Tiny1Nisolet

Tiny1Nisolet

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  1. How long to decide

    So how long do most people take? Do they expect you to think about it for a weekend, or a week? My mom suggested I go in and be ready to give an answer. Do you
  2. First of all, let me say I am sorry for your loss and difficulties. I would also like to welcome you to the WONDERFUL world of NICU. I am a senior nursing student who will graduate in May. I am...
  3. Perspective on precepting

    Yes, I definately will tell her, if it comes to that. I will also express much gratitude no matter what the outcome is. I DO appreciate all that she is teaching me. The experience will be...
  4. Perspective on precepting

    I am currently precepting in a level III NICU and I love it. My preceptor is very knowledgable and am confident I will learn so much from her over the next couple of months. However, there is...
  5. Perspective on precepting

    Yep, I think that is very true. Live and learn. Thanks for the response
  6. Neofax grew feet and walked off...

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Thanks for the link!! You're the
  7. Perspective on precepting

    I absolutely agree. That is one of the reasons I take finding my first job so seriously. I want to make sure it is a good fit because I plan on
  8. Perspective on precepting

    Yes, I am in my last semester of school. My preceptor makes comments like, "when you work here..." . Also, the other day I asked the question, "tell me why I should work here and not at blank...
  9. Neofax grew feet and walked off...

    Would you mind giving me the address? I saw Skyscape has it for my palm but it is almost twice the amount of the book, $50!! Man, I hate to spend
  10. How do you choose....

    Interviewing for my first position, so exciting! I will graduate in May with my BSN. My question is, in the interviews, all of the representatives have really done their jobs well, they decribe...
  11. How do you choose....

    Gompers, Thanks, I knew I could count on you. I was hoping you would respond, I saw you were online at the time I posted. Your unit atmosphere describes exactly what I am looking for. I want my...
  12. How difficult is nursing school?

    I think it really depends on the person. Many girls I know worked and completed nursing school. There are also many people who have families and have completed nursing school. I think it depends on...
  13. Fellowships filling up, need input..

    Hi, I am in my last semester and beginning my interview process. My situation is this: I have submitted applications and resumes to my top three hospitals. All hospitals are hiring and filling up...
  14. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    good luck in your last semester, fellow students. :flowersfo we are almost there! :w00t: :biggringi are any of you doing your precepting in the nicu this semester? i start tomorrow and i can...
  15. Can someone explain PTT, aPTT, and INR?

    Vicky, WOW! You are a great educator, thanks so much for your info! This is
  16. Hello everyone! Have any of you heard of hospitals paying for your nclex exam or review class? How do you find out if they do this. Is it appropriate to ask during your interview? Does the test...
  17. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Wishing you the best as
  18. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    I think Gompers makes some great points. If it were me, I would wait until I heard back from NICU. My personal thought is that I will only accept other offers if I have no chance of getting into...
  19. Help understand Betamethasone

    Hello guys, I have a question regarding the use of Betamethasone in a patient with preterm labor symtoms. She is a friend of mine and has denied having the shots. She is 29 weeks, multigravida and...
  20. Help understand Betamethasone

    Just a little update.. My friend decided to take the shots. I actually got to give them to her! It was really a great experience.:) Thanks so much for the posts
  21. What type of patient

    I spent the day shadowing on Thursday. It was so AWESOME! I think they are going to interview me next week. I am so excited. Anyway, this came up during the day and I thought it might be an...
  22. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Hi premielover, Thanks for your reply. I think a question that most of us would find very helpful is: What, in your opinion, makes a strong candidate for the NICU. Most of us are in the process of...
  23. Help understand Betamethasone

    Thanks so much everyone. After reading the replies and talking with one of my past instructors, I called her and we talked some more about the beta. She has agreed to get the shot and will be talking...
  24. Help understand Betamethasone

    So if she gets it now, and does not deliver within 1 week, there is still a chance baby's lungs will not be ready? Thanks so much. I have been searching the internet and have read in my textbook as...
  25. Help understand Betamethasone

    She refused the shots. I am trying to help inform her of the risk/benefits. Is this correct: Current practice is to give one round of shots. Multiple shots are not currently given? So, the first...