NICU Guy BSN, RN

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    NICU ICU

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

    The interview will be entirely focused on you and why you want to work in NICU. There will be no NICU centered
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    Rooming in on another unit?

    NICU Guy replied to Lady_Leijing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You need a dedicated Nursery nurse for days when this happens or transferred officially to Peds floor and have Peds nurse care for the baby. In the first example, what is the difference between...
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    Current guidelines for central line maintainence

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

    We use saline to flush the med line. Unless your med line is connected high on the main line and the TPN is running really slow, I don't understand why you would need to flush with
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    No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    NICU Guy replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    There are several threads on this site about Group One. It seems that once you get on their list, your career in that area is done. Seems that there have been hospitals/clinics that put people on the...
  5. NICU Guy

    Failed nclex, had interviews coming up..

    NICU Guy replied to mistiblue87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most BONs remove your GN status when you take the test. It is not necessarily mean that you failed. July 31st was yesterday. Most BONs don't post licenses that
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    Putting my nickname on resume?

    NICU Guy replied to Julie37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You need to put your legal name on your resume, but you can include your nickname also. Such as Nickolov (Nick) Smith. It would make it easier for the interviewing process for them to have an easily...
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    Measurement Units if taking Nclex in Canada?

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

    Everything is metric. There may be dosage calc. in which you need to convert pounds to
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    Tattoos

    NICU Guy replied to ThatChickOmi's topic in General Students

    Flesh colored sleeves are an option too. Tat Jacket Full Tattoo Cover Up
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    Dosage Calculation

    NICU Guy replied to Tashat214's topic in Patient Medications

    Patient weighs 45kg Safe range is 2-4 mg/kg/day 2mg * 45kg= ? 4mg *45 kg=
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    Compact Licensure

    NICU Guy replied to nursealisha's topic in General Nursing

    You need to have your permanent residence in a compact state in order to get a multi-state license. I currently live in KY (compact state) and work in KY and have a multi-state license. Next month I...
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    Online BSN

    NICU Guy replied to pinkplaid557's topic in School, College Programs

    What you are asking does not exist. State BONs set requirements that must be included in programs in their state. The individual schools determine how to fit those requirements into their programs....
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    Finishing BSN

    NICU Guy replied to Operate's topic in General Nursing

    The survey is "How many people can I get to respond to a thread with the least amount of
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    On Call System

    NICU Guy replied to BabyRN1023's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    103 bed Level IV No on call, but if staffing is needed there will be a text message asking for volunteers. If no volunteers, then a second text is sent offering $10/hr incentive It seems to work under...
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    Studying Pharmacology

    NICU Guy replied to JamieS26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would add any unique side effects such as Pyridium and Rifampin which turn urine orange. Also know any med that is contraindicated with grapefruit such as Lipitor, Procardia,
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    Chance of passing with 76

    NICU Guy replied to sekim627's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    High probability of passing if you did very well in school. High probability of failing if you barely passed nursing school. 75 questions is the minimum which means you did very well and the computer...
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    How to DEAL?!?

    NICU Guy replied to Smith1283's topic in General Students

    I had a similar situation in a group project during Nutrition class, but it was only one person. All the group members were to meet at the school's library at a certain time. Everyone was there...
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    Charlie Gard

    NICU Guy replied to Lavender111's topic in Nursing News

    Unfortunately, this is a first world problem as a result of advanced medical technologies. Not too many years ago this child may have lasted less than a week and there would be no ethical debate ....
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    Low GPA... Discouraged. Help!!! (ABSN)

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

    ABSN is not an option. They have limited slot availability and there will be many applicants that have a much higher GPA than you, even if you can find one that has a 2.75 minimum first degree
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    Immediately after nursing school travel?

    NICU Guy replied to cameronccunn's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it from an employers position. You have multiple new grad applicants. Everyone is fresh from NCLEX and nursing school except you. Your nursing knowledge is 2 yrs old. You spent 2 yrs...
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    New Graduate in ICU

    NICU Guy replied to nicenurse01's topic in Critical Care

    I was assigned a resource person (working the same shift) who I could ask questions throughout the shift. Talk to your co-workers about your fears. They were in your place at one point in their...
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    new grad having extreme difficulty

    NICU Guy replied to momo42's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You apply to jobs nationwide or within your state (depending on your desperation). Once you have accepted an offer, move closer to your new job. Apartment managers will accept your job offer email...
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    Immediately after nursing school travel?

    NICU Guy replied to cameronccunn's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by "come back with a nursing degree"? Taking a few years off after graduation without starting work soon after graduation will put you at a big disadvantage. Employers realize as a...
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    Does a nursing student ask for a clinical where you're in the ICU, surgery, ER or whatever

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

    We had a semester of critical care nursing (clinicals in ICU). We also had an individual one day rotations, during critical care clinicals, to observe in OR and ER. As Rose Queen has stated, we also...
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    Would you work outside of your scope of practice to save a life?

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

    Here is a scenario: You are a school nurse. A student comes into your office after a bee sting. After a few minutes has signs of an anaphylactic reaction. This is the first time being stung by a bee....
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    NCLEX-RN Pearson Vue Trick?

    NICU Guy replied to sekim627's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pearson Vue Trick is based on the payment program for the testing company. The payment program was never intended to be used as a determination of pass/fail of NCLEX. There are no safeguards in the...