NicStrRN MSN

OB

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NicStrRN has 17 years experience as a MSN and specializes in OB.

Can I travel in L&D after only 1 year?

NicStrRN replied to newgrad_13019's topic in General Nursing

There is a difference between can you and should you. Keep in mind that, while travel agencies are requiring only a year of experience, they ARE NOT there to protect your license. Not sure where you practice, but our LDR residency program is for an e...
Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

NicStrRN replied to MsNewbee's topic in General Nursing

This sounds like a very frustrating situation. One that we all encounter in our years. Demanding, needy, abusive, they come in all forms and nursing school does little (if nothing) to prepare you for The level of abuse we sustain in this job. As a po...
What should I have done differently? Did I endanger my patient?

NicStrRN replied to misha's topic in General Nursing

Obstetric patients (both pregnant and postpartum) absolutely trigger intervention at this range. We have protocols for provider notification and IV hypertensives for 160/110, they are at risk of severe morbidity, with a recommendation to treat withi...
Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

NicStrRN posted a topic in General Nursing

In an environment of increasing pressure to pursue BSN degrees, many forums and threads seem to include comments regarding the increased aspirations of younger nurses entering the field. There seems to be a perception that bedside nursing is being us...