sample24

sample24 has 6 years experience and specializes in PEDS/NSY/L&D/med-surg.

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1. Relocating to Phoenix..is ANYONE hiring???

   sample24 posted a topic in Arizona

   Hi! I'm just looking for some help. We are relocating to the Phoenix area, but I'm not getting any call backs from jobs I've applied for. Is anyone out there hiring? I see jobs posted and apply but getting a recruiter to call is like pulling teet...

2. How does your unit handle mandatory cancellations?

   sample24 replied to ms. ann's topic in General Nursing

   Ours is the exact same as this w/the exception that if we are placed "on-call" and then get called in, we get call back pay, not regular pay. For instance, today I was regularly scheduled but got placed on-call. 2 hours later I got called in but go...

3. Breastfeeding and painkillers "will it hurt my baby?"

   sample24 replied to RootedRedwood's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just passing on what they (our lact. nurses) tell our pts...I'm not saying they are wrong or right, but we have 3 lactation nurses, with stacks and stacks of books, so I tend to lend an ear when they're talking. I'll have to see if they have the boo...

4. Does your hospital have a policy on no walking after ROM?

   sample24 replied to paintedbison's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our facility has a strict bedrest policy after ROM. Not even to the bathroom. It's bedpan only, or foley if they have an epidural in place. This doesn't mean I completely agree with this policy under the right circumstances, but it's what we have ...

5. Breastfeeding and painkillers "will it hurt my baby?"

   sample24 replied to RootedRedwood's topic in Ob/Gyn

   According to the certified lactation consultant at my facility, the molecular weight is such that the pain medication (percocet) will/can not cross over into the breast milk, so there is no risk fo sedation for the infant. I hope that helps. K

6. In-House traveler @OSU Med Ctr-Tulsa??

   sample24 replied to sample24's topic in Oklahoma

   Thanks for the response OkieICU_RN. I'm really only interested in their 13 week in-house travel position. I had heard something about all of the residents going elsewhere, but wasn't sure. Surely they'd still have work though over the next couple ...

7. orientation troubles

   sample24 replied to 2008BSNGRAD's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like you need a new preceptor. Not giving you an adequate orientation to the floor and the profession just sets you up for failure. I'd talk first to your preceptor. Let her know your concerns, if that doesn't work, then talk to your dir...

8. How to get your RN if you work a full time shift based job?

   sample24 replied to xstalkrx's topic in General Nursing

   Just to clarify and agree w/the pp, the online program I did is accredited by our SBN, the NLN, and NCSBN otherwise I wouldn't have pursued it for the pp reasons already listed. K

9. How to get your RN if you work a full time shift based job?

   sample24 replied to xstalkrx's topic in General Nursing

   I was an LPN and did my RN online through a local university. It was a pilot LPN to RN program for our state, but we had 100% pass rate on the NCLEX, so they continued it. I worked full-time and did my clinicals on Saturday. Some of my classmates ...

10. CC in Fayetteville area RN?

    sample24 replied to BethT's topic in Arkansas

    NWACC graduates some excellent nurses!! I'm always glad to see them come to work w/us! The local LPN school does a great job as well.

11. LPN pay versus RN pay in AR?

    sample24 replied to cancergirl24's topic in Arkansas

    I just had this conversation w/the girls I work w/yesterday. A new grad stated she started out making $19.08/hr +diffs. I have 5 yrs LPN, 1 yr RN and my base is $21, add on diff's ($2/hr for critical care, shift diff's, PRN diff, etc) and my pay is...

12. In-House traveler @OSU Med Ctr-Tulsa??

    sample24 posted a topic in Oklahoma

    I live in northwest Arkansas, but saw an ad for an in-house traveler position at OSU in Tulsa. The ad posted here in my local paper said $45/hr. Does anyone know anything about these positions, or about working in this facility?? The particular jo...

13. "Caught" my first baby!!

    sample24 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You go girl!! I'm in your situation. I've worked at my current hospital for 3 years, first as an LPN, but only as an RN since December. I'm dreading the day I do my "first catch." I'm always terrified when I get the G7P6 to admit who's already 6c...

14. Considering relocating to Marion AR

    sample24 replied to beth112476's topic in Arkansas

    Also LeBonheur Children's is in Memphis. Marion has great schools and affordable housing. We lived there for 5 years and I was very pleased w/the schools and town.

15. How to deal with abusive family members

    sample24 replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How on earth did the baby get out the door AMA w/a security band on??