NICU Guy BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Guy

    Kaplan questions

    NICU Guy replied to catmom713's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So you were pregnant the first time you took the test and failed (not on anxiety meds). Now you are studying to take it again, while pregnant again. Why don't you postpone NCLEX until you are no...
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    BON shows failed on Florida website

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

    The BON website is the official website for license status for nurses in that state. Unfortunately, they would not post results until they are official. There will be no changing of your
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    How do I go about asking for an extension of my orientation in the NICU?

    NICU Guy replied to journey2success's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I got 12 weeks orientation when I started as a new grad. I felt like I was ready to be on my own by the end of the 12 weeks. I knew that they were going to assign me the very stable babies and not...
  4. NICU Guy

    Licensure to practice in certain states

    NICU Guy replied to nursing#101's topic in General Nursing

    Your first license is "License by Exam". Once you get the initial license, you apply for other "licenses by
  5. NICU Guy

    Licensure to practice in certain states

    NICU Guy replied to nursing#101's topic in General Nursing

    You apply for licensure in the state that you want to work in. It doesn't matter what state you went to school or what state you took NCLEX. NCLEX is a national exam, so you don't need to take the...
  6. NICU Guy

    Recommended Nursing schools

    NICU Guy replied to futuremidwifee's topic in General Students

    Any school that has an NCLEX pass rate above 85% that is nationally accredited It is a good choice because you have a good chance t passing
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    Help finding my dream job

    NICU Guy replied to dreamingofnicu's topic in General Nursing

    We hire almost entirely new grads. Large Level IV Louisville Ky. We are hiring 20 for June
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    What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

    NICU Guy replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Too many for profit schools with low NCLEX pass rates that fail to teach students what they need to pass the
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    Neonatal Nursing Research Project

    NICU Guy replied to Lyniciaf2016's topic in General Nursing

    You will get a lot more information by interviewing someone in person. You might even get a tour or be able to do a job shadow (follow a NICU nurse to see what they actually do). You will be able to...
  10. NICU Guy

    Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    NICU Guy replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the online applications have the question "Do you have the license for the position you re applying for?" When you answer "no" since you don't have your license, it will reject your...
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    I'm a frustrated Nurse who has not been able to get a job in a hospital.

    NICU Guy replied to Mlewis1106's topic in General Nursing

    What state are you in? Are you willing to relocate? I wanted to go into NICU after graduation and the only 2 Level IV NICUs in the state were not hiring, so I expanded my search nationwide. I ended...
  12. NICU Guy

    I didn't get into Nursing School!! Help!!

    NICU Guy replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    Your GPAs are not competitive. You will probably need to retake any classes that you got a C
  13. NICU Guy

    looking for career change

    NICU Guy replied to drezqmn's topic in General Nursing

    I did an ABSN program and fortunately the school took all my pre-reqs from 18 yrs ago. They have since changed the criteria to accept only credits less than 5 yrs old. It was the quickest route to...
  14. NICU Guy

    Nclex struggles.

    NICU Guy replied to beautiiRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need a tutor. Maybe a classmate that did very well in school and passed the first time at 75 questions. They would be a better resource to independently evaluate where you need to focus....
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    Massive PE hemodynamics

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

    Pulmonary embolism is an embolism in the lungs preventing blood flow and oxygen exchange. Cardiac tamponade is the presence of fluid in the pericardia sac surrounding the heart causing increased...
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    Interview in Mother/Baby unit..

    NICU Guy replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am the only male staff nurse ( except for 1 day charge nurse) out of 300 RNs on the unit. I am unaware of any issues with co-workers or parents. I am not treated any different by my female...
  17. NICU Guy

    Saline locks

    NICU Guy replied to nfeese's topic in Patient Medications

    It is physics. Once you clamp the tubing after you flush the line, it creates negative pressure. Same thing when you put a straw in a glass of soda. If you place your thumb over the top and pull the...
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    Any Nurse here Started at Other than RN 1?

    NICU Guy replied to 2mint's topic in General Nursing

    I think it because you are the author of "Pass California NCLEX-RN in 60 Questions". They must have read it felt you deserved more money because of your in depth knowledge of the
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    Blogger attacks nurses. Help!

    NICU Guy replied to ladymadonna32's topic in Nursing News

    Obviously the OP cares what he thinks since she wants us to debate him, like he will magically changes
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    Common NICU conditions

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

    ROP- Retinopathy of
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    Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

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

    It can be emotional at times, but every specialty can have those moments. There are plenty of good moments that make it worth it. If NICU is your dream, then go for it. Don't let anyone discourage...
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    Multiple Sclerosis and Nursing School

    NICU Guy replied to Ashbeelee's topic in General Students

    Nursing school only gets more stressful as the semesters progress (papers, exams, projects, clinicals). Depending on the job you can get once you graduate, it could be even more stressful. Med/Surg...
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    Should I stay or should I go, now?

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

    It is the fact that the first 2 years is general education which the school gives you credit for since you have completed those credits through your first degree. The nursing classes are in a...
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    Moving to Lexington..Nursing schools?

    NICU Guy replied to GamerGirL337's topic in General Nursing

    Very few nursing schools will take nursing credits from other
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    ADN vs ABSN (cost vs job opportunity)

    NICU Guy replied to LGDee's topic in General Students

    My cost for my ABSN program was $20k. Even if you paid out-of-state tuition, it would be nowhere close to