qedy

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1. Most used NICU meds?

   qedy replied to SoaringOwl's topic in NICU

   One thing to keep in mind if you're going to be doing a med calc test during the interview is that all meds given in the NICU are based on the baby's weight. Think mg/kg. I used to work with adults too and if that's what most of your experience is in...

2. NICU residency interview

   qedy replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in NICU

   Where in Washington? If you don't mind me asking.

3. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

   qedy replied to fakenurse's topic in Professionalism

   It's not confusion that gender non conforming people are trying to avoid, it's the assumptions and microaggressions based on ignorance. I don't expect you to know everything. If you have questions about pronouns, ASK. Being respectful and admitting t...

4. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

   qedy replied to fakenurse's topic in Professionalism

   Thank you, lizbit. I can identify with so much of what you wrote. There were responses to this topic that I found offensive as well and while I don't usually comment, I felt a bit compelled to respond to this thread. Before I became a nurse I also fe...

5. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

   qedy replied to fakenurse's topic in Professionalism

   The original question was about what people of differing gender expressions and sexual orientations have experienced. These are important stories to hear, and I mean really hear. When you are in the majority it's easy to let the struggles of others p...

6. Trying to transfer into NICU

   qedy replied to Whitewlf00's topic in NICU

   Definitely contact the manager! Express your interest and ask to shadow. It's a wonder what getting your name out there and your face recognizable to the nurses on the unit.

7. Feminism, Nursing, and Gender

   qedy replied to fakenurse's topic in Professionalism

   Okay, I'll bite. I can only speak as my own experience as a gender nonconforming person working as a nurse. I am biologically female but identify as gender fluid, so I present differently day to day. It comes with it's own challenges in the world at ...