So I graduated July 30 and took my NCLEX Sept 24. After applying for 30+ positions in all of the different areas of Women and Children Services (and scoring only 2 interviews), I am happy to say I was...
babyrnhlw replied to chuckster's topic in Psychiatric
Hi there! I am considering going back to school for mental health np, and University of South Alabama is pretty high on my list. I would be so grateful if I could get your email address to talk with...
We use a tiny piece of silk tape to secure the iv to the skin, but not covering the site. Then transparent tegaderm. Then several pieces of 1/2 inch silk tape and an armboard if needed. Some nurses do...
babyrnhlw replied to Pajefferson16's topic in NICU, Neonatal
At first site of redness, nurse should let doctor know and zinc oxide will be ordered. Next is either Questran (yellow stuff in a cup) or stoma paste with zinc oxide (thick, sticky, beige stuff in a...
I'm considering going to Guatemala with Refuge International in December. The trip is $1000 plus airfare, but because I'm deciding so last minute, I'd like to do some fundraising for my trip... I'm...
So I just got my BSN in July. I take my NCLEX in a week. Still no job yet. I have always been interested in joining the military (never quite sure which branch) but it was never the right time. Well...
That sounds awesome. I work in a pretty large NICU. Largest in the area. Great hospital. But we don't quite have all that support. We have our own RTs and pharmacy. But no PICC team or breast milk...
Here's the thing. For the first time in my life I am not attending school of some sort. I graduated high school. I graduated college. I landed my dream nursing job in the NICU at an awesome local...
Ruby... Thanks for your thoughts. Maybe you missed one of my previous posts. I know that I am not completely competent yet. I am constantly learning at my job. And like I've said, I bring my NICU...
Luckyyou, haha it's a level IV. I understand what you're saying. And you're probably right. But rest assured I know I don't know everything. Not even close! "Bored" isn't really the right word for...
babyrnhlw replied to tinybbynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I'm not an experienced nurse but I have always heard 6 months is a good time to start looking and applying for a job that further interests you. Technically the hospital will lose money if you don't...
Hello all. I am scheduled to take my NCLEX tomorrow at 2 pm:scrying: I have been studying for weeks. But it took me 5 times to pass the HESI Exit Exam (from March to July) so I am just really nervous....