Salgal08

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1. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

   Salgal08 replied to ivn75's topic in Minnesota

   I will second that for HealthEast- my experience has been that they are very welcoming, friendly, and professional to nurses seeking employment. They have an RN placement coordinator who is so helpful (her number is available on their website).

2. Hospital Issued Scrubs vs. Personal Scrubs

   Salgal08 replied to Hollywood/rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Where I work we are also required to wear hospital scrubs- I'm so glad because I certainly do not want to put my family at risk by bringing something home. Yuck! Also, I believe patients are more at risk from scrubs laundered outside the hospital. I ...

3. new grads entering L&D

   Salgal08 replied to stelarRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I agree with the above poster. :up:

4. HCMC interview

   Salgal08 replied to mitch8lem's topic in Minnesota

   Good for you!! Some questions you might be asked are: Why did you choose HCMC? What do you know about HCMC? (websites are a good resource!) How do you manage stress/conflict? What are your strengths/weaknesses? Why did you become a nurse? You might w...

5. Germ-X

   Salgal08 replied to BlueTexas89's topic in General Nursing

   Love the stuff- I drive my kids crazy with it too :chuckle "Did you squirt your hands?!" :)

6. should i feel guilty?

   Salgal08 replied to purpil29's topic in General Nursing

   No way- don't feel guilty. People made comments to me when I left nursing for awhile, and I even had two babies at home. When my kids got a little older, people would ask me what I did with all my time . Now that I'm returning to nursing, some judge ...

7. Breastfeeding and working...was I out of line?

   Salgal08 replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think you were out of line at all....GOOD GRIEF your need to pump is perfectly reasonable. Where's the flexibility and willingness to help each other out in your co-workers? I hope night shift works better for you :heartbeat

8. Which state would be ideal for me??

   Salgal08 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'll put my plug in for Minnesota :chuckle ! It really IS a great place to live, despite the cold and snow. The seasons are beautiful, lOTS of lakes, museums, theaters, the arts, good schools, decent cost of living, great hospitals and medical care.....

9. What was your job before you became a nurse?

   Salgal08 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

   I worked at a lumber yard. :chuckle

10. Fairview Employees and anyone else who wants to respond :)

    Salgal08 replied to DestinedRN09's topic in Minnesota

    Me too.

11. How many L&D nurses rupture membranes or insert IUPC's?

    Salgal08 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm wondering if most L&D nurses rupture membranes or insert IUPC's? Does anyone know if there are AWHONN guidelines on these procedures? Thanks!

12. Yelled At During A C-Section (Among Other Things)

    Salgal08 replied to RN1981's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also think that it is NOT ok to yell at or belittle someone, new nurse or not. I've been in emergency situations where communication is done effectively and effeciently without anyone being cruel. In fact, emergency situations go much more smoothly...

13. in rn refresher course now

    Salgal08 replied to tashby40's topic in Retired

    I'm also returning to the nursing field (after being out 10 yrs.). I'm scared and lack some confidence right now too. I think the previous poster has a good point, if we made it through nursing school and then worked as a nurse before, we can do it a...

14. What's changed in the last 10 yrs in L&D?

    Salgal08 replied to Salgal08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all the replies! It helps alot to hear what's new. :) I'm just curious, do most nurses place IUPC's and rupture membranes?

15. Trouble finding a job as a New Grad

    Salgal08 replied to R*Star*RN's topic in Minnesota

    Have you tried talking directly with nurse recruiters or nurse managers? I'm a returning RN, BSN after years at home with my kids. I too have been applying for months and hadn't heard anything. I started calling and talking with recruiters and manage...