allybear

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1. C/s incision dressing removal

   allybear replied to GabesMommy2014's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It depends on your facility. At my hospital only attendings, and sometimes residents, remove the dressing.

2. How do I get that first elusive acute care job?

   allybear replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   The advice about resumes is very good. Additionally, keep applying. At least in my hospital, my manager receives the first 10-20 qualified applications that come through. So it really comes down to who applies for the job first. It stinks but tha...

3. How long before you call a doc with fhts down?

   allybear replied to allybear's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for your responses. We do have central monitoring and great teamwork, but people won't rush in to help unless I call for it or unless the decel lasts longer than, maybe, 2-3 minutes. Maybe it's just the culture of where I work to where the re...

4. How long before you call a doc with fhts down?

   allybear posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   So I am new to ob nursing in a hospital that cares for pretty high risk pts. I've been doing high risk the last few shifts and am looking for feedback. If you have a decel on a high risk pt such as a pt who srom at 26 weeks and you start all of you...

5. Choosing OB Nursing Positions

   allybear replied to Pink Magnolia's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You could also look for units that are LDRP, if you want both experiences at once.

6. Prospective employer wants to speak with my manager?

   allybear posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I'm in the process of applying for a new position. I haven't told my manager because as I've watched some other coworkers go through this process, she has made things difficult when they try to leave. I have heard stories recently where interviewer...

7. I'm moving to Ann Arbor job search help/advice

   allybear replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in Michigan

   Have you thought about casting your net a little wider? There are also many health systems in the metro detroit area including Henry Ford, DMC, Karmanos, Beaumont, St. John Providence, Oakwood, and others. I work in one of these health systems and ...

8. Hospital Units with Longest patient stays

   allybear replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Nursing

   I was hired onto a bone marrow transplant unit as a new grad. It's been a great experience. BMT pts usually stay anywhere from 2-6 weeks on average and often come back as they experience complications whether it be immediately after the transplant ...

9. when you don't feel like you did enough

   allybear replied to allybear's topic in New Nurse

   I know this is a couple weeks later, but thanks for your words. Glad to know I"m not alone and even what everyone has said helps me to process the emotions I'm experiencing better. Best wishes to you all!

10. when you don't feel like you did enough

    allybear posted a topic in New Nurse

    Just looking to express some feelings and see if anyone has some words of wisdom. I'm a new nurse (less than 6 months in the hospital) working with oncology pts. I love my job, but tonight i came home just feeling like i didn't do enough. I had a r...

11. Feeling Lost about A2 area Job Search

    allybear replied to Amj789's topic in Michigan

    Check it out... U-M is having a career fair for nurses. Good opportunity to speak to managers I'm sure! Fall Event

12. Feeling Lost about A2 area Job Search

    allybear replied to Amj789's topic in Michigan

    Try Karmanos too! (If you're interested in working in oncology) They rent space from the DMC but they're separate.

13. Feeling Lost about A2 area Job Search

    allybear replied to Amj789's topic in Michigan

    Have you had any luck? i saw this week U of M had 19 positions open for new grads. So looks like they're truly short on the adult side. One suggestion is that there is a list of most of the managers here: UMHS Nursing So I began tailoring each co...

14. I want to cry! still can't find a nursing job...

    allybear replied to sarabella11's topic in Job Hunt

    I would definitely have someone (or a few people) look over your resume. I wasn't getting ANYTHING, but then I had a friend (who looks over resumes/does hiring) help me tweak mine. Within a few weeks I've had 3 interviews (after months of nothing)....

15. Requesting an Interview?

    allybear posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi everyone! I'm a new grad looking for a job in a very competitive metropolis of a major city. I had an externship last summer but never really discussed working with them in the future (I could kick myself now, I was shy to bring up the topic then)...