MovingRN

MovingRN has 4 years experience and specializes in Postpartum/WBN.

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1. Research on Double Charting

   MovingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just switched to a different hospital that does a LOT of double charting. As in, your assessment, vitals, I&O, weights, etc goes in the computer, then everything but the assessment is written down on clipboards. Some nurses have been trying to ...

2. OB/GYN RN jobs outside of the hospital?

   MovingRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was just wondering how many of you work as an RN in the Mom/Baby or OB/GYN area. I'm sure there are jobs out there for RNs besides the hospital, but haven't heard of them very often. It seems most often LPNs work in doctor's offices from what I've ...

3. Your take on WHNP degree? (also NPs in general)

   MovingRN posted a topic in NP

   I have been a Mom/Baby nurse for four years. I feel at a point in my career where I am ready to go back to school but have a few concerns. My ideal job would be working in an OB's office following low-risk pregnancies. I would be open to a OB/GYN or ...

4. Exempla or Centura?

   MovingRN posted a topic in Colorado

   I am looking at getting a job at either Exempla St. Joseph's or a Centura hospital (St. Anthony's North, St. Anthony's Central). I plan to stay in the Mom/Baby area. Both hospitals seem to be interested in hiring me so far, so I was interested in get...

5. How do I transfer my license?

   MovingRN posted a topic in Colorado

   My fiance just got a job in Golden and now I am looking for jobs in the Denver area. I figure the first thing I should do is transfer my license, but honestly I'm not sure where to start! Do I just go to the Colorado Board of Nursing or do I need to ...

6. Denver Health--rotating shifts?

   MovingRN posted a topic in Colorado

   My fiance has a couple of job interviews in Denver. I am always the eager beaver and have already started looking at hospitals/job openings. I noticed at Denver Health they put "Rotates" for all of their nursing job openings--they never say if it's d...

7. OT: RAV4 or CRV for Colorado Winters?

   MovingRN replied to MovingRN's topic in Colorado

   Thanks to everyone who responded--it helped a lot. Right now with the way gas prices are headed we're not sure what to buy! Rav4's and CRV's get better gas mileage compared to most SUVs and some cars. But I have a Corolla that gets 30mpg which is SO ...

8. OT: RAV4 or CRV for Colorado Winters?

   MovingRN posted a topic in Colorado

   Sorry, this is a little off topic but I figure nurse's are the best to ask--because no matter what the weather we still have to make it to work somehow. My fiance and I are planning on trading in his car for a bigger vehicle. We would like to get a c...

9. Thoughts on CO?

   MovingRN posted a topic in Colorado

   I'm looking for input on Colorado. My boyfriend is graduating from grad school soon and we are looking to move almost anywhere, but have our eye on San Francisco, Kansas City, MO (where I'm from) and Denver/Boulder/Colorado Springs areas. I'm wonder...

10. Wondering what Portland's like?

    MovingRN replied to MovingRN's topic in Oregon

    What is it like as a nurse? I've heard that Washington as a state does not treat it's nurses well. Is Oregon any better? Are there good hospitals with good nurse-patient ratios? Unions? We're also interested in buying a house in the next few years. W...

11. Wondering what Portland's like?

    MovingRN posted a topic in Oregon

    My boyfriend is graduating from grad school in May is looking at a few companies in Portland. We've never been there but have heard good things, so I'm looking for a few honest, insider opinions. We've been to San Francisco numerous times and that i...

12. Anybody do the Nursing Loan Repayment program?

    MovingRN posted a topic in California

    I'm thinking of applying for the HRSA Nursing Education Loan Repayment program. I'm kicking myself for not applying two years earlier!! http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm Just wondering if anyone has received this award. How do I know if my ...

13. What's Boston like?

    MovingRN posted a topic in Massachusetts

    Hey there! I am a RN currently living in Columbia, MO but my boyfriend and I are looking to move elsewhere once he graduates from grad school in May 2008. We are looking to live somewhere more exciting--close to a bigger city, more things to do, etc....

14. Pros/Cons to OR nursing?

    MovingRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hey there! I am looking for some more information on OR nursing. I am currently a Postpartum/Well Baby Nurse. In May 2008 my boyfriend graduates from grad school and we will be moving. I still enjoy PP/WBN nursing however I am also interested in OR n...

15. Where to move to?

    MovingRN posted a topic in Travel

    Hello! I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me their opinions of California/US cities. My boyfriend graduates May 2008 from grad school and we will be moving. We currently live in Columbia, MO and are looking for something different. I currently wor...