geminiRNC

geminiRNC has 11 years experience and specializes in OB.

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1. IOL = C/S (DUH)

   geminiRNC replied to geminiRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

   lol. Yeah, I uploaded the wrong article. But I do stand by what I

2. Is postpartum a lower stress specialty?

   geminiRNC replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I've worked L&D, LDRP, and just postpartum. Out of all three, I would have to rank postpartum as the most "low stress." I say that very cautiously, depending on the facility. In a high risk...

3. What are you really good at?

   geminiRNC replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Trouble reaching for a cervix that's in China, call me....Think you feel toes, call me....can't place your IUPC, call me...I'm every co-workers back-up if needed....and every man's

4. IOL = C/S (DUH)

   geminiRNC posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/31/us-induced-labors-preterm-idUSBRE87U18420120831 Not in all cases---but I really can't help but to find this article hilarious...Didn't we already know this...

5. Family Members and their pearls of wisdom...

   geminiRNC replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   In L&D you can't imagine what I've heard family members/friends say. There is one that always gets me though. They're not talking to me, but I can picture myself tying the efm cords around their...

6. Is med-surg a must? Not wanting to get pidgeon-holed..

   geminiRNC replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

   Take the psych job...I started out in psych and learned a lot of valuable experience that has carried over with me to NICU and L&D. You always utilize those "people" skills, crisis intervention...

7. Any new grads planning their exit from nursing?

   geminiRNC replied to leilo0's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am not a new grad, but I feel your pain. After my first semester of school--I knew that nursing was not what I really enjoyed or wanted. But it was my only option and I was determined to finish and...

8. Umass boston RN-BSN online program

   geminiRNC replied to maine_rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Not sure where you're from...but...I applied to Umass Boston in Feb 2012....I've been patiently waiting for my response and finally called undergraduate admissions when my application changed from...

9. 4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

   geminiRNC replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

   And at that moment, Dr. Smith had an epiphany...."maybe I won't have an attitude next time she calls me at 3

10. "Make sure to get induced...everyone does it!"

    geminiRNC replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sourflyhony-that comment about general anesthesia is HILARIOUS! There are many legitimate reasons for inductions...but let's remember "pregnany is a condition-NOT an illness." Your back hurts, your...

11. What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    geminiRNC replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE having my delivery done; pp checks complete; mom voided; bed remade; baby breastfeeding well; visitors gone; lights down.....such a sense of accomplishment in a hectic last few hours....(and...

12. Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

    geminiRNC replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    "If you're poopin'-you're pushin'

13. Clinical Documentation Specialist info

    geminiRNC posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied to a couple of hospitals for Clinical Documentation Specialist jobs-without any response back. I have ten years of RN experience-psych, NICU, L&D...My question is this---to get...

14. Any Clinical Documentation Specialist here?

    geminiRNC replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I have applied to a couple of hospitals for Clinical Documentation Specialist jobs-without any response back. I have ten years of RN experience-psych, NICU, and L&D....My question is this--to get...