polevaultererin

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1. Managing breaks in Labor & Delivery

   polevaultererin replied to polevaultererin's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm just tired of hearing people say we don't get breaks because we're nurses...blah blah blah...We have too much to do....no one is gonna watch our patients. This is a bunch of crap IMO. This is THE FIRST nursing job that I have had where I haven't ...

2. Managing breaks in Labor & Delivery

   polevaultererin replied to polevaultererin's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I almost feel like the nurses on my unit do not support pumping. I've even heard a few say, "you're an L&D nurse, there is no time for pumping!" We are never offered breaks and when i do tell my charge nurse that I am going to take my break, it's...

3. Managing breaks in Labor & Delivery

   polevaultererin posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I need advice on how your L&D departments manage breaks (lunch breaks are not the issue in my department). We NEVER get our morning and afternoon breaks and I am fed up already...especially since it is against the law not to give us those breaks....

4. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

   polevaultererin replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

   Anyone interview at Sharp Grossmont for the NICU? My interview was 3 weeks ago and I'm still waiting to hear.

5. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

   polevaultererin replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks Purple_KicksRN! Best of luck to you as well :)

6. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

   polevaultererin replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

   I've got an interview Monday for the Grossmont NICU!!!

7. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

   polevaultererin replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

   Anyone heard from Grossmont L&D or NICU?

8. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

   polevaultererin replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

   Nicole15, which hospital did you apply at for L&D? I applied at Grossmont. Still waiting to hear. GL with your interview! :)

9. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

   polevaultererin replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

   I'm from San Diego. I actually work at Sharp...been an RN for 7 months, but wanting to change units.

10. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    polevaultererin replied to gettingcloser's topic in New Nurse

    They aren't sending emails this time to confirm that the portfolios are received. I guess because of the volume of applicants.

11. New telemetry RN wanting to transition to OB nursing!

    polevaultererin replied to polevaultererin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good News!!! An RN new grad program opened yesterday. They are accepting RNs with less than 12 months experience! I applied to L&D and NICU. I'm a little nervous about breaking the news to my nurse manager tomorrow. Also, do you think it's ok...

12. New telemetry RN wanting to transition to OB nursing!

    polevaultererin replied to polevaultererin's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks very much! I'm not givin up!

13. New telemetry RN wanting to transition to OB nursing!

    polevaultererin posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone! :) I have only been an RN for 7 months. I started out in a float pool doing rotations in medical oncology, med-surg/orthopedic, and tele. I made tele my "home unit" in December. I don't enjoy the floor I am working on at all. I know that...

14. staying in shape as a nurse?

    polevaultererin replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    It really just depends on your willpower and determination. I consider working out to be a priority in my life (like eating, sleeping, etc.). I make sure I work out at least 5 days a week, but mostly 6. Best advice I could give you is to stay away fr...

15. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    polevaultererin replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California

    I was offered a job at Sharp Chula Vista in San Diego for their new grad program on med surg, tele, and medical oncology.