NICU Guy BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Guy

    NCLEX & Pearson Vue Trick (PVT), your experience...

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

    PVT, Magic 8 Ball, coin flip are all at the same level of accuracy in predicting passing NCLEX. PVT involves interpreting the Pearson Vue payment system as an indicator of Pass/Fail. Their payment...
  2. NICU Guy

    NCLEX & Pearson Vue Trick (PVT), your experience...

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

    PVT, Magic 8 Ball, coin flip are all at the same level of accuracy in predicting passing NCLEX. PVT involves interpreting the Pearson Vue payment system as an indicator of Pass/Fail. Their payment...
  3. NICU Guy

    Best sedation med

    NICU Guy replied to miamiheatrn's topic in General Specialties

    Best sedation medication, for what purpose? Depending on the situation, you may or may not want to use one of your
  4. NICU Guy

    Name certifications/specialties newly licensed nurses can earn quickly

    NICU Guy replied to Evolving_Nurse's topic in General Specialties

    The only things that are mildly helpful to a new nurse are ACLS and PALS. They are not online. They require an in-person skills test. All specialty certifications (CCRN, CEN, etc.) require XXX hours...
  5. NICU Guy

    HIPAA breach

    NICU Guy replied to ForeverYoung018's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That is like being accused of a crime and the prosecutor asking you to submit anything that might incriminate you. The burden of proof should be on
  6. NICU Guy

    Weed

    NICU Guy replied to apsent1's topic in General Students

    How is it different than any other hospital in the country? They test you when they hire you. As long as you don't come to work high or screw up and have to be drug tested, you wont be caught. You are...
  7. NICU Guy

    NCLEX RN License In NY or NJ?

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

    That is incorrect. If you live in NY and work in NJ, they will take out NJ state taxes. When you file your taxes, you need to file both NY and NJ state tax forms. You would file a "non-resident" NJ...
  8. NICU Guy

    Failed for Clinical-but no proof

    NICU Guy replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    The "What happens in clinical, stays in clinical" comment was for the fact that she knew how the assignment was suppose to be done, but chose to do it differently. She wanted the students to do the...
  9. NICU Guy

    Help with a Research Survey on Bullying, Organizational Response to Bullying, and Well-Being

    NICU Guy replied to katherinebrewer7's topic in General Nursing

    Survey needs a N/A on many questions. Several questions make the assumption that I have been
  10. NICU Guy

    NCLEX RN License In NY or NJ?

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

    What do you mean by double
  11. NICU Guy

    Ageism from a resume?

    NICU Guy replied to doro8144's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think there is an advantage of hiring a 35 yr old with 15 yrs experience over a 22 yr old with 2 yrs experience. But, there is no significant difference hiring a 43 yr old with 23 yrs experience...
  12. NICU Guy

    Ageism from a resume?

    NICU Guy replied to doro8144's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am not seeing the harm in putting down 15 years. If you had changed jobs every 5 yrs. you would only put the last 3 jobs on your resume (last 15 years). Do you think that an employer would hire you...
  13. NICU Guy

    I Don't Know What to DO

    NICU Guy replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    I think it important to inform your clinical instructors of your issue. They will be at least aware of your issue and be a little more understanding than if they are totally unaware and you have a...
  14. NICU Guy

    The Time of My Life

    NICU Guy replied to malenurseNTX2019's topic in Men in Nursing

    My experience was all rainbows and butterflies. There were 9 males and 20 females in my ABSN cohort. None of us (males) had any issues from female nursing students or instructors. Everybody was...
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    Phone interview for relocation?

    NICU Guy replied to nicurn920's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It will be similar to an in person interview. Since you have experience, they will ask you about the types of babies you have taken care of, types of vents you use (conventional, Oscillator, Jet),...
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    When to Start Applying for Jobs

    NICU Guy replied to Hail2Pitt's topic in General Students

    You can definitely apply to new grad residency job postings and job postings that are specifically new grad job postings. Many of the hospital online job boards will ask you "Do you have a current...
  17. NICU Guy

    Will I get kicked out for wearing hearing aids?

    NICU Guy replied to Decisions7's topic in General Students

    They have blue tooth capable hearing aids and there are blue tooth electronic stethoscopes. That would be the best solution without having to remove your hearing
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    Calling Out for EXCEPTIONAL Snow Conditions

    NICU Guy replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    You must be talking about the southern border of Kentucky because on the northern border, that is all untrue. We have snowplows/salt trucks and everyone has snow shovels and winter clothing. That...
  19. NICU Guy

    Is there something wrong with me? Too much studying?

    NICU Guy replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    As long as you have a balanced life and not putting an excessive amount of stress on you physical and mental well-being, then my opinion is that if it works for you, then keep doing what you are...
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    Is there something wrong with me? Too much studying?

    NICU Guy replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    To clarify, do you study 12 hrs total in those 3 days (4 hrs/day average) or 12 hrs each day? If you are studying 4 hrs per day, then that is reasonable. 12 hrs per day is excessive unless you are...
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    Is there something wrong with me? Too much studying?

    NICU Guy replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    Each person's studying requirement is individual. A person that is struggling may need more time to study to understand the concepts of the subject. But, a person that is doing well in class and...
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    Failed NCLEX

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

    When the test stops at 75 questions means you either did very well or very poorly. If you did very well in school, it is very unlikely that an A/B student would perform so poorly that the computer...
  23. NICU Guy

    New grad at 44. I'm overwhelmed and ready to quit.

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

    What you are experiencing is identical to what every other new grad coming off orientation feels. What you are feeling is a lack of self-confidence and organizational skills. Both takes time to...
  24. NICU Guy

    NICU RN is Stressed and Anxious

    NICU Guy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Lactation Consultant Discharge
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    new grad high turnover

    NICU Guy replied to thenurseguy88's topic in Nursing Career

    Where do you find your statistics? I work in a very large unit with many new grads and have yet to see any bullying by experienced nurses. Hospital system-wide, there is a low "first-year" turnover...