RN_BSN09 RN

RN_BSN09 has 3 years experience as a RN and specializes in Peds.

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   Childbirth Center

   RN_BSN09 replied to eylee08's topic in Ob/Gyn

   There are a couple hospitals in my area that have LDRP rooms. My current hospital has separate L&D and PP units, and that seems to usually be the case. It's also pretty rare to see midwives at the hospital... I know of one hospital that does so, ...
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   12 hour overnight nurses, please tell me about your sleep schedule.

   RN_BSN09 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Stress 101

   It's funny to me that some of these replies are trying to talk you out of night shift, when your entire question was to know what other night-shifters sleep patterns are. I think you are excited about your new schedule... :)
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   Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

   RN_BSN09 replied to babblingbrook's topic in Career Support

   I hear ya with that one... they think "oh that's great you get 4 days off" but they don't realize you have absolutely no time between shifts to do anything, and your days off you're tired
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   Would They Hire Me In OB?? - School Nurse

   RN_BSN09 replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Well you're no longer considered a "new grad"... so just highlight the experience you have as a school nurse, and tell them your dream job is OB/women's services. If they know you are willing to learn, and have a good work ethic, I'm sure they would ...
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   Dreaming About Work

   RN_BSN09 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   hahaha! That's funny
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   What's the worst you've ever been dumped on?

   RN_BSN09 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Relations

   I used to work in telemetry, and I have a bunch of stories from that floor. However, one of the nights I had to float to a different unit (Neuro/GI/Oncology) is a night that will go down in history for me that I will never forget. It was probably the...
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   What's the worst you've ever been dumped on?

   RN_BSN09 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Relations

   Wow SaoirseRN!! That sounded like a rough night!!!
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   12 hour overnight nurses, please tell me about your sleep schedule.

   RN_BSN09 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Stress 101

   Oh and as far as my sleep schedule goes... it varies. Usually in between shifts, I'll go to bed at 9am and wake up at 4:30pm. Before my first shift, I'll take a 3 to 4 hour nap to prepare to stay up all night. After my last shift, if I plan on switc...
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   12 hour overnight nurses, please tell me about your sleep schedule.

   RN_BSN09 replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Stress 101

   All of these posts have great advice... How many shifts will you be working per week? How many days per week do you homeschool your 9 year old? Will your shifts vary each week, or is it a set schedule? Is your spouse home during the day when you nee...
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    Dreaming About Work

    RN_BSN09 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Those are some interesting dreams blondy2061h! I have had some really weird dreams myself... but usually with nursing dreams it's just IV pumps beeping... I work in mother/baby currently, and recently had a dream I gave birth... without any pain, by...
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    Best RN jobs to have more time for children/family

    RN_BSN09 replied to babblingbrook's topic in Career Support

    I didn't realize that this thread was old till you mentioned it! ha. Well, I currently work 3 12hr night shifts per week... and I agree, even tho it's only 3 shifts, it feels like your days off are short because you spend so much time "catching" up. ...
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    Choosing a specialty advice

    RN_BSN09 replied to as2345's topic in Career Support

    I don't think there is any type of nursing that is a silent place... any, including NICU or med/surg, or women's services, or clinics. Whatever the type of nursing, there will always be communication with family, fellow staff, doctor's etc. Am I rig...
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    Versent Residency requirements

    RN_BSN09 replied to simchamom's topic in Career Support

    Well, if you are interested in applying to Austin, TX. The Versant Residency at Seton Family of hospitals states they hire RNs with less than 1 year of full time RN experience (less than 2080 hours) by start date. Accepted: Texas RN license Temp...
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    Choosing a specialty advice

    RN_BSN09 replied to as2345's topic in Career Support

    You may find working nightshift is for you. The pace is a little slower, and there are less family and doctors around the unit to add stress. I would avoid working in any type of dr. office or clinics, because you will spend a TON of time on the phon...
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    Versent Residency requirements

    RN_BSN09 replied to simchamom's topic in Career Support

    If it makes you feel any better, I had to apply twice in order to get into a residency program. I found a random clinic to work at as an RN until I could get the residency position. Is there an open house that you can go to?? I didn't have any connec...