Noor545

Noor545 has 27 years experience and specializes in OB - Gen. Surg.

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1. DON out to "Get Me"

   Noor545 replied to Noor545's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks to EVERYONE for replying to my call for help. Yes, another job would be best. I am almost 64, do you have any idea what it is like to interview for a job with a 25-y-o who asks if you think you could "handle the strain of hospital nursing?" Ye...

2. DON out to "Get Me"

   Noor545 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am on orientation to a small community hospital OB unit. I have almost 30 years of experience in OB - both hospital L&D, Post Partum, Nursery, Antepartum, high risk and low risk and clinic settings. I don't claim to know everything in the world...

3. What's the weirdest baby name?

   Noor545 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   i haven't seen any red a's in any posts. how long a shift did you work last night??? :wink2: noor

4. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

   Noor545 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Dear "Nellie Nurse". As a night nurse working OB (L&D, Mother/baby and Nursery) it burned my tiny behind (well, it was tiny then) when the younger nurses on nights were working those nights so they could go to school during the day. They were al...

5. Why are all the job listings for Dialysis Nurses???

   Noor545 replied to Noor545's topic in General Nursing

   I think I just lost the message I wrote - so here goes again. Is there a thread on this site for we mature, experienced, hard working, well grounded, nurses who happen to be "older" than what the hospital criteria call for? Those of us, for example,...

6. Why are all the job listings for Dialysis Nurses???

   Noor545 replied to Noor545's topic in General Nursing

   Although I surely welcome all comments - it seems that some of you TOO are focusing on my age. Yes, I am 63. Can I do the running, lifting, etc. that is necessary? YES! I certainly proved that while doing my practicum with the refresher course I ...

7. Why are all the job listings for Dialysis Nurses???

   Noor545 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am desperately trying to find a job as an RN. I have been out of hospital practice (in clinics) for about 20 years and took a refresher course with hospital practicum. Did great and got rave reviews - but can find NO JOB. I am sure part of it is...

8. Everything I do is wrong!

   Noor545 replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

   After 27 years in OB - mostly L&D or Hospital Birthing Centers where an RN does all areas as she is primary nurse for the "family", I can tell you this with a fair amount of confidence. L&D is extremely competitive. I'm wondering if all ICU...

9. need a Job

   Noor545 replied to jbluehorseh's topic in California

   For all you New Grads - How about this. I have been an RN for 27 years. I worked clinics while my adopted sons were growing up, but worked hospitals before that. So I have been active this entire time. BUT - can I find a job in a hospital???? N...

10. What's the weirdest baby name?

    Noor545 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, the Hogg sisters in Harrodsburg, KY were quite well known. Both spinsters. Lived in a huge white house on the main drag. They actually owned and ran the old hardware store in town after their father died. They were really old when I met them...

11. What's the weirdest baby name?

    Noor545 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here we go ladies and gentlemen. At one time I worked in a tiny hospital in KY. The kitchen had been "donated" by two sisters. Their names were engraved boldly on a plaque right outside the door. Graciously Donated by ...

12. Everything I do is wrong!

    Noor545 replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One More Thing - I have found L&D to be the most competitive area I have ever worked. I love it, but the nurses are extremely competitive. Sometimes that means you don't get a good orientation. Control is their issue. If you are meant to be a...

13. Everything I do is wrong!

    Noor545 replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK - here's where I will probably upset everyone. The first time I was told to do a vaginal exam I told the head nurse (also my preceptor at a high risk very busy L&D unit) that I had never done one before. She said, just look at the dilitation...

14. What's the weirdest baby name?

    Noor545 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Lucifer - We tried and tried to convince the 14-year-old mother to change it, but no go. Poor kid. Noor:angryfire

15. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Noor545 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

    My entire career I have been an OB nurse. But after a few years off I took a Refresher course and ended up working a Med/Surg Floor in a small town hospital. Most of the patients were quite elderly and I found them to be an absolute delight. My fa...