Missie Hannie

Missie Hannie specializes in NICU.

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1. NICU interview questions?

   Missie Hannie posted a topic in NICU

   Hi peeps! I have been a NICU nurse for over 4 years now. Soon I will be interviewing for several NICU positions in other states, and I am finding that I have little idea on what to ask an interviewer / recruiter. I don't remember much from my intervi...

2. Garbage Report

   Missie Hannie replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

   Worst report? No report (but those were crazy circumstances). I gave myself report and asked the other nurses in the hall to fill in the details. That was a weird day... I'll stay late to help and finish whatever task I started, or I'll help a bit i...

3. Friending patient families on social media?

   Missie Hannie posted a topic in NICU

   Hi fellow nurses, I am looking for advice / opinions... What are the rules for friending patient families on social media after their discharge? Background: I am a NICU nurse, and oftentimes when a baby is with us for a long time, the parents grow cl...

4. Advice for a New NICU Nurse?

   Missie Hannie replied to NICU_Newbie's topic in NICU

   Congratulations on your dream nursing job! I started my NICU residency in May 2016, and have been on my own for about 6 months now. Everything the previous commenters have said is absolutely true - best way to learn is to ask questions! One thing I...

5. What keeps you going as a nurse?

   Missie Hannie replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

   Echoing what everyone else has said, having a marketable skill and a nice paycheck is pretty great! I work in a NICU, and seeing my sweet tiny babies grow bigger and stronger warms my heart. There are a lot of crazy times as well, but knowing that I...

6. Still Surreal. New grad (Dec) Accepted Official RN Offer: TIPS Please

   Missie Hannie replied to BeachsideRN's topic in NICU

   Congratulations! Orientation and training will help a ton (obviously), and make sure your basic infant assessment skills are solid. Everyone always says "don't neglect the basics" and it's true. I think that a NICU bible will come in handy as a re...

7. New Grad NICU Support Thread

   Missie Hannie replied to niculove's topic in NICU

   I just started in a level IV NICU back in May, and this evening is my first shift on my own after my residency. I would love to hear any advice from seasoned NICU nurses. Everyone keeps telling me that I'm supposed to be nervous, that I am a beginn...

8. Multicare RN Residency beginning 8/22/16- Anyone joining this cohort?

   Missie Hannie replied to danicaone_101's topic in Post Graduate

   I guess replying the same day that you have NEO isn't all that helpful (sorry 'bout that), but the schedule for the first two weeks really depends on your hospital and department. By now I guess you've all gotten your schedules, so you already have ...

9. Multicare RN Residency beginning 8/22/16- Anyone joining this cohort?

   Missie Hannie replied to danicaone_101's topic in Post Graduate

   Each hospital and unit may have different dress code requirements, and you may be allowed to wear whatever scrubs you wish at work, but definitely check with your manager first :) If you get to wear scrubs of your choosing, then by all means, have f...

10. Multicare RN Residency beginning 8/22/16- Anyone joining this cohort?

    Missie Hannie replied to danicaone_101's topic in Post Graduate

    I am getting ready to finish my Multicare residency (NICU), and for my first two weeks we did a lot of class-type stuff with the entire residency group, not just your unit/hospital. Okay, now for some answers... 1. Dress code is business casual ...

11. How often are your line changes?

    Missie Hannie replied to rnkaytee's topic in NICU

    In my unit (in Western Washington) we change TPN, med, and fluid lines every 72 hours, and lipid tubing is changed every 24 hours. I wasn't aware that some units were switching to a 96 hour policy. I'll have to keep my eyes open...

12. Commuting an hour to work

    Missie Hannie replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    My current commute is about an hour each way (that's with no traffic, mind you). I am willing to deal with the commute for now because I am in an awesome residency, but I am looking for a place closer to work because I can't stand the feeling of alm...

13. How do you get your first nursing job?

    Missie Hannie replied to stnurse2016's topic in General Nursing

    I got a NICU residency after graduation. Oftentimes a residency is a good option if you are looking into a specialty, since they offer classes and 1:1 preceptorship on the floor. Every employer/nurse/manager I've talked to looks for a nurse who is...

14. Male(s) in the NICU?

    Missie Hannie replied to stm94's topic in NICU

    There are a small handful of male nurses on our unit, and they are all amazing! I agree with what several others here have said, that the male nurses are better able to relate to the dads, and are able to be good role models. The male nurses on our...

15. Walking tall today

    Missie Hannie replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU

    Yes! Hurrah for the NICU team!