NICU Guy BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Guy

    Line Changes

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

    clean for peripheral lines and sterile for central
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    Getting discouraged..

    NICU Guy replied to kmek30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you asked 100 people on this site "How hard did you think the NCLEX was?" You would get answers from super easy to incredibly difficult. It all depends on the test taker's knowledge base,...
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    My NCLEX run

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

    I flipped a coin when I got home, it was heads. 24 hrs later I flipped the same coin and got heads again. I passed so flipping a coin and getting heads is a good indicator that you passed. It
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    Accelerated BSN student interested in CRNA

    NICU Guy replied to Gilisawesome14's topic in General Students

    I would also advise you not to tell future employers that your intent is to get your ICU experience and go to CRNA
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    Just took NCLEX- Stopped at 75

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

    Last question is irrelevant except for finishing after 265 questions. 75 is the minimum number of questions. Even after answering #75 incorrectly, they may still be above the pass line. 15 out of the...
  6. NICU Guy

    Recruiting Students for ADN program

    NICU Guy replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If it is hospital-based, why not recruit PCAs from the hospital that are looking to get their ADN/ASN degree? You can even offer scholarships with a 1-2 yr commitment to continued employment at the...
  7. NICU Guy

    How long did it take you to take the NCLEX?

    NICU Guy replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions in 45
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    New to ICU. What do you hate to see a new ICU nurse do?

    NICU Guy replied to IPMC15's topic in Critical Care

    Not asking for help or clarification and hoping they are doing it
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    New grads in the NICU??

    NICU Guy replied to Dstudentnurse7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was hired as a new grad into Level IV NICU. We just had a new group of new grads (maybe 12) that started the classroom portion of the training last month. We have another group of new grads...
  10. NICU Guy

    Help me figure this out

    NICU Guy replied to Dreamer05's topic in General Students

    How can they each be worth 25% of your grade if quizzes and write-ups are combined. Are quizzes and write-ups worth 50% of grade and sketchbook and presentation worth 25% each? You have only had 2...
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    NICU Guy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was Vanilla and it was from Wal-Mart Nurse uses cake to quit job at Western State Hospital |
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    EPIC, documentation & time management advice

    NICU Guy replied to Umrn1's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to copy and paste an entire column, right click the time at the top of the column. It will give you an option to paste to the last column or another column. If you want to copy only one...
  13. NICU Guy

    Help me figure this out

    NICU Guy replied to Dreamer05's topic in General Students

    Not enough information to help you. You list 4 parts that make up your grades, but list 7 grades. Where does each grade belong? You have no
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    Took my NCLEX today with 75 questions

    NICU Guy replied to Danirose23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So, your school had a 100% pass rate for the last 4-5 semesters and you think that you are the first person in 2 yrs at that school to fail? Not only fail, but perform so badly that it didn't give...
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    OMG I PASSED

    NICU Guy replied to TeteRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    TeteRN2b you need to change your user name. You are no longer "RN2b"
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    If your test stopped at 75 Please Read

    NICU Guy posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX test is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT). Unlike nursing school tests in which you are expected to answer every question correctly, CAT tests try to get you to answer questions wrong to...
  17. NICU Guy

    stethoscope frusteration!! help!

    NICU Guy replied to Moenine9's topic in General Students

    Compare Both have a Performance rating of 7, so it is a
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    Pregnancy and birth

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

    I think some of your counselors advice may have made some sense. You want to get your pre-reqs done as quickly as possible without sacrificing your grades. Nursing schools are very competitive, so...
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    Certification or not

    NICU Guy replied to greener22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Also, most raises are a percentage of your base pay. If that $.50/ hr is part of the base then each subsequent raise would increase your base higher than without the
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    Was your first job out of school your dream job?

    NICU Guy replied to team_nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a ridiculous old fogey that decided to go back for my nursing degree. I didn't have time to waste so I went for my dream job and got it right out of
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    Knows nothing about nursing, seeking help

    NICU Guy replied to kingdbox96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where are you in life that you want to spend three times the tuition cost for the same degree at a community
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    Likelihood of being a replacement

    NICU Guy replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is possible because many people apply to multiple programs. They accept entry in one program and the rest are now open to be filled by
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    Pregnancy and birth

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

    ^^THIS^^ Pre-reqs could take 10 yrs if you only take 1 class at a time. The assumption is that she is taking 15-18 credits per semester to fit in everyone's expected
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    NCLEX select all that apply questions?

    NICU Guy replied to Nursecrystal2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't freak out about SATA questions on the NCLEX. I had about 20 SATA/ alt. format on my test and passed at 75. I guarantee that I got most of the SATA wrong. NCLEX is a Computer Adaptive Test...
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    Support for nightshift in local hospitals

    NICU Guy replied to FrogluvRn's topic in General Nursing

    I will have to ask my coworkers that have worked in the adult world (Norton, Jewish, Baptist) on Saturday. In the NICU (Kosair), we have 24/7 "in unit" MD