JJ1994

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...

  16. Clinical sites, you choose or you're assigned?

    JJ1994 replied to level1's topic in General Students

    We're assigned our clinical sites and often have multuple clinical sites each semester. They don't consider preferences or location. I didn't know that any schools

  17. Failed A Course...

    JJ1994 replied to Kyliemb's topic in General Students

    I dont know anyone who has failed clinical without doing something really stupid. They don't fail you for small mistakes because theyes know we're learning. You would have to break the rules,...

  18. Does anyone think nursing school gives too many chances?

    JJ1994 posted a topic in General Students

    This is really just me venting but I'm getting annoyed with all the second, third, fourth, etc.. chances. Nursing school is preparing us to fill a role where could literally kill someone if we make a...

  19. Does anyone think nursing school gives too many chances?

    JJ1994 replied to JJ1994's topic in General Students

    Of course there are times when people fail through no fault of their own, and they should get a second chance. I highly doubt that's the majority of cases, though. Even if you failed because of your...

  20. Better off single?

    JJ1994 replied to westcounty's topic in General Students

    I dont see any reason to break up unless she just doesn't want to put in the extra effort. I love having my boyfriend around. He finds nursing material interesting so I explain things to him and that...

  21. What do you do when you realize nursing is not for you?

    JJ1994 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm graduating with my BSN in December. I went into nursing with the hope of working in nicu or as a cnm. Ive realized I don't like nursing. I love learning the material and I get good grades but I...

  22. What do you do when you realize nursing is not for you?

    JJ1994 replied to JJ1994's topic in General Students

    I dont really feel that I dislike the patients. I'm just not a very compassionate person and I have a hard time empathizing and providing therapeutic communication. It's like I just don't pick up on...

  23. Are these things a CNM would do?

    JJ1994 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hello everyone I am currently in nursing school and considering what I would like to do in the future. I'm considering a lot of things and I know things might change as I get farther along In nursing...

  24. Are these things a CNM would do?

    JJ1994 replied to JJ1994's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks everyone for responding. While I disagree with most of you, I'm very impressed by the wealth of knowledge some of you have. I got some helpful information but i believe that were just arguing...

  25. Are these things a CNM would do?

    JJ1994 replied to JJ1994's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I understand you don't get to choose your patients and I've said multiple times that I'm not trying to. However, from other information I've gotten, CNMs can choose whether or not they want to provide...