XelaRN

I would love for another new grad thread to be started! I thought about starting one but wasn't sure how receptive others would be to it. It seems like there are quite a few of us who have either stated in the last few months or will be starting in t...

I'll be starting on Monday! I'm super nervous haha, but I'm thrilled to be starting in a NICU! This is definitely also my dream job. I'll be at lurie children's hospital in Chicago. I'm not sure when we'll be on the floor either, but hopefully they'l...

Kriggs19 - Hey! I remember you from one of the other nicu threads. I'm glad to see that you'll be starting in a nicu soon! What state are you in? I'm trying to keep track of some of the users here that are starting soon or have started recently so we...

Start with respiratory issues since a lot of your patients will probably be on ventilators. Definitely look into which meds are most commonly used and look up why they are used and the major side effects. I can post a list of some of those meds a lit...

One of the girls interviewed with the resource team. I don't know what unit the other person interviewed for though. That one i only heard about through my career services counselor at school.

I got the call with the offer and then my email yesterday. I'll be in the nicu! I know two other people who applied who already received their rejection emails. So hopefully you will get the call next week if you haven't gotten a rejection email yet!...

I got the job! Anyone else hear anything yet?!

Sort of. So, I initially applied to my two preferred units when the new grad positions were first posted, but checked the Lurie site about 2 weeks after positions were pulled and noticed that the ER had reposted their new grad position. I thought I c...

I touched base with HR and was told that offer letters are being sent out this week. Anyone get that email yet?

I'm sorry, RNdreams7. It can definitely feel defeating when you had your hopes set on something. I know it can be hard to hear it in the moment, but things have a way of working out the way they should sometimes. I have faith that you will still get ...

I am a new graduate living in Chicago and applied to several hospitals in or around the downtown area and I would say that $27/hr is indeed a fair starting point. Base pay may differ by up to a dollar an hour but most comparable hospitals and units, ...

Nope. I've been glued to my phone like white on rice. I was told the earliest we might hear would be the end of this week.

I know I'm a little late to the party, but congrats on the interview! Let us know how it goes and what you were asked!

Best of luck to all those interviewing tomorrow! Keep the rest of us updated on how it goes!

Does anyone know how long Lurie usually waits before alerting the interviewing candidates about whether or not they've been hired? And are candidates alerted based on each individual units timeline, or is the whole new grad cohort informed around the...

Hmm different. Well congrats on being selected for an interview! Keep me updated!

I just received the email saying that I'd been selected for an interview, but I was asked to provide dates of availability. Did they provide you with the interview date?

Hi everyone! I know this thread hasn't been terribly active recently, but I had a question about the interview process and would love some feedback. I am a new grad and applied for a position and had my phone interview with HR right before the holida...

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to apply to a new grad residency program and had a quick question. The application checklist states that two letters of recommendation are required and that they need to be from my last two clinical instructors. My caps...

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond! The application states that it wants letters from the two most recent clinical instructors, so I just wasn't sure how strict recruiters might be on that issue. I also wasn't sure if I even want to ask my...

I know this is an old post, but I really like the idea of writing either the x, check mark or question mark as you come to each answer. I've always struggled with the Hesi exams at the end of each course and am nervous for my upcoming exit Hesi in 2 ...

Hi everyone! I just recently (only 2 shifts in!) started my senior practicum in the NICU and am loving it! The unit is top notch, the nurses are wonderful and my preceptor is great! I started this thread to ask a specific question, but am also consid...

I have been making myself a medication reference document with some of the most common NICU meds (found on one of the previous allnurses threads), their indications, dosages, things to watch out for, etc. The Neofax for the unit has been missing/misp...

Don1984- Congrats on having finished your capstone! I'm glad you enjoyed the experience. I'm obviously a little biased, but I can't imagine anyone not loving a NICU rotation. Keep us updated on the job hunt progress! Bear1001- Thank you for the advic...

Hello everyone! I was just selected to precept in a level IV NICU for my last semester at school. I am beyond excited and more than a little terrified! Becoming a NICU nurse has been my dream since taking maternal-child. I loved my clinical experienc...