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  1. What nursing school did or are you attending?

    jack4408 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Beth Israel 2005, ADN Downstate 2007,

  2. International Travel Nursing for US Nurses

    jack4408 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Does anybody know of any agencies that offer travel positions for US RNs outside of the US.

  3. International Travel Nursing for US Nurses

    jack4408 replied to jack4408's topic in International Nursing

    Yes. Basically I would consider any English-speaking country. Australia/NZ sound great. I've also heard that it is possible to go to Dubai. UK would be considered, but not at the top of my list. I...

  4. NICU Noise

    jack4408 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am writing a paper on the effects of noise on neonates in NICUs. I'm summarizing some articles on units that have taken measures to reduce noise, but I also wanted to ask NICU RNs if your unit or...

  5. Words of Wisdom for New Grad in NICU?

    jack4408 replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ask questions, observe other nurses and doctors, don't pretend you know something you don't know, ask for help if you need it.

  6. beth israel, beth israel anybody, somebody, nobody???

    jack4408 replied to shippoRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I got a call pretty soon after my NLN results came in to schedule an interview. I don't remember exactly when it was, but probably March or April (I think our deadline was May though). I was like...

  7. Is getting interviews easier with the RN credential on your Resume?

    jack4408 replied to Lilnurse0803's topic in New York Nursing

    I was hired before i even took my

  8. SUNY Downstate's Accelerated Nursing Program

    jack4408 replied to be26373's topic in New York Nursing

    I wouldn't reccomend downstate. Im in the rn-bsn program and i think its terrible. I met a few girls from the accelerated program and they didn't feel must

  9. beth israel, beth israel anybody, somebody, nobody???

    jack4408 replied to shippoRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi. I can't be your application buddy, but I did graduate BI in '05 so if you have any questions let me know. Good

  10. Nutramigen

    jack4408 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Is it common practice to add Nutramigen to EBM for weight

  11. Payrange in your area?

    jack4408 replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    NYC (Brooklyn) $32-$33/hour NICU

  12. Money from a patient?

    jack4408 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in

  13. Money from a patient?

    jack4408 replied to jack4408's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  14. Do you change your TPN tubing Q24 or Q72??

    jack4408 replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We change the TPN tubing Q72 and the bag

  15. Didn't think I'd feel this horrible

    jack4408 replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there everyone. I know it's a long 48 hours. I took mine last June. I felt well prepared and finished in 75 questions and left feeling like a complete moron. I felt like I guessed every...

  16. NICU vs. Med-Surg

    jack4408 replied to kmftiko's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I graduated last June and went straight to NICU and have doen fine without Med-Surg. I don't really think it's related, but like a previous post said, if you ever have any interest in working with...

  17. Just got accepted to nursing school...

    jack4408 replied to zahryia's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some NICUs have techs/clerks, just to get you used to the environment... Also some have volunteers to hold babies which would give you an opportunity to speak with NICU nurses and doctors and see if...

  18. Santa Fe, NM NICU?

    jack4408 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are there any NICUs in Santa Fe, NM. I can't find any from searching hospital websites. I'm planning on relocating there at some point and was wondering what the nearest options were for a NICU...

  19. New NICU RN references

    jack4408 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a new grad and will be starting my nursing career in a Level III NICU. I was wondering if any of you could reccommend some reading material that would help give me a stronger foundation. Any...

  20. Anyone else feel really horrible after taking NCLEX?

    jack4408 replied to christvs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Christine- I took mine on Monday and also finished in 75 questions (most of which I felt were guesses). I left feeling the same way. I passed (I found out Wednesday). I think if it was hard and...

  21. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    jack4408 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I did a meds review course and used a Kaplan book and Mosby's and NCLEX 3000...

  22. Level of questions of the NCLEX-RN

    jack4408 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today and I thought they were harder than any of the review books. I hope that is a good

  23. NY NCLEX Quick Results

    jack4408 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Has anyone gotten their "quick results" in less than 48

  24. I'm VERY new to this. And I need help on finding a good nursing school!

    jack4408 replied to babylove7477's topic in New York Nursing

    Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing has a weekend program.

  25. Adjusting to 12.5 hour nights

    jack4408 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I'm a new grad and I'm starting my first job on 12.5 hour nights in the NICU (7:30P-8A). I was wondering if anyone had any tips on adjusting, how to go about heading into my first day, and if...