jennylee321

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  1. Things to learn before the NICU

    jennylee321 replied to CiaraLopez's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Meds to know (a starting point) -ampicillin -gentamicin/tobramycin -metronidazole -Fluconozole -cefotaxime -iron and vitamin D -caffeine -Tylenol -morphine -fentanyl -sucrose...

  2. Help! PICU interview and no experience

    jennylee321 replied to alex1987's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You receive a post op patient and their blood pressure drops, what actions do you take ? I feel like this is a popular interview question for

  3. Surving the First Year of Nursinf

    jennylee321 replied to Ambershine92's topic in General Nursing

    I also recommend the book "From surviving to thriving: Navigating the first year of professional nursing practice". You can preview it on the website below and download it online. From Surviving to...

  4. Surving the First Year of Nursinf

    jennylee321 replied to Ambershine92's topic in General Nursing

    1. I know preceptors are randomly assigned most of the time, but it possible let your manager/educator know your personality traits and learning style so they can atleast try and pair you with someone...

  5. Will I get kicked out of nursing school?

    jennylee321 replied to Happymango's topic in General Students

    You've clearly learned from this and shouldn't be kicked out of the program. I doubt there will be an adverse outcome from this mistake. The school could fail you for the course and make you repeat it...

  6. Anyone else employer not drug test you?

    jennylee321 replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in General Nursing

    Outside of the US this is normal, never heard of any drug testing for employment outside of the

  7. List of level IV NICU's

    jennylee321 replied to guest769224's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Cincinnati

  8. Level 3...not good enough?

    jennylee321 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In the US by level 4, they usually mean: surgical babies, cardiac and

  9. The senior nurse is keep saying hurry up

    jennylee321 replied to Seong40's topic in General Nursing

    All students and nurses have heard this. However, I personally don't find it very helpful because it's usually pretty generalised. "You just need to be faster" "You just need to do it quicker". I try...

  10. Nurse vs Respiratory Therapist

    jennylee321 replied to Lost and Found's topic in General Students

    In my area nurses and RTs make similar wage. In terms of job opportunities there is of course no nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist job pathways for RTs. However, I know a lot of RTs who...

  11. Vanilla and Lemon Flavoring??

    jennylee321 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Haha I've never heard of this, babies like breastmilk why not put that on the

  12. Self harm and NICU

    jennylee321 replied to guest894451's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't let your scars stop you from following your dream if your dream is NICU. You may get some comments from parents who are rude enough to comment, but if you feel like you can hold your own against...

  13. In lieu of conviction

    jennylee321 replied to johnnyq123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    All nurses members do not offer legal advice as per terms and conditions. Seek assistance from a legal

  14. New grad wanting to quit

    jennylee321 replied to hw1992's topic in Nursing Career

    From reading posts on this site, sounds like the majority of new grads working in aged care and thrown into the deep end and drowning. Try to be happy that your getting so long a supernumerary period....

  15. Second Thoughts

    jennylee321 replied to Living_True's topic in Nursing Career

    This post is long and confusing. Could you clarify for me. You have your nursing pre-reqs but are having trouble gaining admission to a program

  16. Level 3...not good enough?

    jennylee321 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Have you discussed with your charge nurse or manager that your ready to take on some sicker assignments

  17. Your favorite color

    jennylee321 replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Props to all of you that held on to these pens for so long. I'm pretty proud if I still have the pen that I started with at the beginning

  18. Nasty ....

    jennylee321 replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also sorry for your loss TheCommuter. Glad to hear you were happy to with the care your mom received. I find with vented/ICU patients people are usually much more diligent with mouth care because it...

  19. A good start to my new job

    jennylee321 replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    Nice to hear a good first day story

  20. Nursing vs. Social Work (the never ending internal debate)

    jennylee321 replied to Bake's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like you would be great for mental health. I know someone who worked in a youth addition treatment centre. Sounds like that could be a good

  21. Handheld blood analyzers

    jennylee321 replied to kataraang's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where I've seen the iStat used it is not used for routine bloods or for minimising blood loss. It is used usually by transport team or when you need an art gas/lactate but don't have enough blood to...

  22. What is your "pearl of wisdom"? Tips & Tricks!

    jennylee321 replied to nursejaxn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'll have to try your suction

  23. Jumping in with a MAJOR career change!

    jennylee321 replied to Riverwader's topic in General Nursing

    She said she's on the path to become a CNA, not like she's committing to a four year degree. Go ahead and give it a

  24. New job and found out I'm pregnant

    jennylee321 replied to HannahLouise's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like at the moment you quitting and being a stay at home mom isn't an option. Before you make plans about living on just his income you'll need to wait till he secures the job. So it's all...

  25. New grad starting in the Neonatal ICU

    jennylee321 replied to NurseToTheTinyHumans's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Stay in the current unit for 2 years, you will probably feel comfortable and more ready to move on level 4 after this. Sure you could move earlier but it doesn't look great on your resume, NICUs...