JJ1994

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1. What do you use to secure og tube and edi cath for babies on Niv Nava?

   JJ1994 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi all I'm looking for some suggestions on how to secure the og tube and edi catheter for babies on NivNAva. We currently use a piece of tegaderm then a steristrip around each tube then a top piece of...

2. Do the parents annoy you?

   JJ1994 replied to angel94's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Parents can definitely be annoying. They usually dont realize that their baby isn't the only one in the unit. I cant say I find picture taking annoying though. I understand wanting to document your...

3. Any tips for preventing unplanned extubations while turning babies?

   JJ1994 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I've been a nurse in the level 3 NICU since January. One of my biggest issues is turning intubated babies. I am terrified of an unplanned extubation. The more experienced nurses in my unit tell me...

4. What are your call requirements??

   JJ1994 replied to slp080477's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We don't have any call requirements. When our census goes up, they text or call whoever is off and ask us to work. I think it would be nice to have call because I get text almost every time I'm off...

5. Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

   JJ1994 replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new nurse, just 8 months in. I think you might be a little disappointed when you graduate if you're expecting a low stress job with great pay. I work in the nicu and while I absolutely love...

6. Conversing with parents in NICU

   JJ1994 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi everyone I am a new grad nicu nurse. I am finishing up orientation now and the one issue preceptors keep mentioning is my lack of conversation with parents. I tend to give parents an update on...

7. Dress Codes for School

   JJ1994 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

   I hate the argument that dress codes shame girls. I think It's ridiculous. Boys generally don't wear spaghetti straps or short shorts to school so they're not gonna get dinged for it. They should be...

8. New grad programs that do video interviews

   JJ1994 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hi everyone im getting ready to graduate in December and I am really trying to land a nicu or nursery job. I have gotten some job offers in my area but they are for adult med/surg. I really hate adult...

9. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

   JJ1994 replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

   We're wearing white dresses with the tights and cap. I think it looks so much more professional and commands more respect than scrubs and I'm really excited to get to wear

10. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    JJ1994 replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm not a nurse yet just a student but I think you have to decide what's more important to you. I don't live with my parents because I don't want to live by their rules and as long as you live with...

11. I'm bored

    JJ1994 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    In my opinion, nursing school content isn't hard. There's just a lot of it and some assignments, like care plans, are very time consuming. I thought nursing school was boring too until clinicals...

12. What preceptorship would be most helpful for getting into nicu?

    JJ1994 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone Im in my last semester of nursing school. My goal is to be a nicu nurse. I know that can be hard as a new grad but I'm applying to some residency programs along with some other jobs in...

13. What separates sucessful nursing students from the rest

    JJ1994 replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    I think it's important to take responsibility for yourself. You have to accept your faults and work on them. Some of my classmates blame the professor for things they mess up because they didn't read...

14. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    JJ1994 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    I think some of these comments are a little harsh. She's 17, not 39. I had a similar situation. My mom didn't think me being able to drive and work was important so she never taught me. I paid for my...

15. Help to improve my written work..!

    JJ1994 replied to becka9058's topic in General Students

    I think the important thing to remember is that writing is not like a conversation. If possible, take another English or writing course. I'm assuming you've already done English 1 and 2 but most...