Calinurse4

Calinurse4 has 3 years experience and specializes in Perinatal.

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1. Can We Talk Pay?

   Calinurse4 replied to TeamPlayer4's topic in General Nursing

   Northern California Union PerDiem LDRP ADN Just under $87 an hour with my PM shift differential. I think about $80 an hour when I work day shift. 2.5 years experience

2. What was your first Nursing job?

   Calinurse4 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

   Started in L&D on night shift as a new grad. My whole reason for becoming a nurse was to work in L&D. After 19 months I switched to MBU at a hospital where I have no commute, I work days and PMs, and I make twice as much. I love my job and...

3. Delaying the newborn bath

   Calinurse4 replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We just began delaying the bath at our facility this month. Under normal circumstances, we wait at least 8 hours but prefer longer. Since we have implemented it, half my patients have discharged without a bath. Most parents are really on board wit...

4. 2016 Salary thread

   Calinurse4 replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

   1] California (Bay Area) 2] RN (ADN) L&D/MBU, union. Base pay $78/hour, PM differential $6.50/hour 3] $2400 for a 4 bedroom/4 bath, 3400 sq ft. home.

5. Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

   Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I started in MBU this past March and I LOVE it. Much more my personality. They keep asking me to float to L&D but I have no interest. I'm very happy where I'm at. I did, and still do at times, have a sense of "failure" but it passes quickly. ...

6. Mother-Baby to L&D

   Calinurse4 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congrats!! I was the opposite; started in L&D as a new grad and worked there for 19 months before now working Mother/Baby.

7. Is nursing school really "that" bad?

   Calinurse4 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

   It was difficult and stressful and overwhelming at times. BUT, I am married and had 4 young children at the time and managed just fine. I also made time for fun stuff because I needed distractions from school! Not having time to shower is the most...

8. So I thought I would ask if you guys can share...

   Calinurse4 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Graduated in May of 2012, started an internship in MBU that fall but they weren't hiring after. It took me until September of 2013 to land a job in L&D as a new grad. I was there about a year and a half but it just wasn't a good fit for me. I'...

9. Starting in MB Monday!

   Calinurse4 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I just use one from work. I feel like maybe there are better options but now I'm used to it and most nurses there use the same, so it's easy to just read off. Next time I work I will grab a blank and upload it to see if you like it!

10. Starting in MB Monday!

    Calinurse4 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After 19 months in L&D, I started in MB 5 months ago. I am really happy here! I always thought I wanted L&D but quickly realized the stress level was not for me. MB is a much better fit for me. There are days that I am SUPER busy, like ov...

11. Not wanting to cross train

    Calinurse4 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Earlier this year I posted about working l&d and finding it to not be as good of a fit as I hoped. Although it was my dream job and many aspects I enjoyed, I found myself to be really stressed out and anxious due to the position. I made the swi...

12. Need to pick up your brains LD nurses!

    Calinurse4 replied to Lurdes777's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I volunteered as a doula at the hospital where I did my OB rotation, then was hired as a new grad into L&D.

13. Do most postpartum nurses consider the newborn hearing screen a nuisance?

    Calinurse4 replied to millamae's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have a hearing screener and I'm so grateful :)

14. I hate night shift

    Calinurse4 replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to what you're saying. I also have had many nights I cried having to go to work. People can think it's crazy and I need professional help (?) but after spending 18 years of my life sleeping next to my husband every night, that's a toug...

15. Changes in language

    Calinurse4 replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    The other day we were watching a trailer for the new Will Smith movie coming out and my daughter said, "Mom, did you hear that Will Smith was going to be getting into the music business?". I have failed as a parent...lol