over the tape to loosen it up and pull on their
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    New Grad RN Resume Advice Needed!

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

    I don't think that you need to include the typical nursing classes that every new graduate has taken to get their degree. I would keep Capstone in your resume, especially if it is in a specialty that...
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    New grad stuck between options

    NICU Guy replied to Shauntol3390's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It seems like you have already made the decision that makes the most sense for your personal
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    UNDERWEAR (Yes, underwear)

    NICU Guy replied to nycnurse92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It will very difficult if the doctor needs to check for a hernia or perform a prostate exam. There may also come a time when a nurse needs to insert a foley catheter. That will be up close and...
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    NCLEX SHUTS OFF AT 75 ITEMS

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

    Per NCSBN: Are candidates randomly selected to receive maximum length examinations? SEE ANSWER No. Items are administered following the principles of CAT. Candidates are NOT randomly selected to...
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    Neonatal Nurse Questionnaire!!

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

    What do you think the top 3 qualities that a Neonatal Nurse must have? You must care for your patients as if they are your own children. Parents are scared to leave their sick, fragile child in the...
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    Failing LPN School

    NICU Guy replied to AspiringRN's topic in General Students

    How many tests are remaining? Does mid-term and/or final worth a higher percentage of your grade than a regular test? Are the tests the only thing graded in the
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    New approach

    NICU Guy replied to Incog_23's topic in General Students

    Since you have failed out of a nursing program, many schools may be hesitant accepting you into their program. Most ASN and BSN nursing programs are going to be competitive and a 2.8 GPA is not...
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    Does anyone have advice for a new grad NICU nurse?

    NICU Guy replied to Luna's topic in General Nursing

    In some states, the numbering only goes to Level III, but their Level III is equivalent to a Level IV in another state. I agree 100%. Speed comes with experience. Look into getting a different...
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    New Graduate Shift Concerns

    NICU Guy replied to CG1114's topic in General Nursing

    You need to trick your body into thinking that day is night and night is day. If the sun is coming home on your drive home- buy a pair of sunglasses that has a lighter lens (light grey) When you get...
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    NICU Brain ideas

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

    I have an old brain sheet from AN from 2013, but it doesn't work with Excel