accepting a job on mother/baby?

SmilingBluEyes · Oct 17, 2003

how the nurses? ask THEM how they like it????

they know better than anyone.

good luck.

RNmomma · Oct 17, 2003

I did email the manager about talking to another RN or 2 about the unit, to get a better feel for the place. She didn't seem to understand my question and told me she would be available for any more questions I may have. I don't want to beat a dead horse or anything, but I emailed her again clarifying my question. If the nurses are too busy or don't want to talk to me, why would I want to work there?

SmilingBluEyes · Oct 17, 2003

answer: you probably don't.

BETSRN · Oct 18, 2003

I'd look elsewhere. It sounds like the manager has a problme herself if she has no idea why you would want to talk to the staff. Sounds like a place NOT to work. When we hire a new nurse with no previous experience, we always start them in mother/baby. That's the only place to start. keep looking and give yourself time. While you're at it, keep up with the med-surg.

judy ann · Oct 21, 2003

Maybe there is a reason she doesn't want you to talk to the staff. Is she, perhaps not the best manager? Does she not trust her staff to present the unit in a good light? What is the REAL reason she doesn't want you to talk to staff members? :confused:

RNmomma · Oct 21, 2003

This is the email I just received:

/That is not something we do at this hospital. Again, if you have particular

questions I would be more than happy to answer them./

I don't understand? Is this a standard rule at hospitals? I am REALLY put off.

SmilingBluEyes · Oct 21, 2003

walk away.. the places i worked the staff interviewed new potential employees, too. this sounds shady.