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  1. Code Cart/Box

    staycalm replied to morgan_porgan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    like most of you, we have locked code carts. It's everything you would need. We also came up with a huge binder- think zippered trapper keeper mega thick. In the binder is the "most used" items for...

  2. is this abuse by management

    staycalm replied to Hope1001's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    the "bare all" part of your shift IS odd. Does that person typically have a funny sense of humor trying to make light out of something they were told to be checking on? As for my unit- I most...

  3. Infant Driven Feeding

    staycalm replied to NBmomto2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have cue based feeding. It is very objective. At first it was quite an adjustment; kind of seemed like it took the nurse judgement out of the process. We all quickly realized it just adds to our...

  4. Beginning in a level 3 NICU..any tips?

    staycalm replied to ARN2908's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ask questions! Any new employee to our NICU that stays quiet and observes only without question raises a lot of eyebrows. Absorb the answer. Speak up to your preceptor nurse or charge nurse to let...

  5. NICU has made me afraid to have children...

    staycalm replied to lemur87's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    working in the NICU absolutely makes the thought of pregnancy terrifying. When high-risk blurs to become your version of normal, it is hard to remember that has become your perspective. I worked as...

  6. nurse burnout

    staycalm replied to ebrahler1788's topic in General Nursing

    ummmm.....NO WAY could I hack staying in LTC or medical for even a year. I'd say start applying in areas of interest, but keep a great relationship with co-workers & supervisors because they will...

  7. Need a seasoned nurse's advice

    staycalm replied to marvelmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a tech then a nurse- and stayed in the same unit. I'm still there 14 years later! Just kill them with kindness. There's people like that no matter where you go. If it isn't a unit you love,...

  8. Help! I think I *need* to be a nurse! :)

    staycalm replied to ShanMiran's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Anything is possible. My own mother graduated nursing school the same month I graduated from highschool. I can speak from both perspectives (growing up as a kid with a mom in college, and as a nurse...

  9. NICU...Now what?

    staycalm replied to Jinx322's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hope you had a great first day. In my unit, our "capstone" students as we call them, are treated completely different than students in regular clinical rotation. I do think it will all depend on...

  10. Thanks to NICU Nurses

    staycalm replied to MichiganGoBlue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have several co-workers that were once NICU parents. They went into nursing school with the goal of being a NICU nurse. It is such a fun process to see! They are all amazing nurses! Best of luck...

  11. Comments about the NICU

    staycalm replied to angrykitten's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    agree. It's just one of those things. Generally people don't understand unless they've worked in one or have been a NICU parent. I have friends from nursing school that don't understand fully what...

  12. How did you get into NICU nursing?

    staycalm replied to pixie6089's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been a nicu nurse for 13 years. I'm not sure what a NRCP card is. NRP is neonatal resuscitation- and IS required to practice in the unit ( it's the nicu version of PALS, OR ALS). In our unit...

  13. WGU MSN-ed program tips please

    staycalm posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I've been a level III NICU nurse for 13 years and currently work part-time. Many thanks to posts with high regards of WGU's online MSN program, I am in the process of applying. I have high ambitions...

  14. WGU MSN-ed program tips please

    staycalm replied to staycalm's topic in Western Governors University

    hmm. Interesting. My enrollment gal was able to email me very specific course work & course information for the MSN program. That is good to know though. Let me know featherzRN if/when you...

  15. Student Nurse with Epilepsy

    staycalm replied to mitsybitsy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    sharpiemom- agree! We have an amazing pediatric neurologist that has really led the way & set the standard for how to parent through this. He advocates normalcy as soon as achievable- by not...

  16. WGU MSN-ed program tips please

    staycalm replied to staycalm's topic in Western Governors University

    that IS good advice- especially since most nurse personalities over think & over analyze by our nature! It is an innovative way to obtain a degree & along with that a shift of "perfection"...

  17. MOD family specialist

    staycalm replied to spacey's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My NICU has a MOD family support council. It was a big deal to do this "officially". Our council is lead by one of our unit's social workers. The council is primarily made up of NICU grad parents....

  18. Use of blankets from home in the NICU

    staycalm replied to lmasta03's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a nurse in a level III NICU. I'm not sure about evidence based research for home blanket use in the NICU (though we have TONS of committees that research and are constantly updating policies that...

  19. Student Nurse with Epilepsy

    staycalm replied to mitsybitsy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I saw the original post was in spring...but this is a GREAT thread! I'm a NICU nurse, and we have at least one student a semester faint (I realize, that is not comparable to a seizure). The student...

  20. Any suggestions how I can get a nursing job?

    staycalm replied to swansonplace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would contact any connections you have from your volunteering in the hospital & health activities. Obviously you cannot be hired if there isn't a position open, but often positions are listed...

  21. Is it Right for me?

    staycalm replied to FutureNurse6145's topic in General Students

    agree! absolutely speak to a nursing school advisor. I would contact the nursing schools close to you asap and arrange a meeting with them. They should have a detailed outline of prerequisites you...

  22. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

    staycalm replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    Exciting! I am in the process of applying to WGU for the MSN-ed program. I, at this time have no post-graduate certificate plans for FNP, but it's reassuring to know that is an option if I decide so...