RNin2007

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  1. million dollar babies

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a question...when parents have a baby in NICU, and they end up with a preemie that has a long/expensive hospital stay does this financially devestate them? If they have health insurance, and...

  2. Book on charting?

    RNin2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be graduating in a few weeks and I would like to purchase a book on charting/documentation. Our nursing program did not cover this, and I would just like to buy a good resource/reference book....

  3. RN Licensure with DUI x 2???

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have a question...and no it's not about me...I am pregnant and do not drink LOL! Someone in my class (we are seniors) has had two DUIs in the last year. How in the heck will this person be given a...

  4. 37 weeker NICU stay possible...

    RNin2007 replied to bluepenguin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!!! I'll be having a scheduled c-section between 36/37 weeks so i'm in the same "wondering boat" that you were in. Glad everything turned out well, and enjoy your little baby

  5. Help!! Maternity scrubs?? Are they necessary?

    RNin2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who can offer advice, it would be greatly appreciated. I am pregnant and finding my normal scrubs difficult to fit into. They are very snug in the waist, and the shirts are snug around the...

  6. Help!! Maternity scrubs?? Are they necessary?

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the great ideas everyone!!!! Very much appreciated. I have only 13, twelve hour shifts left but I certainly want to be comfy. This was very

  7. Parents and handwashing/foam,gel

    RNin2007 replied to Preemies R Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was so irritated during my first day in NICU as a student. My classmate who was with me didn't seem to take the handwashing seriously...he only rinsed with water because he couldn't "find" the soap...

  8. Need opinions, advice...

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    For all you nurse managers or just the opinion of any NICU nurses... I just found out that I am pregnant =). I will graduate 6/15, and the new grad program starts Aug. 1st. I am applying to the NICU...

  9. Need opinions, advice...

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Gompers I just got goosebumps reading your post! Awesome! I have heard it from my MFM/Peri but to hear it from someone else who has also seen it firsthand is sooo encouraging. Of course, I am prepared...

  10. Need opinions, advice...

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much! This was very helpful at sorting out my thoughts...and I think I will approach the nurse manager (whom I've already met with during the time I was there for 11 weeks to express my...

  11. Question for preceptors

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    For any of you who have been preceptor, I wanted to ask what you would recommend for a senior nursing student (doing her last term/reflective practice) in the NICU to know about the ventilator. I...

  12. Question for preceptors

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey Stephen, thank you for the reply...I did a search on those terms and couldn't find your old post, but I did find some other postings where they recommended a book, and just some general...

  13. Rough Night in NICU

    RNin2007 replied to navynurse06's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm really sorry, but wow these parents were lucky to have you as their baby's nurse. What a painful thing to have to go through...

  14. Here's a website for NCLEX practice

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to register first, and there are not that many questions, but it's still free. http://www.rnboardreview.com/quizshock/

  15. Here's a website for NCLEX practice

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, i've used it....like I said, you'll run out of Qs fast on there. My professors say you need about 3500 or so practice Qs before you test. I have a program that I bought which was originally a...

  16. NCLEX video/dvd recommendation

    RNin2007 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can anyone recommend a dvd for nclex review? I'd like something to watch while I am working out on my elliptical. I already have a few books but thought this would be a good way to get some extra...

  17. NCLEX video/dvd recommendation

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ty for the replies! i looked at some sample videos of drexel on youtube, and they were somewhat dry...not sure if it's worth the $350 they are charging. i was hoping someone had experienced watching...

  18. NCLEX video/dvd recommendation

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Somebody...anybody?....

  19. No More Heelsticks?

    RNin2007 replied to RainDreamer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just can't help but keep thinking of what the scars will look like down the road. How many times would the average preemie have the forearm accessed in this manner? My almost 13 year old still has...

  20. Tips for Clinical Observation in NICU

    RNin2007 replied to kimsnothome's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You were given very good advice. I was in the NICU for 11 weeks last term (2, 12 hour shifts per week). We were expected to know EVERYTHING that Jolie said...our clinical instructor gave us those...

  21. NICU for new grad?

    RNin2007 replied to holly150's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will be a new grad in June of '07 and want to start in the NICU as well. I hope to be doing my reflective practice there in the spring...and i've already spent 12 weeks (2 days a week, 12 hour...

  22. how do i max my income as new grad

    RNin2007 replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My best friends hubby is an RN, and his wife is a stay-home mom. He has always worked nights b/c the pay is better and done fine. They have a nice house, nice vehicles and don't live in a particularly...

  23. Mental Health

    RNin2007 replied to nursing4nena's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yip...did my clinical rotation in a lock down acute psych facility for 12 weeks. I now work there as an MHA. Take a deep breath, be yourself. Remember these are people, not just walking diagnoses....

  24. Dumb Question?

    RNin2007 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok there is no such thing right? I know that last year a lot of the seniors in my program had jobs lined up right before they graduated. How does that work exactly...the period of time when you are...

  25. million dollar babies

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've learned a lot about how this works by reading this thread. Now I wonder if an insurance company can deny you coverage d/t pre-existing condition?