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  1. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    jennylee321 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the opposite situation as you, I have always worked 12s and will soon be starting 8s. Things I like about 12s -of course the longer stretches of days off, many of my friends are nurses so even...

  2. Nurse pay in Wellington

    jennylee321 replied to darby.obrien1's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Great response vyecheverria! Great explanation of the professional development

  3. Stressed and Unsure of what to do

    jennylee321 replied to AMH113's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You could see if Boston could move up your interview, explain your dilemma to them? I imagine new grad NICU positions are in very high demand in the US and personally would worry about Washington...

  4. NICU orientation

    jennylee321 replied to Riegelbeagle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would say coming from the PICU to look up developmental (or more recently referred to as neurodevelopmental care) as this is a big focus in the NICU especially with our prems. Also brush up on your...

  5. nicu preceptorship MONDAY

    jennylee321 replied to pedshopeful01's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think as a student it is good to get really familiar with NRP, you may not be participating in codes but you should know the steps of NRP and you can get your preceptor to give you scenarios in the...

  6. UK nurse running off to New Zealand

    jennylee321 replied to suzymcd1988's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    In order to gain registration in NZ you MUST have 2 years post-registration experience in your home

  7. Nurse pay in Wellington

    jennylee321 replied to darby.obrien1's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I see this post is old but thought I'd answer anyway. Nursing unions in NZ are not the same in Canada, you don't have unionised hospitals that require all staff to join the union. Joining the union is...

  8. Feel Like I'm Drowning

    jennylee321 replied to NICUnurse21's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't ever be nervous to ask your colleagues questions, just stop worrying about what they think about you in this regard. It doesn't matter how much experience you have, sometimes getting a second...

  9. Diaper Rash

    jennylee321 replied to LRN_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes stoma powder mixed with zinc oxide seems to work really well, I think because it gives you a thicker and less greasy barrier

  10. Best Shoes?

    jennylee321 replied to Katelyn38841's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Danskos but I would not recommend them if you have weak ankles, you will most likely roll them as that is easy to do in Danksos especially when you're running

  11. best pathway to NICU?

    jennylee321 replied to chanie911's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would say paeds over adult ICU. You'll get experience with babies that will be valuable. Remember that when starting in the NICU you'll probably have stable babes, so your paeds experience would...

  12. Intimidated new NICU nurse

    jennylee321 replied to Seas's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you didn't feel intimidated going into such a specialized high acuity unit, THEN I'd be worried. Just like any area of nursing confidence comes with time and experience. One piece of advice to make...

  13. Advice - Is NICU very different to other Nursing Specialities?

    jennylee321 replied to polkadotti's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Try to look into other specialties and shadow in them if possible. Even if you do end up loving NICU you might have trouble getting a job in the area depending on the job market when you graduate....

  14. Advice! Final Preceptorship in NICU

    jennylee321 replied to Bluesteel15's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Physical assessment should really be your first focus, especially what the normal is depending on gestational age. Even people who have experience in paeds/postpartum nursing might know babies but...

  15. HELP! Nervous for the NICU

    jennylee321 replied to crobertscookson's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh also getting a handle on the main complications of prematurity, you will be find a lot about these in your handbook. (ie. NEC, IVH, BPD,

  16. HELP! Nervous for the NICU

    jennylee321 replied to crobertscookson's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't know if they require you to do your NRP, but I'd recommend atleast reading the textbook before you start and then getting certified while you're there. I'd say focus your beginning preparation...

  17. Level III to Level IV

    jennylee321 replied to krenee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Once you get a feel for the unit, write yourself a list of diagnoses/skills you would like to experience while still on orientation and share it with your educator/preceptor. That way hopefully you...

  18. L&d or critical care to get in NICU

    jennylee321 replied to hilary717's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'd say they both definitely have their advantages. I can imagine working in a hospital with a level 4 would make it easier for you to transition especially when you'll be constantly interacting with...