L&Dhopeful

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1. New l&d nurse clinical decisions

   L&Dhopeful posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm a new l&d nurse ( contract to have the baby, moderate variability and accelerations are reassuring, but I think I jump to turning off pit as one of my interventions too soon? What gray area scenarios do you all discontinue pitocin?

2. Anxious l&d

   L&Dhopeful posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi all. I was a postpartum nurse for 1.5 years, but that didn't help my skills or confidence a whole lot. I've been off l&d orientation for 3 months. I have the worst anxiety coming to work! I'm worried I'll miss something really important! Will ...

3. Denver area experienced RN BSN job outlook

   L&Dhopeful posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I've been reviewing some of the other threads, but wanted updated opinions. My husband and I would like to relocated to the Denver area in July/August. I know the market is a bit saturated especially for new grads. However, I have 1+ year experience ...

4. Denver area experienced RN BSN job outlook

   L&Dhopeful posted a topic in Colorado

   I've been reviewing some of the other threads, but wanted updated opinions. My husband and I would like to relocated to the Denver area in July/August. I know the market is a bit saturated especially for new grads. However, I have 1+ year experience ...

5. L&D cover letter suggestions

   L&Dhopeful posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Any suggestions for my cover letter? contact info November 4, 2013 Dear "manager's name": My name is name here and I am seeking employment as a Staff RN in Labor and Delivery. I have been employed in the Mother/Baby unit since May 2012 where I have g...

6. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

   L&Dhopeful posted a topic in Advanced

   Can anyone tell me how legitimate a license as a Women's Health Practitioner is? Is it difficult to find a job? What type of clinical rotations do you do in school? Are most hospital-based or are most based in primary care? Would it be more reasonabl...

7. Postpartum maladjustment...moral support, anyone?

   L&Dhopeful replied to L&Dhopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you everyone for the tips. There has been a change in the administration at my facility so I'm gonna try to stick it out so I can get that year under my belt.

8. Postpartum maladjustment...moral support, anyone?

   L&Dhopeful posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I started working in postpartum a few months ago as a new grad. I'm floored by the volume of pt.'s we have and I am told by nurses who have experience elsewhere that this is not the situation in every facility. We frequently have 10 patients (5 coupl...

9. What's the weirdest baby name?

   L&Dhopeful replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Javareonta (pronounced Java-ron-tay) - poor kindergartener could not spell his name past Java. Sincere Amir...what else Jimma'rah (pronounced Jimari). La-ah (pronounced La-dash-ah)

10. capital regional medical center

    L&Dhopeful replied to cowgurl89's topic in New Nurse

    I'm considering applying to an L&D position at CRMC. The two year commitment is unappealing though. What are the consequences of breaking the commitment? How are you guys liking your jobs?

11. Future L&D nurse, HOPEFULLY!

    L&Dhopeful replied to Mary C's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm hoping to be a CNM too! I'm about to graduate and have been looking for L&D jobs - might have to do Med/Surg too. Good luck!

12. Licensed out of state right after graduation? Or in two states?

    L&Dhopeful replied to elle_RN's topic in New Nurse

    That timeframe isn't too bad actually. Still I think I'll gamble and start with a CO license and endorse to FL if I have to. I'm finishing my BSN in FL now, graduate in December and hope to apply to UCH residency in February. They only accept like 10...

13. Licensed out of state right after graduation? Or in two states?

    L&Dhopeful replied to elle_RN's topic in New Nurse

    How long did it take for you to get your original FL license? I'm surprised - only 2 weeks to endorse? I'm really interested in the UCH residency program so I have a strict timeframe - I know it's really competetive, but I at least want the option an...

14. Licensed out of state right after graduation? Or in two states?

    L&Dhopeful replied to elle_RN's topic in New Nurse

    Hey, did you make it to Colorado? I'm planning on getting my original license via examination in Colorado and hoping I get a job there after I graduate in December. Any tips? It looks like on the application they want you to be a resident already? I ...

15. Most relevant 2nd choice job for experience to get into L&D

    L&Dhopeful replied to L&Dhopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought about applying to larger hospitals that have GYN surgical units. Thanks!