jhudson2780

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1. Question for the L&D nurses

   jhudson2780 replied to Java_Wench's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The only specialty I decided I wouldn't work when I was a student was L&D. Three years later it is all I have done and I wouldn't change a thing. I work nursery and PP also, and while it doesn't get easier, you learn to weigh out the good you hav...

2. Frustrated! Should I give up?

   jhudson2780 replied to sjc2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hey frustrated! I started as a new grad in L&D, as did many of the nurses where I work; it can happen, usually in more high need areas. You may have to widen your search to smaller, not as well paying facilities. A word of advice; I have seen ma...

3. Your Starting Salary?

   jhudson2780 replied to x_factor's topic in New Nurse

   I started out in Texas, new grad on an OB unit, at 22.00 an hour, plus 1.50 specialty pay and a 3 shift differential. After two years of OB, I moved to Colorado and make 22.00 with a 4 shift diff. Good luck :)

4. What annoys you the most about your nursing coworkers?

   jhudson2780 replied to kobebryant's topic in Relations

   That I get treated like a new grad after 2 years of experience! My night co workers don't do it, but day shift acts like I am fresh out of school. I even worked as a nurse tech before my RN! I went straight to labor and delivery after graduation, tak...