vernix

vernix has 25 years experience and specializes in OB/Perinatal, Nursing Education,.

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1. I miss L&D

   vernix replied to ChristinaEDRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Regarding OB being in your blood. Branch out it will strengthen your OB skills. Consider finding a high risk L&D. We do 300++ deliveries/mo. Our census has been down too with mandatory "cancels". We have also had lay-offs and "bumping". Union sup...

2. Am I Crazy? 38, never thought I'd considering nursing but now I am

   vernix replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

   Hello, There are lots of pros and cons to nursing. I made the decision at 18. It took me awhile to complete my courses...life and a little thing called maturity. I took time off and worked as a CNA in a LTC (nursing home) for over a year also as a "...

3. I miss L&D

   vernix replied to ChristinaEDRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, Yes, I had to leave due to a move. I ended up with many opportunities that gave me wonderful skills. I ended up moving out of the country, getting a Master's, developed and ran a perinatal program. I taught breastfeeding and prepared child-bir...

4. I hate nursing

   vernix replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

   Hi, It takes courage to ask for opinions. There are a few thoughts that come to mind just to chew on. You wrote that you were bored. Bored with exactly what? What part of yourself do you want to develop and give to yourself? family? society? An in...

5. Anyone having trouble finding work after taking several years off?

   vernix replied to mom2730's topic in Kentucky

   Hi, I took five years off to care for my son and deal with my own health issues. I wanted to return to hospital care and my previous work had been at a clinic. I signed up for an RN refresher course that had a hospital clinical. It was through a l...

6. Do You Hate Being A Nurse?

   vernix replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, first off people complain about everything. It is normal to be really scared during life transitions like finishing school. Your first nursing job after graduation is the real education. Remember you will have a preceptor to show you the ropes...

7. RNC-OB exam today!

   vernix replied to hoppermom3's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congrats! I took my RNC this Wednesday after procrastinating.....for 3YEARS!! I got stuck on the same pit question. It was the only one I flagged. I felt like such a dope. The answer I kept getting wasn't a choice. I finally just clicked an answer ...

8. Results of 5th Nursing Article Contest

   vernix replied to Brian's topic in Announcements

   Thank you! Congratulations to everyone! Keep writing and sharing! Have a beautiful day!

9. I got a D

   vernix replied to Blove86's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry to hear about the grade. It is one test and learning how to take a test is 90% of the battle. I want to share some stress reducers to help you focus when the brain starts to wander or you start to get anxious. BLUE DOT: Close your eyes. Sl...

10. Rocking Camille

    vernix replied to vernix's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your encouragement. Camille has haunted my heart and she is finally acknowledged. I talked with a published author many years ago and she said "open a vein and let it bleed." Less gruesome advice was "write what you know." One thing a...

11. can I Find A job at 62

    vernix replied to hospice 3601's topic in Retired

    Hi, Please don't let age get in the way of your expertise. You will have more "work" than you want. I know with change we can be unsure of ourselves. I married and moved to a "developing country" .... I ended up being hired to develop and administ...

12. Rocking Camille

    vernix replied to vernix's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, My thoughts for you did not get put in the right place. Please scroll down to #18. Thank you again for reading my article.

13. Rocking Camille

    vernix replied to vernix's topic in General Nursing

    To Longlegsintexas: Thank you for reading my article and congratulations for working to become an RN. It has been my experience that our perceived difficulties are harder than the actual event. Sometimes our greatest gifts come with the hardest tas...

14. Rocking Camille

    vernix posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nearly two decades have passed and I am still excited to assist with the birth of a baby. People often comment on how lucky I am to work in such a happy environment. This is true, but there is another side that most people, even other nurses, will no...

15. Funny/Not so funny experiences with OB Doctors and ancillar personnell....

    vernix replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to tell one of my "I can't believe I did that" stories: This happened almost 20 years ago-- My pt. was quite numb from her epidural and could not get a good sense of her u/cs in order to push (long before the practice of "laboring down"). I p...