MagiRN

MagiRN has 16 years experience and specializes in postpartum/newborn nursery/NICU.

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1. St. John's in Oxnard,CA

   MagiRN replied to MagiRN's topic in California

   Thanks, that helps. I have no problem with the socioeconomic makeup of the patients. I just wonder how the management treats their staff, especially the nurses. I'm trying to keep an open mind, but the hoops I have to jump through to even intervie...

2. St. John's in Oxnard,CA

   MagiRN posted a topic in California

   Is anyone familiar with St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA? I applied there but would have to travel out of state for an interview. I'm looking for input about the hospital, good or bad, especially in their birth center (particularly ...

3. will nursing ever be in demand again?

   MagiRN replied to amzyRN's topic in California

   Don't give up. It sounds like nursing is your passion and you should never give up on your passion. How about taking a class or course to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date e.g. a refresher course, continuing education class, etc. (depending ...

4. will nursing ever be in demand again?

   MagiRN replied to amzyRN's topic in California

   Right now it's hard for even experienced nurses, like myself, to find a job...right now, that is (especially in my specialty: perinatal nursing). It's not personal, it's just that they are very picky, and they can be at the moment. But things are ...

5. Did Not Achieve Magnet Status

   MagiRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not impressed by the Magnet status. Every magnet hospital I've worked at did not have a great work environment. And there was far more paperwork. I'd rather work at a non-Magnet hospital that treats their nurses well than a Magnet hospital tha...