NICU Guy BSN, RN

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Starting NICU, stay ICU PRN?

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

When I said that babies can be demanding, I was not referring to the difficulty of the job. I was referring to the patients demanding your attention. I guess NICU humor doesn't translate to adult...
Getting a year of experience...

NICU Guy replied to PICU RNtoCRNA's topic in General Students

With a proper orientation period in a non-Med/Surg unit, I don't think that 1 yr of Med/Surg would better prepare you long term. For example, two new grad classmates' goals are to work in Adult ICU....
Starting NICU, stay ICU PRN?

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

And babies don't treat you like a servant?? FEED ME!!! CHANGE MY DIAPER!!! I SPIT MY PACI OUT, PUT IT BACK IN MY MOUTH!! {5 seconds later} WHERE ARE YOU GOING? I SPIT MY PACI OUT, PUT IT BACK IN MY...
Men's Christmas Scrubs

NICU Guy replied to Weirdo's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Men's/unisex have longer sleeves than women's scrub tops and women's have a more tailored waist Women's Cherokee Tooniforms Team Minion Print Scrub Top | Cartoon Scrubs Men's Cherokee Tooniforms...
Men's Christmas Scrubs

NICU Guy replied to Weirdo's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Only thing I have found is on etsy (homemade). I have not seen commercially made Christmas scrubs for
I am a second semester ADN nursing student, and I cannot get comfortable around male pt's!

NICU Guy replied to lindssmithh's topic in General Students

Ask your instructor for only male patients during clinicals. Your only other choice is to get an L&D job after
New BSN graduate: job options other than hospital RN?

NICU Guy replied to TravelGal33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

What makes you think that hospice, home health, public health, clinic nursing are going to be happy to hire you, put a lot of time and money to train you knowing that a short time after you are...
NEPA Most Lucrative Positions

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

It is not recommended to choose a specialty based solely on a slightly high pay. You need to pick a specialty that interests you. I doubt that new grad pay will be significantly different regardless...
AA to BSN?

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

No it doesn't. The amount of credits in general education is more in a BS than an AA degree, therefore your AA general education credits do not meet the criteria. ABSN programs require a BS in...
Rejected hours after an interview

NICU Guy replied to edilleyrn's topic in General Nursing

A year ago I traveled 2 hrs to an interview. I was asked to do a job shadow, so I traveled the 2 hrs for a day long shadow a week later. The day following the job shadow I get a computer generated...
RN licensure in other states

NICU Guy replied to QuinnRN20's topic in Travel

If you live in a compact state and take a travel assignment in another compact state, then there is nothing further to do. If you do not live in a compact state, then you need a license in each state...
Accepted to ABSN programs--help!

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

I had two jobs offers when I graduated, both out of state. Neither hospitals had any experience with graduates from my school. I went to a state university. All they cared about was that I had my...
RN student question

NICU Guy replied to qbdtls's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

The odds of not getting expelled are not in your favor. You knew that test banks could get you expelled, but still used them and had them on you when you got caught. Why? You are guilty. How is an...
Not sure how to deal with this future classmate...

NICU Guy replied to tulipsupontulips's topic in General Students

You wanted to become friends with your future classmates or did you intend to only befriend the females in class? There could be a number of possibilities: 1 He has an interest in you beyond...
What Kind of Nursing Should I Go Into?

NICU Guy replied to pseudonxms's topic in Nursing Career

Are you asking which level of nursing you should go to school for (LPN vs RN) or which specialty you should go into (Peds, L&D, ICU, ER,
Accepted to ABSN programs--help!

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

I agree. I went through a 15 mo. ABSN at a state school in the city where I lived. It cost around $22k with books, labs, and tuition. Loans were paid off within a
NCLEX Predictor Benchmark

NICU Guy replied to nurseanon23's topic in General Students

ATI Predictor of 92% probability or Kaplan Predictor 92% probability in order to graduate. Actual performance on both ATI and Kaplan Predictor was 98%
Not sure how to deal with this future classmate...

NICU Guy replied to tulipsupontulips's topic in General Students

Do not contact the school until it becomes a school issue. Next time he texts something, wait 30 minutes and respond "I was out with my boyfriend and missed your text." Keep the texts school related....
UK nurse moving to USA

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

What state are you planning on moving to? Have you met the education requirements equivalent to US trained nurse (Maternity, Peds, Mental Health,
Living Will Tattoo

NICU Guy replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

From a legality standpoint, how do we know the patient had it tattooed on his chest? He could have had a long night of drinking with his friends and passed out. His buddies could of thought "Hey,...
ATI comprehensive predictor score

NICU Guy replied to Nurse2b321123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Why did you intentionally not study for the test? Was your plan that if you scored high on the predictor that you don't need to study for NCLEX? Predictor is a practice run for NCLEX. If you studied...
New to Nursing, and transferring schools

NICU Guy replied to liljodeye's topic in General Students

TEAS is a national test. You can take it anywhere in the
Nurse Internship: ICU or Cardiac Cath

NICU Guy replied to zachary.gaarder's topic in General Nursing

ICU would be the better choice. Cath Lab hires experienced ICU nurses for open positions. It would be difficult to get a cath lab position as a new grad. CRNA schools require 2 yrs. ICU experience...
New to Nursing, and transferring schools

NICU Guy replied to liljodeye's topic in General Students

You applied in Fall in order to start school in January or you applied in order to start last Fall? If the deadline is March 1st, how are your opportunities blown? If you are done with pre-reqs.,...
scrub top with two big pockets

NICU Guy replied to RN_17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Patch Pockets Scrubs Top |

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