littlerayofsunshine BSN, MSN

littlerayofsunshine has 11 years experience as a BSN, MSN and specializes in MS, OB.

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1. Interview for hospital-based case management position

   littlerayofsunshine posted a topic in Case Management

   Hi Does anyone have suggestions for putting my best foot forward in an interview? What qualities do you think are most important in this role. This is a leap for me, but I am very excited about the opportunity. Thanks!

2. MSN - Education 2019

   littlerayofsunshine replied to marandahilmes's topic in Western Governors

   I'd be interested to hear how long most people take to finish this program.

3. Insulin drips patients on L&D

   littlerayofsunshine replied to Upgrading_Status's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our patients were kept on high risk area of birth center when on insulin gtt. We did monitor closely and would have 1:1 care when laboring. Our nurses were trained to titrate per our protocol.

4. Incompetence or bad night?

   littlerayofsunshine replied to littlerayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

   You're right. I let the chaos get to me. This is what bothers be. I usually thrive in chaos. I can't figure out why this got to me.

5. Incompetence or bad night?

   littlerayofsunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been a nurse for 6 yrs. Work in ob gyn which I love. Without giving too much detail, I can describe my what happened the other night. We are a super busy, fast paced unit which I love. Think ER for women. It started with my patient needing an I...

6. Tennessee Nurse RaDonda Vaught - Legal Perspectives of Fatal Medication Error

   littlerayofsunshine replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in General Nursing

   @juandelacruz. I know that people can be under enormous pressure and fear for their jobs. I get that it can lead to us acting in ways that are not within our normal practice. Horrible systems and people in power can break us and it's hard to stand ...

7. Tennessee Nurse RaDonda Vaught - Legal Perspectives of Fatal Medication Error

   littlerayofsunshine replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in General Nursing

8. Tennessee Nurse RaDonda Vaught - Legal Perspectives of Fatal Medication Error

   littlerayofsunshine replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in General Nursing

   I want to sympathize with RV, but honestly I can't. No matter how much we are pressured to work faster and with fewer resources, we still have basic standards of practice to follow. She failed to act as even a first year nursing student would. As ...

9. Any facilities actually using an AccuVein? Any thoughts?

   littlerayofsunshine replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

   We do. I have had mixed results using it. I find it a little fiddly to use even with the stand. However, if you really can't see anything, it does give you somewhere to look. I really thought I'd like it better but I hardly use it anymore.

10. Moving to Greensboro area

    littlerayofsunshine posted a topic in North Carolina

    Hi, We are moving to Greensboro this summer. Anyone have any experience working in this area? Are there plenty of jobs available? What is the average pay for an experienced RN? I have done some of my own research, but always like to get updated inf...

11. What to expect during L&D???

    littlerayofsunshine replied to Destin293's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To add to what everyone has said--- try to make your main goal: healthy mom and baby. In my experience, the more rigid the patient is about their "ideal" labor and delivery, the more disappointed you will be. As for going natural vs epidural-- it i...

12. Cone Health Greensboro

    littlerayofsunshine posted a topic in North Carolina

    We are relocating to NC. Does anyone have information about nursing and pay at Cone Health, especially the Women's Hospital? Thanks in advance.

13. St Joseph Hospital Nashua RN salary

    littlerayofsunshine posted a topic in New Hampshire

    Hi...anyone have information on RN salary at this hospital?

14. LDRP Interview advice please

    littlerayofsunshine replied to littlerayofsunshine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the advice. I will check out that resource. I got the job! Turns out it's all about fit with the new unit and willingness to learn. I'm super excited and nervous to start learning!

15. LDRP Interview advice please

    littlerayofsunshine posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know there are other threads about this topic, but I'd appreciate any fresh advice. I've been on a surg/med unit for 18 months and while I enjoy my job, I have always wanted to work in L&D eventually. Fortunately, I landed an interview and ...