L&DRN08 RN

L&DRN08 is a RN and specializes in L&D/MotherBaby/Plastic Surgery.

Latest Activity

1. Plastic surgery office nurses?

   L&DRN08 replied to Stacy in North Texas's topic in Ambulatory

   I've worked for a Plastic Surgeon for years and I love it. When a patient comes in for consultation they're already interested in some type of procedure. And let me tell you.....you would NEVER say anything like what you said above to a pt!!! :) ...

2. What's the weirdest baby name?

   L&DRN08 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Henessey, Cognac... Doesn't everyone want to name their child after their favorite liquor? Even sadder..... an Asian couple wanted to name their son Shitdic.....not sure of the way they intended to spell it....myself & my tech kindly explained th...

3. The Case Against Breastfeeding

   L&DRN08 replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Bottom line is we all know that "breast is best" even if "only a little better" its still better than formula. Does that mean that you're harming your baby if you choose to bottle feed? NO....but the truth is you aren't feeding the baby the "best" th...

4. The Case Against Breastfeeding

   L&DRN08 replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

   If we ever have children, my husband is adamant that I breast feed... I'll stop there. Is he so "adament" because of the benefits of breastmilk, or because it relieves him of feeding duties??

5. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

   L&DRN08 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

   I also have a shopping addiction, so the go shopping every once in a while would be nice. I suffer from the same addiction......it only gets worse once you're making more money!

6. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

   L&DRN08 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

   I started working in 3/08 after graduating 12/07.....with my first paycheck I bought myself a beautiful Gucci bag ($500) & a pair of Gucci Sunglasses ($375). Certainly a little materialistic & definitely costly.....but after all that hard wo...

7. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

   L&DRN08 replied to soffy's topic in New Nurse

   I feel the same as many of you....completely overwhelmed! i am a new grad on L & D and haven't had the greatest preceptorship which I feel is a huge part of how discouraged I am feeling. Many days I have thought about calling it quits and tryin...

8. Night Shift?!?!

   L&DRN08 replied to pitbullkcm's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new RN & Once i am off orientation I will be doing 7p-730a & I am worried about how I will maintain normalcy! I've been working days as a med asst/scrub tech for years (7a-3/7p) and have a pretty solid sleep/wake schedule! I typicall...

9. WWYD? Question about preceptor.

   L&DRN08 replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new RN on a postpartum/L&D unit. I've been bounced from preceptor to preceptor since I started in April. Its been awful. Of all the preceptors I've had I think 2 of them have actually been beneficial. I swear i think most of them do it...

10. NCLEX passing questions

    L&DRN08 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just took NCLEX in Feb08, passed with 75Q took me about 1 1/2hrs.

11. nj salary survey

    L&DRN08 replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey

    I just started my first RN position at Hoboken University Med Ctr on their L & D unit. They pay $30.46 days & $33.96 nights then an additional $2/hr for your weekend shifts. Not too shabby!!

12. February NCLEX takers.....

    L&DRN08 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in New Nurse

    I took NCLEX on 2/15 and received my results in the A.M. on 2/17, it was a grueling 2 days! But I passed!!!!!!!!!! Also had my first interview today for an L & D position which went very well!

13. Bergen Community College Evening Program

    L&DRN08 replied to NJ2010RN's topic in New Jersey

    I just graduated from BCC's evening program in december. Its rough, no doubt about it. Time management is key, you need to study EVERYTHING you are taught nad its a lot of information that takes time to absorb. Some professors are wonderful & ...

14. nj salary survey

    L&DRN08 replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey

    I have a friend who works @ HUMC and told me that this is accurate. HUMC is one of the highest paying hospitals in this area. I've also heard that its tough getting in....kinda "who you know"

15. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    L&DRN08 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in New Nurse

    I think a better question would be Did anyone LIKE Nursing school!!! I haven't met anyone who did....and I sure as hell didn't. Its torture, but I'm done now & its over! Keep your head in it, it never gets better but eventually it will be over...