babyburperrn replied to Hooligan's topic in Ob/Gyn
I would recommend being very cautious about your next move. It is a HUGE change to go from 5 evening shifts to 8 night shifts. I know because I work this schedule, don't have kids, but still dont feel...
babyburperrn replied to babyburperrn's topic in General Nursing
Thanks everyone for your replies. It seems like you are all confirming my gut feeling not to go for it. I think if the economy were different I might, but it is just too scary right now. The right...
babyburperrn replied to babyburperrn's topic in General Nursing
To the previous poster, I agree with your advice, but unfortunately, all the per diem positions are filled right now. I work at a union hospital, and they are not creating any new positions. In...
So today I had an interview for a very interesting job opportunity and I feel that I have a good chance of being offered the job. Basically, I would be an assistant for a neuropsychiatrist who is...
Can anyone tell me if this is a good place to work? Specifically L&D/Mother Baby Unit? If so, what do you like most/least about it? Do you have a good union contract? There is a job fair this...
babyburperrn replied to jctiabecerra's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am a postpartum staff nurse that provides couplet care, and yes, I believe that the things you mentioned are a part of the job and should be done with a smile. Otherwise, these ladies would just go...
babyburperrn replied to babyburperrn's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thanks for your replies! I will definitely try those practical tips. That sounds like a good technique for the squeezing of the foot. I definitely feel my stress level rise when the babies start...
Just recently started having to draw all labs on babies (CBC/bili/PKU, etc.) and am having a difficult time getting good blood flow. I find myself having to do more than one poke to get enough blood...
Sorry, I don't want to hijack this post....just curious about previous post. How did you get into this type of job? I too am considering leaving bedside nursing. I'm truly tired of working nights,...
babyburperrn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing
I wonder if it's regional. When I worked in Massachusetts, I heard it pronounced as Mersa. Since I've lived in the California Bay Area, I have only heard
babyburperrn replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing
I love Starbucks peppermint mocha!! But...I had to cut it out for weight watchers. So goodbye mocha, hello green tea! Green tea is great too, no cals, keeps me awake at
To add to my previous post, even though I work in the Bay Area and make around 100K/yr, I cannot afford a house here. Right now, I am the breadwinner (hubby is going to college) so this may change...
I work in the Bay Area (San Jose) and yes, nurses are making upwards of $50/hr. I think new nurses start somewhere in the 40/hr range and quickly move up thanks to many hospitals having scheduled...