NurseMom2014

NurseMom2014 has 2 years experience and specializes in L&D, Mother/Baby.

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1. Frustrated

   NurseMom2014 replied to NurseMom2014's topic in General Nursing

   I'm aware that the common denominator is me...hence why I said I was wondering if becoming a nurse at all was a huge mistake. That said, I am always pleasant at work. I chart very thoroughly. I do ask questions if I need to do or administer something...

2. Frustrated

   NurseMom2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I posted about a year ago about my struggles in my first job as an RN. I was hired into an L&D unit with no previous nursing experience. My orientation was a little thin as far as what I've heard about others at other hospitals. In addition they ...

3. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

   NurseMom2014 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I recently went through the same thing. I am a new grad RN recently approaching my 1 year anniversary as an RN and in L&D. 30 days before my anniversary I was called into the manager's office on my day off. I was placed on a 30 day PIP. Most of t...

4. Regions that take male new grads into L/D

   NurseMom2014 replied to guest769224's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I know a male LDRP nurse that was hired as a new grad and I was told that my hospital used to have a male midwife. I don't think it's a regional thing and it shouldn't be used in the decision making process whether the nurse is male or female. No it'...

5. Frustrated - looking for advice

   NurseMom2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm new to this community. I apologize if this is long winded. I'm an almost 40 year old new grad nurse. I've been working for nearly a year now in a busy L&D and mother/baby unit. I've had ups and downs in this unit and I'm frustrated and de...