lccougar02

lccougar02

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  1. Floating to Peds ER--help me w the basics PLEASE!

    lccougar02 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hey everyone, I just wanted to see if some of you peds nurses can just help me out. I have been a lvl 3 NICU nurse for 7 years now and I am deciding to float to the peds ER to just get a little...

  2. Case scenarios for a skills day?

    lccougar02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey everyone, I am looking to see if you guys could help, especially you experienced RNs out there. The NICU I am currently working at has recently become a level 3 NICU. The problem is alot of our...

  3. NICU in California? Good hospitals?

    lccougar02 posted a topic in Travel

    Hey Everyone, I want to travel as a NICU nurse in about a year from now and I was seeing what you think are good hospitals in California to work at? I work in a Level 3 NICU in Cleveland Ohio right...

  4. What to do when the census drops...

    lccougar02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey everyone, Myself and my other coworkers are stuck in a situation right now. I am PRN at my hospital in the NICU. I have worked NICU for 4 years. Usually we are able to pick up whatever shifts...

  5. Neonatal Conferences?

    lccougar02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey Everyone, I am looking to get my Continuing Education hours for this year. I see theres a conference in Orlando this year. Are there anymore like for developmental care or any other...

  6. Husbands and Travel Nursing

    lccougar02 replied to jcyoung524's topic in Travel

    My husband was able to get a job in the 4 places we travelled in 2 years. He worked several different jobs. It wasnt very hard for him. Email me for more

  7. Question about working from home

    lccougar02 replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    May I ask who you work for? I am currently researching this, I am also a NICU nurse for 4

  8. Desert Regional Medical Center

    lccougar02 replied to travelisit!'s topic in Travel

    oh man, i wish i couldve warned you! I was there last year and it was the same experience! Thank god the weather is beautiful...thats what got me through

  9. travel company for Hawaii

    lccougar02 replied to 1dragnet's topic in Travel

    how did you get a NICU travel job right now?? I am trying so hard and theres

  10. Ett suction preterms

    lccougar02 replied to johan john's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I usually suction with hands on care 4-6 hours as needed. If their sats are fine I also leave them, I will suction before I do a gas about 30 min. I also only try to do one assessment and minimal stim...

  11. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    lccougar02 replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    I work for nurses RX who is a sub company of american mobile. I have had a few problems but my recruiter is awesome and it always gets resolved. I have been with them over a year now. PM me if you are...

  12. Need advice on Travel Nurse Solutions

    lccougar02 replied to zyna15's topic in Travel

    My friend just worked an assignment and switched to my company due to lack of assignments with

  13. LPN schools in Cleveland area/NE Ohio?

    lccougar02 replied to filumena's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I know Willoughby Tech is an LPN

  14. Nicu at Boston Childrens

    lccougar02 replied to lccougar02's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for the input. I worked at Rainbow Babies and Childrens for 2 years so I am used to alot of what you have mentioned. Thanks

  15. Nicu at Boston Childrens

    lccougar02 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Anyone work there?? I have a possible job opportunity but I want to hear what people think of it first! I have been a NICU nurse for 2 years. I have really good experience behind me. I love to work...

  16. Nurse Recruiter??

    lccougar02 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I posted my resume on the internet last night. I have been getting tons of emails and phone calls from Nurse Recruiters. Has anyone ever worked with one? Whats the point? haha

  17. Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation?? For NRP

    lccougar02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone have it that I can buy for less than $50? Thats what my hospital is

  18. I got a travel position at Desert Regional Medical Center...any advice?

    lccougar02 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hey everyone, I accepted my first travel position to the NICU in Palm Springs at Desert Regional Medical Center. Whats the hospital like? How about the area? is it safe? Do you ever see any famous...

  19. Tips for speed without sacrificing accuracy?

    lccougar02 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well heres my advice to a new NICU nurse. I started as a new grad in the NICU about 1.5 years ago. What I did to get organized was this...I made a 3x5 index card on one side it listed what I needed to...

  20. Funny Names

    lccougar02 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ok i admitted a baby not too long ago and they named her: Ocean Freshaire are you kidding me??

  21. travel emt/paramedic?

    lccougar02 posted a topic in Travel

    Is there a such thing? My fiance is going to travel with me when i start travel nursing and he was wondering if he could be a travel emt/paramedic?

  22. NICU in California? Good hospitals?

    lccougar02 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hey Everyone, I want to travel as a NICU nurse in about a year from now and I was seeing what you think are good hospitals in California to work at? I work in a Level 3 NICU in Cleveland Ohio right...

  23. My 1st NICU interview!!!!

    lccougar02 replied to lilbug's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    lisa, haha i see your post. You will be fine. Tell her you only want NICU, thats what i did, it shows you are dedicated. Amy is really easy going and she talks most of the time anyway. She will...

  24. Why are jaudinced babies harder to start IVs on>

    lccougar02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone know? we were talking about it tonight. Are they dehydrated? is that a reason? Another nurse said maybe because they 3rd space? Any

  25. Can someone explain CRP test?

    lccougar02 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new grad and all my babies get a CRP done when they get labs. What does that show if its too high? too