Cassideca

Cassideca specializes in New Grad OB RN.

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1. Need Help- 2 Agency offers @ same Hospital

   Cassideca posted a topic in Travel

   Hi- I am a L& D Rn with 5 yrs experience. My current job has gone stale , No raise in 2 yrs , due to Hospital/Medi-cal Budget Issues. So the past month I have looked in travel assignments here in California. I signed up one one of the sites, an...

2. UAC line question

   Cassideca posted a topic in NICU

   How often is the Heparin stopcock syringe changed on a UAc line at your facility ? Sometimes it can get tinged from the blood aspirate, and looks dirty. Our policy is q24 hrs. Just curious to know from you who are so experienced! I have only seen a b...

3. Need advice for Adv Mat age friend 14wks preg

   Cassideca posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi- talked to a friend Superbowl Sunday. She is 38 and now 14 wks along and on Labetalol 100mg BiD, for chr HTn before pregnancy. She has an advanced diag US sched at the Childrens hosp nearby end of the month in leiu of an amnio. Her other sons,...

4. New grad here- Tips on inserting Cytotec?

   Cassideca posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi All ! Looking for advice in inserting Cytotec. My OB Dr usually oders 50mcg vag q4hrs x 2. Yesterday, i had the hardest time in a Post Date Primip who was thick, high and fingertip dialation. I had her put her hands under her bum, and head lowe...

5. How often are your postpartum vital signs and assessments?

   Cassideca replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi- I am a new grad now with 7 mos on my feet runnung the floors! At my hosp, L&D, PP all in 1 unit we average 100-120 deliveries a month. For our new Moms- Vag recovery- 15min x4 30minx x 4 1 hr x 2 then q4 hrs there after. c/s- ( usually 1.5...

6. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

   Cassideca replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a new grad on my 2nd month of Orientation in L & D. & I love my job !!!!:wink2: I live in Central Ca & the hourly wage is $32.00 plus a $4/hr night diff & more for wknd nights. This is at a smaller hospital, averages 130 birth...

7. anyone have a good sheet for taking report on pts ?

   Cassideca replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Could I get a copy of it , if possible? I am a new grad who starts next wk on the floor! Small hospital, @ 120 births/ mo. My orientation consits 6 mo, fetal monitoring classes, PPALS & NRP classes, all rotaing days & nights q 2 mo. Muchos Gr...

8. Discharge teaching/Report cheat sheets

   Cassideca replied to luvsmomsbabies's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Lucy inthe sky- I tried to reply to your PM, But I dont think I did it right.

9. Discharge teaching/Report cheat sheets

   Cassideca replied to luvsmomsbabies's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Could I possibly get a copy of the report sheet? I am also a new Grad & my Orientation starts this wk! Yippeee & I'm nervous! Thanks- Dee

10. waiting for nclex results

    Cassideca replied to Training1's topic in California

    :chuckle I just checked the BRN website & I am now an RN!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo unbelievably happy! I am smiling sooo much my ears hurt!!!!!!!:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle

11. waiting for nclex results

    Cassideca replied to Training1's topic in California

    Just hang in there! I just took NCLEX on Mon 6-16-18 had 75?'s. But I think I answered my 3 out of 4 Math ?'s wrong!!!! . I am checking the BRN website every am! I have a fellow classmate that took it last Monday & His name was up on Thurs- I'...

12. NCLEX appointments in California

    Cassideca replied to Tayloran's topic in NCLEX

    I just took NCLEX on Mon and my appt wait time was 2 wks. ( I am sooo nervous, got 75?'s and soo many SATA's , checking the BRN website every morning!) Some people may just have to drive to another location if you want it sooner. People in our area...

13. how long after registering with pearson will att arrive

    Cassideca replied to Robin.RN's topic in NCLEX

    Call Pearson, I graduated 5-18 & reg w/ Pearson Vue on 5-27, I called them on 6-8, because other students had recvd their ATT, Mine was isssued on 5-27 via email that I never recv'd. HURSt review for the next 4 days & I'm taking NCLEX on 6-...

14. Inspirational song for graduation.

    Cassideca replied to leielaine's topic in New Nurse

    Just Graduated yesterday !!!! whopeee!!! Our first selection in our slide show was Carrie Underwood was "so small" then moved on to Greenday& then the another "graduation" song "as we go"popular a few yrs back! Aswesome music & slide show! ...

15. Those who are doing NS with young children

    Cassideca replied to reidesert's topic in General Students

    Wow, Ericka---- You are truly an amazing person! Thats what I call the purpose driven. Well, my situation is nothing compared to yours, but I am 32 and starting my 2nd & final yr of Nursing school here in Central CA. I always try to do somethin...