NicuRN628

NicuRN628

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  1. Cleveland Clinic Hiring Timeframe

    NicuRN628 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello, I had a phone interview with the Cleveland Clinic yesterday. I was wondering how long it typically takes to hear back for a second interview? They told me they are putting my information into...

  2. Best time to become NNP

    NicuRN628 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been working as an RN in a level III NICU for 6 weeks now, this was my first job after graduation. I chose to become an RN for a multitude of reasons, one of those being the ability to further...

  3. Any 22 weekers out there?

    NicuRN628 replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have quite a few 22 weekers in our unit currently as well. I have very mixed feelings about

  4. NRP certification

    NicuRN628 replied to BSN<RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new grad and started in a level III NICU in January. I just did my NRP certification this past month. As long as you read over the book and understand the algorithm it is not bad at! Good

  5. Questions! Help!

    NicuRN628 replied to Ehiner02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a level III NICU and have my BSN. A lot of hospitals are only hiring BSN prepared nurses, although you may find a hospital that will hire you if you have an associates degree. I am a...

  6. Does the University you get your BSN from matter?

    NicuRN628 replied to sarahstjohn3's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Check out Walsh University. I was told in all of my interviews that they chose to interview me because I had my degree from Walsh, it is arguably the best nursing program in the state. I also...

  7. MetroHealth Cleveland ER

    NicuRN628 replied to QuiltDog's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm pretty sure Metro only hires BSN prepared

  8. Can we Talk?

    NicuRN628 replied to bluesblu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1.Do you feel respected and valued at work? (what type of facility are you in?) I feel very respected and valued at work. The doctors and nurses on my floor work as a team and I feel my opinions...

  9. NCLEX in 3 weeks?

    NicuRN628 replied to chacha82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After graduating it took almost 2 months for me to get my number to sign up for the NCLEX-RN. During this time I planned to study, but I felt burnt out and didn't study. The day after I got my...

  10. 4 year program vs. 5 year program at Cleveland State University

    NicuRN628 replied to nathanhr's topic in General Students

    If you are a strong student go for the four year program. In four years I completed my BSN as well as a bachelors of science in Biology, 187 credit hours. I took a couple summer courses. During the...

  11. Question about BSN route for second degree student's

    NicuRN628 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did a bachelors to BSN accelerated program which was 15 months. I worked for about half of the program, and was planning a wedding during the other half. If you have good time management skills and...

  12. New Nurse

    NicuRN628 replied to Zcarson's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a different experience in Ohio, I had multiple offers and have since been working in my dream job setting. Do you have an ultimate dream job? Would one of these current offers prepare you...

  13. Torn

    NicuRN628 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know of a very large hospital system, the Cleveland Clinic, that starts new RNs at a salary similar to this, though the insurance does kick in sooner.... Good

  14. Maximum bedside visitors

    NicuRN628 replied to guest769224's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    3 with one being a

  15. Not cut out for NICU

    NicuRN628 replied to nurseinFL2567's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you not like working in the NICU because you have made mistakes and feel bad or because you genuinely don't enjoy the NICU? Working in the NICU is not easy, and it does not help comparing yourself...

  16. Interesting cases anyone?

    NicuRN628 replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hydrops &

  17. New to nicu

    NicuRN628 replied to schnookimz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a level 3 NICU and we were required to buy our own infant stethoscopes :) but I was told of this at my interview. We only use individual stethoscopes for isolated patients. I recommend...

  18. Coping

    NicuRN628 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How have others coped with losing a baby they have cared for for a long time? I am so sad that one of the babies I have cared for has passed away. It is affecting all aspects of my life. Is this...

  19. High school student needing help

    NicuRN628 replied to alexisjaneen99's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new BSN grad as of August of 2014 and I work in a large level three neonatal ICU. I did an accelerated BSN program in 15 months (post bachelors) which I feel very well prepared me to work in...

  20. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am so excited because I just accepted an RN position in a level III NICU! It is my dream job. I am still in disbelief that I was offered this position fresh out of nursing school with no prior...

  21. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I absolutely LOVE the NICU. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else! Speaking of OSU's NNP program, do you know much about it? I am very interested in the graduate program but I haven't heard much about...

  22. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you are interested in specifically the NICU I would recommend taking NRP and STABLE over PALS or ACLS as they are more specific to the NICU. Good luck! Kayb0ne good luck at your interview and let...

  23. I'm so excited!

    NicuRN628 replied to NICUmiiki's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations, that is very exciting

  24. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had a two week new grad residency orientation program I had to go through before coming on the floor. It was for all new grads and was more relevant to adult floors. We did not discuss much about...

  25. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been orienting on days so far, but I will working nights after orientation. I will have a couple of weeks on nights during orientation also, and my first night shift is tomorrow night! I don't...