NICU Guy BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Guy

    Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    NICU Guy replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    "Good morning, Mr. Jones. I will be leaving shortly to go home to my three lovely daughters. This is Sally and she will be your nurse for the next shift. I have known Sally for 4 years and she is a...
  2. NICU Guy

    Graduate RN Job

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

    Here is a link to Vanderbilt's new grad residency program. You missed the summer application deadline, but you won't graduate until after the start date anyway. They have start dates twice a year...
  3. NICU Guy

    Accelerated Nursing Program or Traditional Nursing Program...

    NICU Guy replied to WCSU1987's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You have two options: 1. Hedge your bet and take the classes needed in order to apply for the ABSN program. Apply for ABSN and the two BSN programs. That will give you the best odds at being accepted...
  4. NICU Guy

    Disney and Nascar Nurse?

    NICU Guy replied to nursephillip's topic in Nursing News

    I did EMS for the Indy 500 one
  5. NICU Guy

    Nursing student dating a nursing student

    NICU Guy replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Students

    Same here. They dated last year of an ABSN program and got married the summer after
  6. NICU Guy

    Is a transfer to NICU from adult ICU career suicide??

    NICU Guy replied to LadyluckyRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If your goal is to find something outside of bedside, besides NNP, the only other non-bedside nurse jobs would be Lactation Consultant or Clinical Educator. NNP vs FNP is a matter of ratio. A lack of...
  7. NICU Guy

    Is a transfer to NICU from adult ICU career suicide??

    NICU Guy replied to LadyluckyRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You are making an assumption that everyone wants to move on from bedside and become an NP. I have coworkers that have done NICU for 30 yrs and I have seen new grads use NICU as a stepping stone to put...
  8. NICU Guy

    Turning down PRN job offer?

    NICU Guy replied to amg418's topic in General Nursing

    You need clarification. When she asked you how much you want to work and you said "1-2 days" Her response can be taken one of two ways. It could be taken literally as it could be less than 1-2 days...
  9. NICU Guy

    What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    NICU Guy replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    2 pack of water bottles and a large grocery bag tote (with hospital logo, of course) similar to this: Large Utility Tote Bag 23" Deluxe Basket
  10. NICU Guy

    call MD if HR <60

    NICU Guy replied to Ehhh15's topic in General Nursing

    Your blood is not pumping through your veins, it is more like a "lazy river ride" through your
  11. NICU Guy

    Interview Q&A

    NICU Guy replied to NurseJane101214's topic in General Students

    "Why do you want to be a nurse?" When I was little I wanted to be a superhero. When I grew up I realized there weren't many job openings for superhero, so I decide to become the next best thing, a...
  12. NICU Guy

    New NICU nurse

    NICU Guy replied to SchoolNurse91's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree, it takes about 1 1/2 yrs to 2 yrs to feel comfortable in the
  13. NICU Guy

    Kaplan Predictor test

    NICU Guy replied to nannynay06's topic in General Students

    I added punctuation and capitalizations to your quotes to make it easier to read. Yes you did. It was in the syllabus and you signed it saying that you agreed to the contents of the syllabus. It...
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    New NICU nurse

    NICU Guy replied to SchoolNurse91'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
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    Out of state

    NICU Guy replied to allial0805's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They are weighting students on TEAS and GPA. They are giving preference to in-state students, but only a little preference. If you had the same TEAS and GPA as an in-state student, they would be...
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    Female Stressing hard about being EMT

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

    The people giving you advice are obviously not EMTs. When I worked EMS, laughter is needed to keep your sanity some days. You see some traumatic stuff and need an escape from your high stress,...
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    finally a NICU nurse!

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

    Welcome to the only nursing specialty that gets excited when our patients
  18. NICU Guy

    Help finding the right career as a nurse in a hospital

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

    Only other job would be Nurse Midwife which requires a graduate
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    call MD if HR <60

    NICU Guy replied to Ehhh15's topic in General Nursing

    It should have been sustained
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    NCLEX Prep Tips

    NICU Guy replied to BlueShoes12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take it as soon as possible. There is no need to add an extra week of stress for no real benefit. By your scores, you are ready. NCLEX prep is designed to get you in the mindset of answering NCLEX...
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    Switching specialties

    NICU Guy replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Nursing

    It is best to go into nursing school with an open mind. Once you get into clinicals, you will be able to get a feel for each specialty. Then decide which specialty fits your personality. I went into...
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    Bumped from NICU?

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

    New employees don't know much. That is why we place them near experienced nurses to be used as a resource person New employees should not be admitting critical babies for awhile What new person...
  23. NICU Guy

    Hydrocolloid for skin protection?

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

    We use Comfeel Plus Transparent. Make a "T" that goes on the top lip and up the septum. It protects against breakdown very well. Our RTs are the ones that started using it to protest the
  24. NICU Guy

    What jobs can I get before I pass the nclex

    NICU Guy replied to r3dbird's topic in Oregon Nursing

    PCA, CNA, unit secretary, housekeeping, food
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    Is it common for nurses to have papers published?

    NICU Guy replied to Raven1994's topic in General Nursing

    I concede your point. I answered based on my experience at my current job. There is a lack of ambition to do anything beyond your job. Unfortunately, it is corporate induced. We used to have a...