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  1. I want to be a neonatal nurse, help pleas

    guest769224 replied to JessicaSanchez's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You must complete your prerequisites, there is no other way into nursing school. Even private institutions require them, as they wouldn't be awarded accrediation if they did not. LPN programs, as well...

  2. Different Shift Hours

    guest769224 replied to resqbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my NICU unit they just do 12 hour shifts 7-7, but I know our neighboring NICU does 3am-3pm,

  3. Failed out of last 7.5 week of class before graduation

    guest769224 replied to ErikaMarie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm so sorry. That truly sucks. I can't imagine the emotions

  4. BSN New Grad and No Jobs

    guest769224 replied to Happynurs3's topic in New York Nursing

    Willing to come out West? Utah has PLENTY of jobs and is new grad friendly! Pm me for details. Realize that pay out this way will be less than your region, but excellent hospital

  5. can pediatric nurse practitioners work in the nursey

    guest769224 replied to lipglossbaribe's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Would it be alright to inquire the name and location of this children's hospital? And how is the conclusion drawn that they are

  6. Cons of WGU

    guest769224 replied to ERnurse71's topic in Western Governors University

    And to think you were/are planning to attend west coast university!

  7. Pediatric PCT or Med Surg CNA?

    guest769224 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I assume blood sugars, tell them stories, play games with the kids. Help them with meals. I work in a peds ER and we put a lot of Disney movies on for them. Just helping the RN with what's needed....

  8. Pediatric PCT or Med Surg CNA?

    guest769224 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A pediatric unit will likely yield more entertainment and smiles on your part. You'll have wider vital sign parameters, it's easier on our bodies. Peds patients usually have more pleasant demeanors...

  9. Difficult decision

    guest769224 replied to A~L~B's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    How about going per diem in the Cardiac PICU and then regular hours at the large teaching PICU? It would be about the same as you're doing now, just flip

  10. NNP- Nicu only?

    guest769224 replied to guest769224's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, but where would they do that outside of the NICU, besides where babyNP has listed? I just am curious if one becomes an NNP, are they totally confined to the

  11. What do NICU nurses consider "viability"?

    guest769224 replied to Summers_Off's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My NICU dips to 22 weeks at

  12. working as a cna?

    guest769224 replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, most definitely. I am a CNA, working in a NICU, ER, and adult trauma ICU. It depends on your region. Network, network, network. Someone may venture this is unsafe. Not

  13. Salt Lake City Area Hospital Overview

    guest769224 replied to mtskier's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Do you know if they take new

  14. Salt Lake City Area Hospital Overview

    guest769224 replied to mtskier's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Pioneer Valley Hospital, in West Valley (western SLC) is the only hospital in this area that provides that opportunity. From what I've been told by someone who got their loans waived for service....

  15. Salt Lake City Area Hospital Overview

    guest769224 replied to mtskier's topic in General Nursing

    PM me and we can chat

  16. Looking at SLC schools -UVU and Roseman in particular- Thoughts?!

    guest769224 replied to blue_aphalt's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! That is a tough one to chew on. Straight A's in nursing school can be rather difficult. But yes, doable. I'd like to point out the most RN programs make the minimum class score somewhere around...

  17. Salt Lake City Area Hospital Overview

    guest769224 replied to mtskier's topic in General Nursing

    You should! Utah is basically, the best ever. By offset, do you mean wage differential? I'm afraid not, weekends/night shift diff is dismal. But, that is reality state wide. It is a common saying...

  18. Best specialty for travel?

    guest769224 replied to Nessybean's topic in Travel

    Why is this exclusive to the OR vs. other

  19. How Is Your Census?

    guest769224 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Full as can be! Never enough beds. Thank goodness for

  20. Salt Lake City Area Hospital Overview

    guest769224 replied to mtskier's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, that would be fine. I sent you a PM but I'm not sure you can reply because you've got to have 15 posts before we can PM. You have 11! Hurry and post some more or just let me know your questions...

  21. Salt Lake City Area Hospital Overview

    guest769224 replied to mtskier's topic in General Nursing

    It's awesome that you are considering Utah. Great place to live. Slightly warmer than Montana There are about 10 different hospitals within the Salt Lake Valley. The most well known are University...

  22. Where are the middle age nurses working?

    guest769224 replied to RedRobin8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On my previous med/onc unit we had an 83 year old nurse still at the top of her

  23. nursing school

    guest769224 replied to keviisom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes. Yes it is true. Enjoy your social life? Kiss it all

  24. ANA urges increased workforce funding; 1.1 Million new nurses needed

    guest769224 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Funny you picked up on that. Utah hospitals are full of models. I've noticed it myself and agree. Was it an Intermountain facility? They are top notch. Glad you liked it. Maybe PM me so we don't...

  25. ANA urges increased workforce funding; 1.1 Million new nurses needed

    guest769224 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The beautiful state of