Sarah K, RN

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1. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

   Sarah K, RN replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone! I thought I'd update you on how I am seeing as how you all gave me such good advice!! I'm working on an L&D floor in a small hospital that's part of a big system. My co-workers and...

2. University of Toledo Direct-Entry MSN

   Sarah K, RN replied to 777RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Wendy, Apparently they've changed the name of the program, which I graduated from in 07. At that time it was the GEMINI program. I'm not sure specifically what you're asking, but here goes. When I was...

3. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   Sarah K, RN replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Luv, the Ediburgh Postpartum Depression Scale is the standard from what I understand, but I think it's more focused on the 6 wk visit after going home. There are some studies where it was used...

4. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing...and other magazines

   Sarah K, RN replied to oguesswhat's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Penguin67 Good description of the difference between a journal & a magazine That said, there is a great magazine called Mothering that is more for those interested in natural childbirth &...

5. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

   Sarah K, RN replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks guys for all the great advice and comments. I really didn't think hard about the situation until I stopped being SO emotional about it. I'm feeling much better (thanks for the support!) and...

6. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

   Sarah K, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Yesterday I was termed from my job at a LTC facility (technically I "resigned"). I had only worked there a couple of months. I understood their reasoning for letting me go. Due to low census they sent...

7. What do u do as a rn in a ltc facility??

   Sarah K, RN replied to Cutebutpsycho1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Wow! That is an amazing salary! I agree with the previous poster that you should go check it out for yourself to see what the RNs do. When I started my new job I was surprised that the LPNs did the...

8. absn or rn?

   Sarah K, RN replied to MadameFreckles's topic in General Nursing

   You don't say your area of the country. I have my BA in French and decided to go into nursing. The University of Toledo College of Nursing (in Ohio) has a program where you can get an MSN in 2 yrs if...

9. older students- RN to MD?

   Sarah K, RN replied to petunia2016's topic in General Nursing

   Just curious why not interested in advanced practice nursing? It would be less schooling and you could still be a

10. Maumee, Ohio / I am moving there soon

    Sarah K, RN replied to IlovenursingRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Flower is also not too far away up 23. It's a Mercy hospital which also includes St V's & St

11. Moving to Toledo

    Sarah K, RN replied to Metropolis's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Metro, Hope you enjoy Frogtown! I grew up in that area. I applied for a position at Toledo Hospital and was told they aren't hiring new grads at all. They do have a Residency program though. As I...

12. Job Professionalism

    Sarah K, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a situation and I was hoping to get some feedback. Here goes. I had my 2nd interview today at a LTC facility that I think went really well. It's for a part-time position (no benefits) but it's...