Missie Hannie

Missie Hannie

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  1. NICU interview questions?

    Missie Hannie posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  2. Friending patient families on social media?

    Missie Hannie posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  3. 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...

  4. Advice for a New NICU Nurse?

    Missie Hannie replied to NICU_Newbie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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 -...

  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...

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

    Missie Hannie replied to BeachsideRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  7. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Missie Hannie replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

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

    Missie Hannie replied to danicaone_101's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

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

    Missie Hannie replied to danicaone_101's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

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

    Missie Hannie replied to danicaone_101's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  11. How often are your line changes?

    Missie Hannie replied to rnkaytee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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....

  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...

  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...

  14. Male(s) in the NICU?

    Missie Hannie replied to stm94's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  15. Walking tall today

    Missie Hannie replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes! Hurrah for the NICU

  16. Line Changes

    Missie Hannie replied to futureTBA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My unit (level IV) does sterile IV tubing changes for both PIV and central lines, same as your unit from the sound of it. It's a bit of an involved process, but it gets easier with time. Oh, and...

  17. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    Missie Hannie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunately, best practice has changed dramatically since the

  18. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    Missie Hannie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently other people have figured out that Adler didn't use his brain - he hasn't been CEO at Western State Hospital for several

  19. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    Missie Hannie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Plus, how are her employers supposed to file that resignation? Employer: "Resignation? What resignation? All I see are

  20. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    Missie Hannie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure which story you're reading, but every news source that I've checked (online articles and TV interviews) make it sound like she is dead serious. She has stated that she hopes that this...

  21. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    Missie Hannie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm closely related to someone who worked at Western State Hospital with Sara Childers, and they have said that this kind of behavior fits in with her personality. What elkpark said is correct -...

  22. Centralia College starting Fall '15

    Missie Hannie replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington Nursing

    So, yeah, I know I'm a bit late to the party, but I just wanted to chime in about Centralia College. I graduated from Centralia College in June '15, and it's true that they have a wonderful...

  23. hospitals in Tacoma area

    Missie Hannie replied to Toadd35's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would suggest checking out the website for MultiCare Health System. They have Tacoma General Hospital, as well as various other hospitals in the surrounding area. Great system with a good...

  24. Hi from a new NICU nurse!

    Missie Hannie replied to BrandNewBabyNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations, and welcome to the NICU! I just started my level IV NICU job about a month ago, and even though the learning curve is steep, it's an amazing place to be. Nerves are to be expected,...

  25. Using Hand Sanitizers - Is a squirt and go method enough?

    Missie Hannie replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a hand hygiene policy, and employees are made to watch mandatory training videos about once a year regarding proper hand hygiene. For the most part everyone uses the hand sanitizer...