vernix

vernix has 25 years experience and specializes in OB/Perinatal, Nursing Education,.

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1. I miss L&D

   vernix replied to ChristinaEDRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Regarding OB being in your blood. Branch out it will strengthen your OB skills. Consider finding a high risk L&D. We do 300++ deliveries/mo. Our census has been down too with mandatory "cancels"....

2. Am I Crazy? 38, never thought I'd considering nursing but now I am

   vernix replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

   Hello, There are lots of pros and cons to nursing. I made the decision at 18. It took me awhile to complete my courses...life and a little thing called maturity. I took time off and worked as a CNA...

3. I miss L&D

   vernix replied to ChristinaEDRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, Yes, I had to leave due to a move. I ended up with many opportunities that gave me wonderful skills. I ended up moving out of the country, getting a Master's, developed and ran a perinatal...

4. I hate nursing

   vernix replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

   Hi, It takes courage to ask for opinions. There are a few thoughts that come to mind just to chew on. You wrote that you were bored. Bored with exactly what? What part of yourself do you want to...

5. Anyone having trouble finding work after taking several years off?

   vernix replied to mom2730's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I took five years off to care for my son and deal with my own health issues. I wanted to return to hospital care and my previous work had been at a clinic. I signed up for an RN refresher course...

6. Do You Hate Being A Nurse?

   vernix replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, first off people complain about everything. It is normal to be really scared during life transitions like finishing school. Your first nursing job after graduation is the real education....

7. RNC-OB exam today!

   vernix replied to hoppermom3's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congrats! I took my RNC this Wednesday after procrastinating.....for 3YEARS!! I got stuck on the same pit question. It was the only one I flagged. I felt like such a dope. The answer I kept getting...

8. Results of 5th Nursing Article Contest

   vernix replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

   Thank you! Congratulations to everyone! Keep writing and sharing! Have a beautiful

9. I got a D

   vernix replied to Blove86's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry to hear about the grade. It is one test and learning how to take a test is 90% of the battle. I want to share some stress reducers to help you focus when the brain starts to wander or you...

10. can I Find A job at 62

    vernix replied to hospice 3601's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi, Please don't let age get in the way of your expertise. You will have more "work" than you want. I know with change we can be unsure of ourselves. I married and moved to a "developing country"...

11. Need Help getting L&D position!

    vernix replied to JulieRN07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Julie, The advice that has been given is spot on. The many years ago that I was in your shoes are not forgotten. I hope you took the phone triage offer. Triage is not easy for the novice OB RN,...