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    How To Study For NCLEX

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

    My advice is to seek out a good NCLEX tutor, either in person or online. They will be able to assess if it is a knowledge issue or test comprehension (understanding what the question is asking) issue....
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    NCLEX results question

    NICU Guy replied to Dave82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX is a computer adaptive test. The first question is above the pass line. Answering a question correctly will result in the next question to be slightly more difficult. Every incorrect answer will...
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    Post COVID-19: How Do We Lead Nurses in the New Normal?

    NICU Guy replied to EOC's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You still think that we are in the middle of a pandemic? According to the CDC, my area has been in the green for a year. Very few people are wearing masks and the number of cases is not increasing....
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    Compact Licensure

    NICU Guy replied to thatnursegirl3456's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As long as you keep a residence in a compact state and hold a compact license in that state, you can work in any other compact state. Compact licenses are designed for travel nurses and nurses that...
  5. NICU Guy

    Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    NICU Guy replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    WOW 6 fingers. Is that on one hand or both hands?
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    NCLEX RN

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

    Finishing at 81 questions indicate that you did very well or very poorly on NCLEX. If you went to a quality nursing school (NCLEX pass rate 85+%) and you did well in school (As and high Bs), the odds...
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    nicu hiring advice for a new pedi nurse

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

    Not much you can do to prepare. STABLE is nice to have, but it is more useful with deliveries in L&D. It is not useful in the NICU. Apply when there is an opening in the NICU. Until then, let...
  8. NICU Guy

    Disposable gloves for disfigured hands NEEDED

    NICU Guy replied to AADA's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It was just an idea. I have no idea if it was feasible. Using sterile gloves for ordinary blood draws might be overkill
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    Pass NCLEX since 7/29 but license hasn’t posted

    NICU Guy replied to CAgirl23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Call the school and see if they know anything about it. If they don't, have them call the BON to determine what the issue is. It is the school's responsibility to ensure that their graduates are...
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    Advice on Job Offer

    NICU Guy replied to Bethany Rae's topic in General Nursing

    If you could do it for two years, you would have the experience to find another NICU closer. I would do it and either get a hotel room for back to back days or befriend a coworker and crash at their...
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    Pass NCLEX since 7/29 but license hasn’t posted

    NICU Guy replied to CAgirl23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What school did you graduate from? I thought there was a NJ school that had the same name as one of the fake Florida schools. But, I thought that issue was
  12. NICU Guy

    Disposable gloves for disfigured hands NEEDED

    NICU Guy replied to AADA's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Use Steri-Strips to secure extra portions of the glove. If you went the rubber band route, you would need to contact the Sterile Processing Department of the hospital and ask them if they are able to...
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    What is RN license endorsement?

    NICU Guy replied to Niki_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Endorsing is only between states. You would need to pass NCLEX in order to get licensed in the US. You would apply "License by
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    Why no retention bonuses??

    NICU Guy replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    This was initiated August 2022. It was offered to all nurses (new and experienced). This offer was a reaction to a university hospital (competitor) offering free tuition to their employees. You...
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    C-ELBW

    NICU Guy posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anyone taken the C-ELBW certification exam? What program did you use? I am looking into Nurse Builders and Engage, Grow, Thrive Small Baby Care Specialist
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    C-ELBW

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

    Right now no one has it that I am aware of. We are starting a Tiny Baby Unit due to the overturn of Rowe v Wade. The state now has a "Born Alive" law, which means that we are now resuscitating 21 and...
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    C-ELBW

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

    OK thanks. I didn't want to buy a bunch of books and only use certain parts of the book. I have Merenstein & Gardner's, so I can use that as a back-up. I work at a 103 bed Level IV for the...
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    C-ELBW

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

    Just to clarify, you looked at the topics of the test and read the corresponding topics in the book. Did you read any other books for the
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    What's Better for NICU?

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

    L&D would be most relevant of the choices. Can you move? There are hospitals that hire new grads into the NICU (mine
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    Why no retention bonuses??

    NICU Guy replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    We were given two options: A one year commitment for an extra $1.75/hr bonus to base pay (overtime/holiday based on base plus retention bonus) or $3.50/hr bonus for a two yr commitment. If you have no...
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    Opioid Addiction and The Alex Murdaugh Case

    NICU Guy replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    They police took his shirt, shorts, and shoes. There was no blood on them when they tested them. The first shot was within 3 feet due to stippling (hot gases from gun) and hit him in the chest. The...
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    Opioid Addiction and The Alex Murdaugh Case

    NICU Guy replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The opioid addiction had little to nothing to do with the murders. I hate to admit this, but I have been watching the entire trial on YouTube for the last month. The murder of the son is revenge of...
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    NCLEX TUTOR

    NICU Guy replied to shead04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Google "NCLEX tutor". There are a ton of
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    Residency program question

    NICU Guy replied to babynurse333's topic in General Students

    How much time do you need to study? I had a NCLEX class in the last semester of nursing school and studied 4 weeks post graduation. Most of the studying after graduation was waiting for my ATT. If I...
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    NICU Career Over?

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

    Are you able and willing to move to a location that will hire you into the NICU? There are hospitals that are willing to hire you, but you need to be willing to move