Tiny1Nisolet

Tiny1Nisolet

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  1. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wanted to wish you the best of luck! Let us know as soon as you find out. Crossing my fingers with you,

  2. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Trisha! Was your interview with the nurse manager or a recruiter? I think if it was the recruiter her approach was to make sure it is what you want. If it was the nurse manager, it could go...

  3. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yep, great book. I own it also and refer to it often. As far as the interviewing stuff goes, I would go in and let them bring up the money and benefits. I would not be the first one to talk money....

  4. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Liz, Do you feel like the more questions you answer, the more you realize you do not know? It makes me nervous at times. I am sure it will come together though; no reason to suspect otherwise. I...

  5. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey Liz, I really don't have much to offer except that my University recommended taking it; I am taking it the first two weekends in May. I figured it could not hurt and the hospital I signed with...

  6. Passed the NCLEX!

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to mademoiselle21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Good for you! Best of

  7. IgotitIgotitIgotit!!!

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats to you!! I can absolutely relate as I am finishing up my precepting experience in the NICU. It has been amazing. I have the VERY BEST preceptor! We have a great relationship and I...

  8. How do you count an apical hr in infants?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to bethin's topic in NICU, Neonatal

  9. Remember back when..

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    you were new to the NICU?:uhoh21: What types of things did you do to cement all of the vast amount of info in your brain? Was it helpful to come home and write out the drugs? Did you re-read the...

  10. Suggestions??

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Great! Thanks so much for your offer. I will pm you.

  11. Suggestions??

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have an upcoming 12 page assignment on a topic of my choosing. I wanted to check here to see if there were any good suggestions. I was thinking of neonatal pain assessment and pain management. I...

  12. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck PinkAurora! Wishing you the best for your interview. Let us know how it goes.

  13. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey Liz and other grads! Yep, very excited here. We going into midterms next week. I can't believe it is that time already. I have 6 more shifts in the NICU then I will be finished with my...

  14. After 3 1/2 hours of interviewing...

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was offered the job on the spot! I can not believe it is finally happening. I will accept the position in the next couple of days. It is a 75 bed level III nicu! I will begin orientation...

  15. Question for the pros...

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey guys, Most of you know I just accepted (yesterday) the position for my first job in the NICU. I interviewed with four different people and was offered the job the same day. Do I need to send...

  16. Question for the pros...

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I interviewed with the nurse manager, nurse educator and assistant manager from the NICU. Do I send one card and just add all their

  17. After 3 1/2 hours of interviewing...

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Heather, Sorry, my mind is blanking. What is an IP? We were told we could mail our nclex for up to 3 months prior to graduation. My transcript should be avail by mid May. Am I understanding this...

  18. After 3 1/2 hours of interviewing...

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will be a new grad. I graduate in May. I am currently doing my precepting experience in a 60 bed NICU. It has been so good! I love each day more than the day before. I am learning so much. I...

  19. After 3 1/2 hours of interviewing...

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yep, during the interview, one of them said, "There will be days in the next year when you will hate this hospital and everyone in it. Just hold on, and make it through your first year. Then, you...

  20. Neofax grew feet and walked off...

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Man, I am so bummed. I took my new Neofax to my first day of Precepting and I left my coat and bag in the breakroom on a hanger. Well, I came home last night and was going to write out some drugs...

  21. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats Liz!! That is great! I have two interviews coming up. I will keep you posted. I am also hoping to test soon after graduation. I am going to start studying in late March in hopes of being...

  22. Nurse manager or Human resources

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to chester427's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would go through HR. NM are very busy and unless you have someone who can introduce you, I think it comes across as being presumtious. One thing you might consider is arranging a shadow...

  23. Any tips for..

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Any tips for getting the brachial pulses? I tried on a couple of babies last week and was having a difficult time. How do you position the arm? What is the best/easiest way to do this. Thanks...

  24. Any tips for..

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you go over the top, or lay the arm so that the medial aspect is facing you? (like on the infant cpr pics) My preceptor showed me over the top but I was wondering if the other method is easier? I...

  25. How long to decide

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, I have a question. I have a job interview on Feb. 15th. This is for a new grad position. If I am offered the job, how long do you have before you give the hospital an answer. What is the...