Lavender619

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1. Where can pediatric nurse practitioners practice?

   Lavender619 replied to Lavender619's topic in NP

   Thanks for the advice. From talking with a few people in the area already it sounds like since there isn't yet a strict regulation on Acute vs Primary you have quite a lot of options regardless of your training (except perhaps PICU, like you said).

2. Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

   Lavender619 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello! Does anyone practice using the CLC certification outside of just in the hospital as an addition to your bedside nurse role? I just took the CLC course and am working towards my IBCLC. I am aware of the pathways and how long that takes. I am cu...

3. Where can pediatric nurse practitioners practice?

   Lavender619 posted a topic in NP

   Hello! I am currently considering applying to Pediatric Nurse Practitioner programs. I am mainly looking at Primary Care programs and wondering where PNP-PC can practice besides just in a primary care clinic. Can they ever work in a hospital or inpat...

4. Poor L&D Orientation

   Lavender619 replied to Lavender619's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ashleyisawesome: Thanks for the advice. I've been feeling a little bit better lately as I've had some good stable patient assignments that I've cared for decently independently which I probably what I needed. XXXXS: That sounds really frustrating. Is...

5. Poor L&D Orientation

   Lavender619 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm looking for some advice. I am an RN with 5 years of experience (3.5 years med/sug, 1.5 years NICU) who recently started training to L&D. The hospital I work at is a smaller community hospital known for taking a lot more unmedicated deliveries...

6. new grad looking to get into mayo clinic 2017

   Lavender619 replied to KatheClaire's topic in Minnesota

   I previously worked at Mayo Clinic and interviewed as a new grad in 2011. The interview process probably still looks the same. It's two interviews, one with HR and one with the floor that "selects" you. Unlike other hospitals, Mayo will not interview...

7. Best Twin Cities Hospital

   Lavender619 posted a topic in Minnesota

   Hello, I am newly living in the twin cities from Rochester and am trying to get a feel for people's opinions of the area hospitals. I am most specifically looking at NICU and Labor & Delivery specialties. I am feeling less than enthused about my ...

8. Questions from ks- relocating soon

   Lavender619 replied to JkimRNkansas's topic in Minnesota

   I am new to the cities as well (from Rochester) and am in the midst of deciding between the positions I've been offered. I came in with 4.5 years of RN experience with multiple certifications as well and I can tell you that none of that was factored ...

9. Paralyzed with Career Choices

   Lavender619 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am an RN of 4.5 years working in med/surg and now a level 4 NICU. The area I really want to get into is L&D, but I do still really enjoy the NICU. My husband and I relocated to the twin cities recently. I am really lucky to have numerous job of...