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    Applying for another state license

    NICU Guy replied to Juniper83's topic in Travel

    Unless your current state is a Compact state, you can not get a multi-state license until you move to Fl and declare your new Fl address as your primary residence. I moved from Ky (compact) to Indiana...
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    Reinsert Blood from CVC

    NICU Guy replied to RonaIsaNurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In the NICU, we return the waste blood when we draw labs from an Arterial line, but only when we use the closed system (Hummi Micro Draw system) because there is no opportunity for contamination. The...
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    Robots, automation, and A.I. tech to replace nurses?

    NICU Guy replied to DannyBoy8's topic in General Nursing

    30 yrs ago, I did a term paper on the automation of the air traffic control system (first degree was aviation). Airplanes have auto pilot, communicate with the air traffic control radar so the...
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    What is more valuable, time or money?

    NICU Guy replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin Kaplan got some serious credibility. Purdue is a large, state
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    Brightwood college Indianapolis Indiana

    NICU Guy replied to Futurenurse504's topic in School, College Programs

    It means that the school is not preparing their graduates adequately to pass NCLEX. The national average is 85% of first time test takers pass NCLEX on the first try. Any school that has a pass rate...
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    Brightwood college Indianapolis Indiana

    NICU Guy replied to Futurenurse504's topic in School, College Programs

    NCLEX pass rates are not too good: 2015 68.1% (15/22) 2016 74.1% (23/31) 2017 76.9%
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    NEW GRADS

    NICU Guy replied to ICCURN7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Those things are covered in a residency or a long orientation (I had 12 week classroom/preceptorship
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    3 Misdemeanors

    NICU Guy replied to indianastudent's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You were convicted in March 2018 and you graduate in Sept. Since this was recent and while you were in nursing school, they will probably make you appear before the Board and have you submit the court...
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    Nursing Student Photo - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    NICU Guy replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Students

    Instructor Morpheus: This is your final exam. Choose the blue pill and the story ends. You fail and wake up in bed and believe what you want to believe is the cause. Choose the red pill and you pass....
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    eavesdropping

    NICU Guy replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you guys work in the same place and complaining about the same person or is TraumaRUs the one you are complaining
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    New Graduate NICU

    NICU Guy replied to jtnlbr2018's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went through an ABSN program that had a Capstone placement during the final semester. I was fortunate to get placed at a Level IV NICU. After passing NCLEX, I started applying for jobs. I applied...
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    Questions About Accelerated BSN Programs

    NICU Guy replied to MW24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many people get their pre-reqs done at a community college due to the cost savings. If you have a particular ABSN program in mind, ask them about certain classes at the community college that fits the...
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    AA to BSN

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

    Pre-license RN programs (ASN or BSN) can not be done online. They all require in person lab and clinical time. The only online BSN nursing programs are RN-BSN which require you to be an RN to enter...
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    Question about previous degrees

    NICU Guy replied to ncwill72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since ABSN programs require a previous bachelors, I would assume that they would only look at the bachelor degree and not the
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    Asap!! Sim lab questions

    NICU Guy replied to MEG2131990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You go first. Who do you believe is the highest priority and
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    Fresh nurse from school

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

    Maybe location is an issue for you. I have not seen any hint of bias against men. Granted I work in an ICU, but it is a NICU and changing diapers and bottle feeding babies is not very "manly". I...
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    NICU Interview

    NICU Guy replied to futureNICU2018's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Although they can't ask you about experience in a NICU (new grad/ no Capstone), your ability to understand what your role would be and explain what you know about a NICU will show true interest. Be...
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    Licensure by examination

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

    First, you need to call Michigan BON and find out if you can get an endorsement. They may require you to work xx hrs before being eligible to apply for
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    NICU Interview

    NICU Guy replied to futureNICU2018's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Why do you want to work in NICU? Why do you want to work at XXX Hospital? What do you know about the NICU? I had a 135 hr. Capstone placement at a Level IV NICU, so I had some exposure to a NICU. My...
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    NCLEX-PN layout

    NICU Guy replied to Chadae2018's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX is a computer-adaptive test. The first question is above the pass line. Depending on if you answered the first question right/wrong, the second question will be more difficult/less difficult. It...
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    Best educational path for older student?

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

    I did an ABSN program and graduated at 48. For me, the decision was easy. Since my first degree was from the same school, I didn't pay the application fee and they took all of my credits (some were...
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    How to get a nursing job in a state you do not live in?

    NICU Guy replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in General Nursing

    I went to school in Indiana and had two out of state offers (NC and KY). They do not care where you are coming from, all they care about is that you will have your state license before starting. In...
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    Transfer old credits or start new?

    NICU Guy replied to lmh24's topic in General Students

    You need to check with the school. Many schools put a 5 yr limit on credits. Older than that, they will need to be
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    New Grad Nurse. Which department is best for me?

    NICU Guy replied to NNurseLina's topic in General Nursing

    The one that gives you a job and allows you to pay your
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    Clinical Assignments in AZ

    NICU Guy replied to aasmahasann's topic in General Students

    Because that would require talking to real person on the phone instead of behind a keyboard. In a couple years it will be " I need to interview a nurse. Can someone answer these 30 questions in...