NICU Guy BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Guy

    Is rumor true...NCLEX the easiest nursing test you ever took?

    NICU Guy replied to jayne12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took NCLEX, there were 15 beta questions (don't count) in the first 75 questions. It starts you out above the pass line. You could alternate between getting questions right and questions wrong...
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    Schedule NCLEX before ATT?

    NICU Guy replied to raspberry1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The problem with letting people schedule before their ATT is that there are going to be issues with some peoples'applications and won't be able to test and may not change their date until the last...
  3. NICU Guy

    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    NICU Guy replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    WOW who would of thought that a thread about pooping at work would get 120
  4. NICU Guy

    I need Help in Applying for NCLEX

    NICU Guy replied to Obgykenobi's topic in Nurse Registration

    You are an international graduate. They need to evaluate your education. Your US citizen status is
  5. NICU Guy

    I need Help in Applying for NCLEX

    NICU Guy replied to Obgykenobi's topic in Nurse Registration

    International Candidates - to be eligible to take the NCLEX®, you will need the following: a.Each of these: 1.a completed Application by NCLEX® Examination 2.all fees 3.a completed criminal...
  6. NICU Guy

    New grad RN starting salary 2017 & 2018

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

    Be careful of clinics offering high wage than prevailing wage in your town and offering sign on bonuses. They don't give sign on bonuses because they are a generous hospital. They give bonuses...
  7. NICU Guy

    Is is time to call it quits?

    NICU Guy replied to versi's topic in General Nursing

    The best thing about nursing is that there are a variety of different specialties. If one doesn't fit your personality, find one that fits your personality. Don't quit nursing just because of a bad...
  8. NICU Guy

    ASN program with a BS degree in MGMT

    NICU Guy replied to Cindyel's topic in General Students

    An ASN and a BS in another degree does not equal a
  9. NICU Guy

    NICU nurse needing some advice

    NICU Guy replied to Alararn89's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Take the job. After a year, if you still have the desire, put in a transfer to a peds M/S floor or PICU and work on your
  10. NICU Guy

    If I live in WI, how long can I practice RN in Minnesota without having to retake boards

    NICU Guy replied to jake5497's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Indiana and work in Kentucky. I let my Indiana license expire years
  11. NICU Guy

    Need advice on Accelerated vs Traditional Program

    NICU Guy replied to jasj's topic in General Students

    I am not sure what the prospects of new grads getting a job in NICU, but I have had several recruiters through LinkedIn ask about my interest in moving to TX. I have Level IV experience, so that may...
  12. NICU Guy

    Need advice on Accelerated vs Traditional Program

    NICU Guy replied to jasj's topic in General Students

    Unit secretary, patient transporter, orderly in surgery. Any job that you can get exposure to the nursing units. While it is helpful to learn things about nursing that will help you in school, just...
  13. NICU Guy

    Fingerprint failure

    NICU Guy replied to Rntr's topic in General Nursing

    Now I know what I can do after retirement. I can freely commit crimes without worrying about leaving
  14. NICU Guy

    Need help

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

    OP, PM me with all your questions from all your homework and your instructor's email. Once I get their approval for me to do all your homework, I will send you my paypal account for your payment. That...
  15. NICU Guy

    Need help

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

    These kinds of posts get to me: Register for AN account Copy and paste question Sumit and wait for answers No introduction "Hi, I am having issues with this question. Here are my thoughts xxx. Am I...
  16. NICU Guy

    Need advice on Accelerated vs Traditional Program

    NICU Guy replied to jasj's topic in General Students

    ABSN programs are like driving 100 mph through rush hour traffic. You get to your destination quickly, but it is a white knuckle ride. It will consume your life for 15 mo. I was able to work two 12...
  17. NICU Guy

    New to NICU & Nursing!

    NICU Guy replied to Nurse0322's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Merenstein & Gardner's "Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care" or "Core curriculum for neonatal intensive care nursing". Either one will help you learn the major medical issues in
  18. NICU Guy

    Ivy Tech Nursing Program

    NICU Guy replied to laurennicole320's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Some of the Ivy Tech regions have the best NCLEX pass rates in the state. The only reason that they may have problems is if the hospitals are hiring BSNs over ASNs. IU Health requires BSN within 5 yrs...
  19. NICU Guy

    Taxes For Nurses? Pay or Get Paid?

    NICU Guy replied to HannBann's topic in General Nursing

    I have coworkers that change their deductions on their W2 for pay periods that they have overtime. They claim that "they" will take out most of the overtime in taxes. So, by claiming more deductions...
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    Fingerprint failure

    NICU Guy replied to Rntr's topic in General Nursing

    I have that problem until applied lotion to my hands prior to using the finger scanner on the pyxis. It works the first time usually. Haven't got to the point of password,
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    Policy contradicts State Law

    NICU Guy replied to Nishstar1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If something goes wrong and a patient or family sues you and your employer, do you think your director will support you or throw you under the bus? The lawyers will look at your state's RN Scope of...
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    Have I ruined my nursing career?

    NICU Guy replied to jlc0618's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You might want to try a work at home nursing job. You state that you have low self-esteem because of your apprearance, no one knows what you look like through a telephone or
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    Do employers care where you went to nursing school?

    NICU Guy replied to Guest1033582's topic in General Nursing

    Local school's reputation matters to local employers. Nationally, hospitals don't care if the new grad came from Duke University or Idaho State. After 2-3 yrs experience, experience is all that...
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    NICU nurse and pregnant

    NICU Guy replied to Rp605's topic in General Nursing

    We are a very large unit and have usually have 5 nurses on maternity leave at any one time. They all come back to working 12 hr
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    What's the best specialty for someone who hates small talk?

    NICU Guy replied to climbeRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When they are talkative, their conversations can be comical coming out of