NewMotherBabyRN

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1. Infant Thermoregulation

   NewMotherBabyRN replied to NewMotherBabyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I guess I really meant after the infant leaves the hospital.

2. Infant Thermoregulation

   NewMotherBabyRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi all! Recently I have had several new moms ask me how long it takes for the infant to stabilize their temp - or how long they have to keep them bundled up or worry about a drop in temp. I never know/can find a good answer for this.

3. Mother Baby Practicum

   NewMotherBabyRN replied to MeggsMcMuffin's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Awesome! The same thing happened to me - I did my preceptorship on a Mother/Baby unit during my last semester of school and I now work there :) make sure you show your preceptor and the other nurses (as well as PCAs, secretaries) that you would be an...

4. How is the mother-baby/postpartum experience and typical day like?

   NewMotherBabyRN replied to roni1990's topic in Ob/Gyn

   At least try!! I heard it was near impossible but was hired as a Mother/Baby (Postpartum) RN as a new grad - and have 2 new grads hired in NICU and two in L&D in my orientation class!

5. "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

   NewMotherBabyRN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Hunt

   Personally, I knew I never wanted to work in MedSurg. While all of my classmates followed the advice of our instructors and got senior preceptorships in MedSurg or ICU to better their general nursing knowledge, I went with my passion: OB. This allowe...

6. A new grad numbers game... just curious!

   NewMotherBabyRN replied to calivianya's topic in Job Hunt

   1. I applied for four positions at four different hospitals. 2. All were regular positions 3. Rejection email from one, haven't heard from two, interview and job offer from the last 4. Accepted a position as a Mother Baby RN (my dream job)

7. Jeff State Spring 2012 Hopefuls

   NewMotherBabyRN replied to PEACELOVECHOCOLATE's topic in Alabama

   I got in as well!! Shelby campus!! :) Congrats girls!

8. Jeff State Spring 2012 Hopefuls

   NewMotherBabyRN replied to PEACELOVECHOCOLATE's topic in Alabama

   We're in our 3rd week of the waiting game! I cannot wait to hear one way or the other!! Hopefully it happens soon.