Vermont RN774

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1. Advice-New to L&D

   Vermont RN774 replied to Perky_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi, I've worked med-surg for 10 years and I'm ready for a change. I think I'd like to do labor and delivery. Any tips on how to make the transition/find work?

2. Am I too old to start this?

   Vermont RN774 replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

   Of course you can do it. I started at 42.

3. NY RNs to NM

   Vermont RN774 replied to johnnyscruton's topic in New Mexico

   Hi, I just saw your post from '14, and I'm curious: did you move to NM? I'm in VT and thinking of relocating in the next five years.

4. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

   Vermont RN774 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

   I totally understand your need for job security has to trump all other concerns. I am interested in writing about this topic more generally. May I contact you privately?

5. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

   Vermont RN774 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

   Another thought about your dilemma: if you choose to disclose, you should wait until you've established yourself on the floor and shown your competence. This may not happen right away, but if you are a valued employee, that should mean something. Als...

6. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

   Vermont RN774 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

   I think you should disclose, but before you do, check the laws regulating employment in your state. I have told my boss about my mental illness. I've had no negative repercussions, just great support for when I needed to take short term disability/FM...