L&DRN08 replied to Stacy in North Texas's topic in Ambulatory
I've worked for a Plastic Surgeon for years and I love it. When a patient comes in for consultation they're already interested in some type of procedure. And let me tell you.....you would NEVER say anything like what you said above to a pt!!! :) ...
Henessey, Cognac... Doesn't everyone want to name their child after their favorite liquor? Even sadder..... an Asian couple wanted to name their son Shitdic.....not sure of the way they intended to spell it....myself & my tech kindly explained th...
Bottom line is we all know that "breast is best" even if "only a little better" its still better than formula. Does that mean that you're harming your baby if you choose to bottle feed? NO....but the truth is you aren't feeding the baby the "best" th...
If we ever have children, my husband is adamant that I breast feed... I'll stop there. Is he so "adament" because of the benefits of breastmilk, or because it relieves him of feeding duties??
L&DRN08 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students
I also have a shopping addiction, so the go shopping every once in a while would be nice. I suffer from the same addiction......it only gets worse once you're making more money!
L&DRN08 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students
I started working in 3/08 after graduating 12/07.....with my first paycheck I bought myself a beautiful Gucci bag ($500) & a pair of Gucci Sunglasses ($375). Certainly a little materialistic & definitely costly.....but after all that hard wo...
I feel the same as many of you....completely overwhelmed! i am a new grad on L & D and haven't had the greatest preceptorship which I feel is a huge part of how discouraged I am feeling. Many days I have thought about calling it quits and tryin...
L&DRN08 replied to pitbullkcm's topic in New Nurse
I am a new RN & Once i am off orientation I will be doing 7p-730a & I am worried about how I will maintain normalcy! I've been working days as a med asst/scrub tech for years (7a-3/7p) and have a pretty solid sleep/wake schedule! I typicall...
L&DRN08 replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in New Nurse
I am a new RN on a postpartum/L&D unit. I've been bounced from preceptor to preceptor since I started in April. Its been awful. Of all the preceptors I've had I think 2 of them have actually been beneficial. I swear i think most of them do it...
I just started my first RN position at Hoboken University Med Ctr on their L & D unit. They pay $30.46 days & $33.96 nights then an additional $2/hr for your weekend shifts. Not too shabby!!
L&DRN08 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in New Nurse
I took NCLEX on 2/15 and received my results in the A.M. on 2/17, it was a grueling 2 days! But I passed!!!!!!!!!! Also had my first interview today for an L & D position which went very well!
I just graduated from BCC's evening program in december. Its rough, no doubt about it. Time management is key, you need to study EVERYTHING you are taught nad its a lot of information that takes time to absorb. Some professors are wonderful & ...
I have a friend who works @ HUMC and told me that this is accurate. HUMC is one of the highest paying hospitals in this area. I've also heard that its tough getting in....kinda "who you know"
L&DRN08 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in New Nurse
I think a better question would be Did anyone LIKE Nursing school!!! I haven't met anyone who did....and I sure as hell didn't. Its torture, but I'm done now & its over! Keep your head in it, it never gets better but eventually it will be over...