Tiny1Nisolet

Tiny1Nisolet

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  1. What type of patient

    I am not sure which she meant. I do not think she was talking about an edematous baby. I guess I was thinking she meant the LGA babies from moms with gestational
  2. how long have you been...

    I thought it might be interesting to see how long most of the nicu nurses have been in there positions. I was inspired to ask this question after meeting with a career services person (she was going...
  3. Is houndstooth okay...

    Getting ready for my first interviews. I received a great houndstooth jacket which is very sharp, as a gift. If I pared this with black or cream dress pants and a snappy pair of heels, is this okay?...
  4. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Check out Monster.com, they have a good site, with lots of tips. I have one more final on Friday and then I am going to start getting my res together. I am not making a portfolio, just a res and...
  5. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Super!! Good for you!! Way to GO!!
  6. NICU here I come...

    Thanks Heather. I appreciate the encouragment. I can not wait. I am trying to concentrate on getting through my finals, but I am so ready to be done. Oh well, it will be done soon
  7. NICU here I come...

    Well, I thought I had posted, but I don't see it so... I found out today I am precepting in the NICU! I am so very excited. Merinstein and Gardner for Chistmas I guess. Very happy, wanted to...
  8. Taking NCLEX tomorrow morning (Monday)

    Good luck! You can do
  9. If you can only buy 3 books...

    Okay, I know there is the thread regarding books, however, it is very lengthy. I was wondering, if you had a choice of three books to get regarding the neonate, which ones would you get??? Thanks...
  10. If you can only buy 3 books...

    One more question, have any NICU nurses out there written any good books. I like Echo Heron's style and was wondering if there were any out there written about the
  11. If you can only buy 3 books...

    Well, soon finals will be over so... I had the library order Gompers book for me today. It should be in around the time I am finished up with the semester. Thanks prmenrs for your recommendations....
  12. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Yea Shannon! Way to go! Let us know. We are rooting for
  13. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    What does this entail? I am up for anything that will help me continue my education. I feel like we know so little in the grand scheme of things. I am going to purchase some books to review over the...
  14. If you can only buy 3 books...

    Thanks so much Steve! I reread the posts from earlier, but some of them are very old. I want to make sure If I am spending the $$$ I do it wisely. Thanks for your
  15. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Well, some of the questions that are important for me have been: orientation length. This is very important to me, the longer the better. :) What type of shifts do they work. I would like 12's. Do...
  16. Sigma Theta Tau

    When do the invitations come out. We will be starting our last semester in Jan. I have heard they come out then. Is this true? Does it differ from school to school. No one has been invited, yet,...
  17. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Thanks for sharing Kalico! Way to go. Most of the orientations where I am are 12 weeks long. It is nice that you may extend if you feel it is necessary. What size unit is it? What is their...
  18. NICU here I come...

    There really is no rhyme or reason. The person in charge simply puts our preferences in piles: adult, older adult, peds, etc.. Then, you cross your fingers and pray. Most students ended up getting...
  19. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Hey guys! I just found out I will be precepting in the NICU starting in Jan. I am so excited. I wanted to
  20. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Hey guys! We were just notified as to where we will be precepting. I did get picked for peds. My only prayer is now to be selected for the NICU. I should know in the next day or so. I will keep...
  21. I'm worried if i passed!!! HELP!!

    well done! Wonderful job! Good for you! Go
  22. Tips for IV starts

    Going to endo, to start iv's, for the next two days. I hope I get at least a few sticks. I will let you guys know. Yes, I think the older threads were very helpful. I will do my first one on a...
  23. Getting first job, the resume...

    Thanks for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate your input. I am going to take some time to search some of your additional posts so I may glean additional useful
  24. Okay guys, I am counting on you. I am preparing to get my stuff together to start applying for my first nursing job. I figured I would get the most help here as you guys have just been in your...
  25. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Thanks! I will go and get my applications soon. Tell me this, should I dress up in a suit to pick up my application? Also, as far as a resume, I do not have one done yet. I guess I better start...