sarahaldean

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1. Hilarious maternity nursing sayings/pics

   sarahaldean replied to RN2B123's topic in Humor

   Hilarious!

2. Please tell me they are not all like this...

   sarahaldean replied to SwampCat's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Sounds like you still have a lot to learn about what being an L&D nurse completely entails. Maybe as a doula or in a low low risk birth center would be a better fit for your ideals.

3. Changing to a New Specialty

   sarahaldean replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Never too late! I think we are neighbors so next time you are walking your daughter to school let's chat!

4. How long is a nurse new to labor and delivery usually given for orientation?

   sarahaldean replied to sarahaldean's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I worked ortho before this OB experience.

5. Return to nursing after more than a decade?

   sarahaldean replied to notsurewhattodo's topic in Retired

   I am a reentry nurse as well. I just started a job in labor and delivery after an eight year break. I looked for five months before I got my job. I also live in southern California. It is a tough market. Look as far north as you can. Luckily I ...

6. How long is a nurse new to labor and delivery usually given for orientation?

   sarahaldean replied to sarahaldean's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Wow. Six months? Are you in California? I am in the San Diego area.

7. How long is a nurse new to labor and delivery usually given for orientation?

   sarahaldean posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I just started in L&D and am wondering how long other facilities give their nurses new to the specialty for orientation. Thanks!

8. New to Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Nursing - Please help!

   sarahaldean replied to michelemrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am also new to L&D. I am going back to work after an eight year break from nursing. I was so lucky to get a job in the specialty I always wanted to be in. To prepare I a Maternity focused reentry course which included NRP, STABLE, AWHONN bas...

9. Trying to get back into the hospital after staying home with the kids.

   sarahaldean replied to sarahaldean's topic in Retired

   Got the job. I start in labor and delivery in one week. Persistence paid off.

10. Trying to get back into the hospital after staying home with the kids.

    sarahaldean replied to sarahaldean's topic in Retired

    Had my first interview. It was for L&D and went great. Will hear next week.

11. Trying to get back into the hospital after staying home with the kids.

    sarahaldean posted a topic in Retired

    I have been a stay at home mom for almost eight years except for two years that I worked for a retail store. I enjoyed working retail but I really want to get back to nursing. I began applying four months ago. Before I became a mom I worked two yea...

12. Temecula Valley Experienced Nurse Job Fair

    sarahaldean replied to nurse2bmom's topic in California

    No news.

13. Temecula Valley Experienced Nurse Job Fair

    sarahaldean replied to nurse2bmom's topic in California

    BTW are you currently working? I am looking for a nursing job after being out of the field for several years. Best wishes to you!

14. Temecula Valley Experienced Nurse Job Fair

    sarahaldean replied to nurse2bmom's topic in California

    Any news yet? No news to report here.

15. Temecula Valley Experienced Nurse Job Fair

    sarahaldean replied to nurse2bmom's topic in California

    Wow. I was not aware of the nurse battery exam. I did the med/EKG test and 1st and 2nd interviews and then was told I would be contacted by HR for a formal interview with the Med/Surg Manager. Maybe I was really just at the end of the road. Best wi...