marypoppins08

marypoppins08 specializes in NICU.

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1. Attention NICU Nurses! What advice do you have for a new Grad RN?

   marypoppins08 replied to journey2success's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Congrats! I am also a new grad in the NICU and I have three weeks left in orientation and then I am on my own! It's definitely overwhelming and there's a lot to learn, but no one expects you to come...

2. Take NCLEX in 10 days and did Hurst Review...will I pass?

   marypoppins08 replied to whyohwhy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took the Hurst review and found it very helpful. I used that and the Saunders NCLEX book to study, sounds like similar to what you're doing. The scores and all that can't really predict how you'll...

3. New grad, new NICU job!

   marypoppins08 replied to marypoppins08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I bought mine on Amazon, and got the newest edition. I noticed you can buy a kindle version for a little cheaper if you have a kindle! Yeah heavy chunk to pay, but I am enjoying reading it while I...

4. New grad, new NICU job!

   marypoppins08 replied to marypoppins08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Ordered that book! Started reading and I am learning so much! Finding it so helpful, interesting, and relevant! I have never been this excited to read a textbook before haha! So thank you so

5. New grad, new NICU job!

   marypoppins08 replied to marypoppins08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   It's been my goal and dream for a long time! So in nursing school, I did my capstone project about NICU babies, and did four total clinicals in a NICU. I currently work with infants, and have worked...

6. New grad, new NICU job!

   marypoppins08 replied to marypoppins08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks for the responses! NRP And STABLE are incorporated in my orientation. I definitely want to study and was hoping for books to check out! Thank

7. New grad, new NICU job!

   marypoppins08 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi everyone! I am a new graduate and I was just offered and accepted a NICU job! I am beyond thrilled as this is exactly what I went into nursing to do. I start in about a month and was wondering if...

8. Calling all Grand Canyon University Spring 2014 Hopefuls!!!

   marypoppins08 replied to Bee511's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I've been lucky enough to meet 3 other people in a few of my classes who also got accepted to AT Still! Has anyone else met people in their current

9. Calling all Grand Canyon University Spring 2014 Hopefuls!!!

   marypoppins08 replied to Bee511's topic in Arizona Nursing

   So much to catch up on! As for work, I'd also love extern work while I'm in school. My HHA job is flexible, but I don't do weekends or evenings with them so I don't think it'd work out, but I'll talk...

10. Calling all Grand Canyon University Spring 2014 Hopefuls!!!

    marypoppins08 replied to Bee511's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Also, I am currently debating work. I currently have 2 jobs, one is retail and one is home health aide. I know for sure I'm going to quit one, but not sure WHICH one yet, or BOTH. My family would...

11. Calling all Grand Canyon University Spring 2014 Hopefuls!!!

    marypoppins08 replied to Bee511's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Oh my previous post DID post! Ok, well CONGRATS AGAIN

12. Calling all Grand Canyon University Spring 2014 Hopefuls!!!

    marypoppins08 replied to Bee511's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Ahh Jamie! You posted right as I did it seems! Nice to meet you and congrats! Glad I'm not the only one posting at AT

13. Calling all Grand Canyon University Spring 2014 Hopefuls!!!

    marypoppins08 replied to Bee511's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got in at AT Still Fast Track! My GPA is a 3.3 (with 3 classes still in progress) Teas were both in the mid-upper 80's (can't recall exact numbers) Not a current hospital employee, and no previous...

14. Calling all Grand Canyon University Spring 2014 Hopefuls!!!

    marypoppins08 replied to Bee511's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am so nervous! Have had trouble sleeping all weekend because I just want to know my fate

15. Calling all Grand Canyon University Spring 2014 Hopefuls!!!

    marypoppins08 replied to Bee511's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just wanted to jump in as well! I've applied for Spring 14 at the AT Still campus as I'm out in south Chandler! I currently work in home health, did my CNA thru EVIT when I was 17 and have been doing...