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  1. Scared of the docs!

    Dont be intimidated by the docs. If you are, hide it. There are some that if they know they can intimidate you, they will eat you alive and wont respect you. Feign it if you have to. When you call the docs, make sure you know what you are calling...
  2. How Long?

    Graduated in May of 1992. I was hired into an OB position...post partum 11pm-7pm M-F...in Feb of 1992. Started working immediately as a GN...by end of first week of orientation, i was offered days, M-F. Boards were early July..pencil and paper, ov...
  3. random ED interview question i got asked

    I would address the preg pt first....if she is in preterm labor, that must be dealt with quickly.....for the babys sake. If she is an ectopic, also impt to be dealt with promptly. A reg labor needs to be moved OB. Remember...with a preg pt, you ac...
  4. Tips for first clinical?

    From working in the past at a teaching hospital, I can tell you that nurses sometimes get burnt out on having students ALL the time. Sometimes you want to NOT have to teach, to be able to just take care of your patients. Also, I tended to spend mo...
  5. I would not post anything here that you dont want them to see. Even IF they arent watching, you dont know WHO may come accross your posts even accidently. And things can travel back........
  6. Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

    Univ Southern IN is cheap cost wise. I believe Indiana State has done away w/ the Masters and is only a doctorate now.
  7. how much experience needed to become an NP

    I have just been accepted into a FNP program. My background is OB and ambulatory care. I wish you the best of luck. feel free to pm me with more questions if you want.
  8. Ive been accepted to Frontier. WHOOOO HOOOOO!!!!! Still in shock....happy, excited, scared. Will be going to Frontier Bound in Nov. Since I began looking at schools, I felt this was where I was suppose to go. Will be starting classes in Jan. I ...
  9. ummm...how about be thankful they give you a free place to stay and likely feed you too. No, its not the hilton, but you arent paying to stay there either. And the ones that allow your families to stay at the hospital...that is AWWESOME. Hospitals...
  10. Fundal check

    Whats her gravida and parity? Whats her bladder doing? How is she feeling?
  11. failed pre-employment drug screen

    He posted here for support.....not to be attacked. I really think it there would be MANY suprises if a full nursing staff had to have a "random" drug screen...all at the same time. I bet there would be some interesting results.....esp if alcohol we...
  12. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    In regards to living w/ your parents...grad school is stressful...under the BEST of circumstances, it is stressful. Living w/ parents is often stressful. Maybe this is the best for your family. Each family is unique. Only you can answer that one....
  13. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    I see several red flags....one of which is living w/ your parents. Also, like someone else mentioned, I am not sure you are completely on board with him going to school. It is doable...been there / done that....kept a marriage together in the process...
  14. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    What is he going to school for? That will help let you know HOW much time to expect him to have and whether or not he will be able to work part time. How many classes/ credit hours will he be taking? It IS doable...DID it..with a toddler and an i...
  15. Best Advice...TALK to the billers and or manager. They will work with you if you will work with them. They would rather have people on a payment plan than having to turn accts over to collections. If you are having a rough month and cant make a pa...