macalania54

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  1. Makng the switch from inpatient ob to ob/gyn clinic

    Thanks so much for telling me about your experience! Really helpful. I go in for my interview tomorrow!
  2. Makng the switch from inpatient ob to ob/gyn clinic

    That's great to hear that you loved it! How did you find the transition to be? Was there a big learning curve adjusting to the outpatient setting or did you find that your inpatient experience really prepared you? I'm a little worried that I'd be go...
  3. *reposting from the ambulatory nursing thread because I realized it's probably more relevant here* I just had an interview for an RN position at an ob/gyn clinic that's part of a local large hospital system. I've been interested in doing outpatient n...
  4. How to get a labor and delivery job

    are there any nurse residency programs offering OB positions near you? that's how I got my current job as a new grad on a postpartum unit. best of luck!
  5. I'm in my first position as a new grad--a postpartum and post-op gyn unit. I love it and I'm so happy about my decision. Lots of people told me to do that magical year of med-surg first, and no shade to med-surg, but I'm happy I went with my heart an...
  6. Newborn Bath

    I work on a postpartum unit, and we wait 8 hrs to give the first bath, as long as the baby is stable temp-wise. Gotta love that vernix! But like others have said, if baby was born to a mom w/ HIV or other bloodborne disease we bathe them right after ...
  7. Does anyone like their job?

    I work on a c-section postpartum and post-op gyn unit. I've been here for almost 3 months, feeling nervous about coming off orientation soon but I really like it so far. I feel so lucky and grateful
  8. What do you do for NCLEX eve?

    My test was today. I saved up to get a massage, and then spent the rest of yesterday with my boyfriend eating pizza and watching netflix. Throughout the day I did occasionally pull my ipod out to do some practice questions on the NCLEX Mastery app, c...
  9. I am in school and not currently a CNA/PCT

    I'm in the same boat as you! I'm about to start my final semester of a BSN program in a couple of weeks. I have a job at a collective cafe on campus and it's the best job I've ever had, and I didn't want to leave to get a PCA job even though I knew i...
  10. What shoes are you getting for clinicals?

    I got a pair of Klog brand shoes. I start clinical in a few weeks so I haven't tried them out there yet but I've been wearing them around the house and they're soooo comfortable, but feel sturdy and firm at the same time. They kinda look like a cross...
  11. Yeah, I definitely get this. I'm 20 and doing a 4 year BSN program. I'm coming into the third year and I still don't have any actual friends in the program. I'm thinking the main reason is because during our freshman year, a lot of the people in my c...
  12. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised at the number of pagan nurses in this thread! I'm pagan as well, and still a student. The only time religion and spirituality has ever come up in the context of school was in an assignment in my Cultural Diversity in Hea...
  13. How do I find time for personal relationships?

    Having people in your life who understand makes it so much easier. I have one very close friend who is also in college, but not nursing, and she's very understanding about my schedule, and the fact that I have to say "no" to hanging out some nights. ...
  14. day vs. evening clinical

    Hey y'all; I did a search and found just a couple of short older threads on this, and I wanted to hopefully get a wide range of responses/experiences for my question. I start clinicals this September, and haven't gotten my clinical assignment yet. B...
  15. Just got accepted to nursing program today

    Wow, on a wait list for 2 years! That's patience and dedication; congratulations! I'm in a 4 year BSN program, and this year is my first year of "actual" nursing classes and clinicals, so I think I'm feeling some of the same nervousness that you are....