Don't schedule interviews too far in advance either... I did this a few months ago, I scheduled it one week in advance because I was working and couldn't get time off, and the day before my actual interview I was called, interview canceled, and told ...
happy place replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn
I have let the parents take home the blankets. Not everyone, just the ones who ask or already have the baby swaddled at discharge. I think it would make the hospital look cheap and petty if I were to ask them for the blanket back at discharge. I know...
happy place replied to tater.jake's topic in General Nursing
Wow, I have 1.5 years of experience and it would take me 29 years to make what I make now- and that is day shift without my differentials for weekend! I also live in Houston where the cost of living is very low!
The only thing I have heard about HH is be careful who you work for. Meaning, some agencies, or employers, may not have enough assignments to work you full time, and they may try and tell you otherwise to get you in the door. Also, I have heard alot...
happy place replied to JordanRose's topic in General Nursing
There is so much that needs to be charted now that I am constantly in fear that I am forgetting to chart something. My solution was to find a job at a hospital that had higher nurse to patient ratios.. Instead of taking 6 pts, I have 4-5 now at the n...
happy place replied to pinkrose85's topic in Texas
I make $29.00/hr days in a hospital with 1 yr exp; and was offered $17.00/hr at a doctors office. I would prefer the doctors office, but I can't justify the pay difference. Wish I could find an MD's office that paid more. However, since I started wor...
happy place replied to NurseLady1's topic in General Nursing
Congrats for losing the weight!! Can you tell your employer you have to have a hysterectomy or something so they will be empathetic and give you time off?? How about a doctors note stating you cant work??
happy place replied to happy place's topic in Ob/Gyn
The facility has a separate postpartum and nursery dept and you do not float between the two. I was offered a position in either dept and was told I will NEVER float to L&D. Thanks for all of the replies, it has helped me quite a bit. It is good ...
Which is better? I was asked to choose... I don't ever want to do L&D so that doesn't play into my decision and I don't ever want to work med/surg, ICU, ER etc. I want to stay in Women's Service's, but I don't know which is the more likable job. ...