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1. Does anyone know of a Physical Assess. course?

   IL RN replied to IL RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the suggestion. I was signed up for a course at Oakton Comm. College but it was cancelled - not enough students. I need the course before I can begin a Midwifery program.

2. Does anyone know of a Physical Assess. course?

   IL RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am trying to find a continuing ed. Physical Assessment course anywhere in the country but especially in the Chicago area. Can anyone help me? Thank you.

3. HELP my dry hands!!!!

   IL RN replied to OneChattyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all of you for the wonderful suggestions. I, too, have this problem, especially during our cold, dry midwest winters. One thing I found out is that I am allergic to lanolin and so many lotions contain lanolin. I have had some luck with al...

4. Mother Baby Couplet Care

   IL RN replied to NSY4ME's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Our hospital made this switch about 4 yrs ago and there was much resistance from staff. I was new to the unit at the time and had done this at other hospitals. At this hospital there is still a well-baby newborn nursery to do initial baths and take...

5. Forced to float?

   IL RN replied to rn500's topic in Ob/Gyn

   At our hospital we do not float. We are a "closed" unit. That also means we don't get anyone floating to our unit. I'm with you on refusing to float. I have experience in many areas of nursing but I just do not care to work any other area anymore ...

6. How much do you make?

   IL RN replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   RN - staff nurse 25 yrs experience L&D/Mother-Baby/Newborn Nursery (6 yrs in OB) $27.40/hr - No benefits (work PRN) 1.25/hr shift diff for PMs 50cents/hr for charge. No holiday pay. Chicago suburb Why do I get the f...

7. How much do you make?

   IL RN replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   RN - staff nurse 25 yrs experience L&D/Mother-Baby/Newborn Nursery (6 yrs in OB) $27.40/hr No benefits (work PRN) 1.25/hr shift diff for PMs 50cents/hr for charge. No holiday pay. Chicago suburb Why do I get the feeling that Texas will have ...