NICU Guy BSN, RN

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    Graduated, moving to vermont, but questions about registering for NCLEX.

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

    You should have notified your school which state you are applying to. If they sent your packet to Georgia BON, then it might be easier to get a Ga license and then endorse your license to
  2. NICU Guy

    NCLEX Time Frame?

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

    As soon as possible after getting your ATT. It took 5 weeks to get my ATT. I started to get burned out of 50-100 questions/day for 5 weeks. You have all the knowledge to pass NCLEX when you graduate....
  3. NICU Guy

    Maybe Clinicals instructor doesn't like men

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

    I would make an appointment to talk to her. The first thing that came to my mind is there may be child abuse in her past and is in the mind set that she can't allow a male near the pediatric patients....
  4. NICU Guy

    How much math is actually used in Nursing school and at the job site?

    NICU Guy replied to nay018's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use math daily in my job. Pediatric med. dosages are weight based. Although pharmacy calculates the dosage, it is my responsibility to ensure that the calculated dosage is
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    Male going into Nursing?

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

    Although it is still a female dominated profession, there are plenty of males. Most male nurses seek the high acuity specialties (ER, Trauma, Flight, ICU). The only specialties that very few males...
  6. NICU Guy

    They don’t tell you

    NICU Guy replied to Seriously?!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ^^These are my favorites. You might want to add: They don't tell you that pound for pound, the 24 weeker is the physically strongest baby in the
  7. NICU Guy

    Nurses Week Gift Jackpot!

    NICU Guy replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately according to the IRS, gift cards and cash from an employer are taxable.
  8. NICU Guy

    Is it necessary to call report before transferring care of a patient?

    NICU Guy replied to C.diff Aint Sexy's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. You can't just show up with an ICU patient without giving report ahead of time. There may be numerous things that need to be set up before the patient
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    Who Did NOT Do a Year of Med Surg?

    NICU Guy replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in NICU as a new grad. Getting a year of Adult Med/Surg experience first would have done very little for me. I was fortunate to go straight to the specialty that I wanted from the...
  10. NICU Guy

    Does hair color affect hiring decisions?

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

    To be safe, I would delay dying your hair until after you start your nursing job. Although blonde is a natural hair color for Caucasian people, it would look "off" on an Asian
  11. NICU Guy

    Moving just as training is ending.

    NICU Guy replied to LPN2RNBoom's topic in Nursing Career

    Tell him that moving is going to be delayed until you get your 2 yrs experience. He can find a hobby that can occupy his time for the next 2 yrs. He can also plan out where he would like to move
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    Is Shortage in Nursing really a hoax?

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

    I am not disagreeing that there will be a need in 10-15 yrs due to Baby Boomers getting older and nurses retiring. I also think that they are basing the amount of nurses retiring on the old retirement...
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    NCLEX in 75 questions and good PVT pop up!

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

    Having the computer shut off at 75 questions indicate that you did very well or very poorly. A better indication of whether you passed or failed is your performance in nursing school. It is highly...
  14. NICU Guy

    Is Shortage in Nursing really a hoax?

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

    What is the number of nurses over 60? A 50 yr old nurse will continue to work for another 10-15 yrs. Add the fact that many of the nurses that would like to retire but can't do to financial reasons....
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    Advice needed how to proceed

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

    The director told you that you can't continue in nursing school after being gone for 3 semesters. You wrote a letter and was denied. The dean asked the director and was denied. The appeal process will...
  16. NICU Guy

    Stupid hurts.

    NICU Guy replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Bride and groom receive a set of jade napkin rings as a wedding gift. The bride decides it would be funny to place the napkin rings on her husband's member while he was sleeping. She didn't expect him...
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    Does dating get easier as a male nurse in his 30s?

    NICU Guy replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would advise against dating a co-worker. If that doesn't work out, you will still need to work together. Ask your co-workers to set you up with friends that do not work on your unit (ideally not in...
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    Advice needed how to proceed

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

    Filing a complaint with the ACEN will not have an effect on finishing your degree at that school. Your complaint is a policy dispute between you and the school, ACEN will not invest the time to...
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

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

    The OP graduated in 2011 and had failed 11 times as of Feb 2017. She had spent 6 yrs trying to pass NCLEX. Graduates are encouraged to take the NCLEX as soon as possible after graduation while the...
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    Employee Verification New Grad

    NICU Guy replied to UTNurse2019's topic in Nursing Career

    It is less of an issue for new grads than experienced nurses. If an experienced nurse has gaps in their work history, they will need to be explained. It could be as simple as staying home to raise a...
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    Cali New Grad options

    NICU Guy replied to grimmk17's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Get one to two years experience in Indiana. You will have a much easier time finding a job in California with 1-2 yrs experience. One year working as a nurse in Indiana is far better than spending a...
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    Some info?

    NICU Guy replied to 4321mo's topic in Nursing Career

    General Peds dept at your local hospital will be very small and low acuity. Children's hospitals will provide you with the higher acuity peds patients. You will still have to deal with the occasional...
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    What makes a new grad RN a competitive candidate for ICU positions?

    NICU Guy replied to X620's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say that my Capstone/ Preceptorship played a big factor (along with being male) in me getting my job. The only new grads that my unit hires are their Summer Externs and PCAs that worked on our...
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

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

    You are absolutely right. Who are we to advise people on how to live their lives. "Billy, if your passion is to be Superman, here is your cape. Make sure to jump from a tall building because you need...
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

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

    From someone who has taken the NCLEX, after spending $2200 in Pearson Vue fees plus another $1000-1500 in BON application fees, I would question their ability to pass NCLEX. It is not strictly test...