calgrrl

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1. Patient Thank You Gifts

   calgrrl replied to AJpcvRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We also like caffeine! An assortment of coffee or tea would be just as appreciated as chocolate! Or both....hey!

2. MSCU Interview Questions?

   calgrrl replied to PCnurse88's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It would seen out of place for them to ask you specific L&D questions since you've never worked that unit. My recommendation would be to evaluate the type of characteristics that make you a strong candidate for the department, then come up with ...

3. Postpartum couplet care

   calgrrl replied to KYgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Night shift post partum experience here - 4 couplets were the norm. 5 couplets on a really busy night. 3 couplets was a treat! NICU moms would count as 1/2 an assignment, so you could either get easy antepartums or other NICU moms assigned, or even...

4. IV gauge

   calgrrl replied to debbiernbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   During my training one of my preceptors discussed the risks of hemorrhage and the need to have access through which one can transfuse blood if needed. I am not sure it's the official policy, but I have only seen 18 ga used.

5. New job is dangerous. Not sure what to do.

   calgrrl replied to mortified's topic in Career Support

   I would like to add that you might consider picking up the phone to call nearby hospitals to talk to their manager and/or nurse recruiters. Explain your situation (the differing philosophies part...I would not go into too much detail or bad mouth th...

6. Possible to do both?

   calgrrl replied to coleyoley's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You're a pre-nursing college student. Don't even worry about which direction at this point! Make school your priority for now. If you need to work, try to find a job in the area of interest. OB/GYN or birth center office, peds office, hospital, et...

7. PP RN trying to change specialties: L and D or NICU

   calgrrl replied to MissJessRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a PP nurse with close to the same amount of experience as you and have just been hired to an L&D position. I was careful during my interviews to be very specific about the type of antenatal patients I cared for and the assistance I provided...

8. Feedback on Nursing Care Plan - Renal

   calgrrl replied to calgrrl's topic in Student Assist

   I think...there's a lot of work for me to do!! Thanks for the feedback and yes, I will do my best to not include any more medical plan of care in my NURSING care plan. It makes sense how they differ (although it would be a lot easier to fill up a ca...

9. Nursing Diagnosis Label

   calgrrl replied to calgrrl's topic in Student Assist

   Dear Esme12 and GrnTea - if you have time to review my newest care plan, I would really appreciate it! It's titled feedback on nursing care plan - renal under nursing student assistance. I would like to know if I'm on the right track. Thanks in adva...

10. Feedback on Nursing Care Plan - Renal

    calgrrl posted a topic in Student Assist

    I would like to ask for feedback on my current diagnosis. I've received very insightful information in my last request. Thank you! I prepared this: Excess Fluid Volume R/T decreased urine output, compromised kidney function secondary to CKD Stage ...

11. Nursing Diagnosis Label

    calgrrl replied to calgrrl's topic in Student Assist

    Esme12 Thank you for the detailed response. I really did do my assessment first and wasn't trying to make my patient fit by force into any NANDA - the links you provided helped to clarify how to put things together tho and your questions helped me i...

12. Nursing Diagnosis Label

    calgrrl posted a topic in Student Assist

    I'm a relatively new student and dealing with writing the nursing dx. I thought we only use the official NANDAs it just doesn't make sense to me how to set it up! I have my fundamentals NANDA list, Gulanick, Ackley and online mosby that I'm trying ...

13. PA to RN? (I do know the difference all too well)

    calgrrl replied to AnxiousRNtobe's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Dear AnxiousRNtobe I have to disagree with RN Liz. While she may have made a decision that makes her feel better, you aren't talking about switching from alternative practices to nursing...you're talking about PA vs. NP! If you haven’t done this a...

14. Concordia Irvine ABSN Fall 2011

    calgrrl replied to SandyMickey's topic in California

    I was also accepted! Yay! I'm looking forward to a little down-time now before we get slammed with classes! I searched for the group on FB and didn't find it - perhaps leaving the group open until the entire cohort gets in will make it easier to fi...

15. Frontier vs Emory University

    calgrrl replied to SuperMujer2373's topic in CNM

    Hi there! I am applying to nursing programs this summer and I'm also faced with the issues of tuition cost. I will likely go to a private school if I get in, but simply because it is an accelerated program for my BSN. The 2yr community college pro...