macalania54

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

   macalania54 replied to macalania54's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks so much for telling me about your experience! Really helpful. I go in for my interview

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

   macalania54 replied to macalania54's topic in Ob/Gyn

   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...

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

   macalania54 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   *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...

4. How to get a labor and delivery job

   macalania54 replied to EmRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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

5. Typical med-surg floor or speciality unit for first RN job opinions?

   macalania54 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...

6. Newborn Bath

   macalania54 replied to tmdl's topic in Ob/Gyn

   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...

7. Does anyone like their job?

   macalania54 replied to DatMurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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

8. What do you do for NCLEX eve?

   macalania54 replied to Sparrow91's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   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...

9. I am in school and not currently a CNA/PCT

   macalania54 replied to twins1_92's topic in General Students

   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...

10. What shoes are you getting for clinicals?

    macalania54 replied to SelenaS's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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...

11. Do you make friends with others in your nursing program?

    macalania54 replied to EP10's topic in General Students

    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...

12. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    macalania54 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    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...

13. How do I find time for personal relationships?

    macalania54 replied to RachelZ0918's topic in General Students

    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...

14. day vs. evening clinical

    macalania54 posted a topic in General Students

    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...

15. Just got accepted to nursing program today

    macalania54 replied to parde17's topic in General Students

    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...