passionflower

passionflower BSN, MSN, RN

OB, Women’s health, Educator, Leadership

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About passionflower

passionflower has 32 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in OB, Women’s health, Educator, Leadership.


RN+ mother, wife, daughter, budding author. Holistic nature. Passionate about women’s health and entrepreneurship. 

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  1. New Grad Nurse Residency Program

    Your experience as an EMT fits into the labor and delivery unit perfectly. Focus on bringing those tools to the table - to think and respond quickly, etc. They know you are a new nurse, let them know you are excited and eager to learn.
  2. You can cite every study in the world, I have been a nurse 30 years and have seen the difference. That bedside experience is priceless. Some things can not be taught. Education + experience makes for a well rounded NP.
  3. Well...back at it!

    I have flirted with management because I love quality improvement projects. For me my job as a clinical educator satisfies this role without adding evaluations and disciplinary actions and the politics that come with it. I do admire those able to han...
  4. Serious Question-newborn

    How about informing the pediatrician of your assessment findings. Vomiting can be an impending sign of more serious complications.
  5. Tele Nurse now in Postpartum my "dream job"...and I'm not liking it.

    You sound more suited to L&D
  6. LDRP clinical--resources?

    QSEN has a lot of case studies they are pretty good. Sim-central has some. You can google OB case studies for more sources.
  7. Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    You and I have a lot in common - age and an interest in writing. I do have work experience but I remember being frustrated on my inability to get that first job. I started out in a nursing home just to get my foot in the door. It turned out to be a ...
  8. Dilemma! Help please!!

    The people giving you the advice that Med surg experience would be helpful are correct. I have worked L&D and mother baby for 15 years. Initially we did not accept new grads. Now that is changing because of the shortage. Today’s pt is sicker and...
  9. Clinical nurse educators...

    No they do not
  10. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    WRITER!!! I would also love to mentor or teach youth.
  11. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    It isn't always worth the money.
  12. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    I use to work in Human Resources where we did a yearly run on all 100k workers. They were all upper management and PRN nurses with experience on that list and that was probably 15 years ago. Mind you home care agency was also in New York.
  13. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    I live in Southeast Georgia also. Salaries here are awful but I love the location. I guess it's all about what satisfies you.
  14. Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    My biggest problem is how to remain consistent as a night shift nurse who also goes to school. Routine and consistency are my Achilles heel.
  15. A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    Janine I have been a nurse for about 30 years. An OB nurse for ten and you just described many shifts I have worked. Great article. We have some things in common - our love for writing, I am also part of Healthcare writers network. Trying to purs...