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My husband and I are both nurses. Last year, I would have had to take my son to work with me if I had to stay and we would have had multiple kids there. We would take turns watching the kiddos. These are the things that we have to deal with when you live in a hurricane zone. Our director spent over $500 on food for everyone so that there would be enough food for the staff and families if they were there! Don't get mad if you get fired for not doing your part for the team. There should be some way to have childcare at the hospital if you are going to be stuck there!

Oh and there is no guarantee that you work during the week. It is like normal 12 hour shifts in the civilian hospital and there are tons of civilian nurses in the Naval Hospital!

My husband is a Navy nurse prior enlisted and the schedule varies but all the units at the hospital that he is at rotate 6 weeks on days and 6 weeks on nights. I am not sure how they are about stationing spouses together in the Nurse Corps. It probably will not always be the case. I am a nurse also, but I stayed civilian so our children could have a constant parent around. Good luck to you!

We do 2 bags of pit postpartum. If they can void a large amount, I will saline lock them after they are up and stable.

You need the BSN to be marketable. There is a huge movement toward a majority BSN nursing workforce. My husband was an IT guy in the Marines and then got out and went to nursing school. He has his BSN and is now a commissioned officer in the Navy Nurse Corps. He went back to school when he was 28 and graduated when he was 32. We have a son! It is very doable!!!! I also have my BSN and am making a lot more money as a BSN RN. Best wishes to you!

Littmann only for me!

We have a procardia protocol that we administer 10mg every 4 hours as long as mom's BP is > 90/50. It is very effective with less side effects. Very, very effective in preventing preterm labor.

You do not have to give that information. It has nothing to do with work. Sounds like you need to contact human resources because that is none of their business. They are just being nosy and trying to get into your personal business. Sorry that you are having to go through this.

We will be relocating back to the Hampton Roads area Summer/Fall 2011. Are there any suggestions for great places to work as an RN in the Hampton Roads area? I will be working part-time due to an active duty spouse and I have to find something day shift only. Thanks for any help you may be able to offer in this matter! Kirsten

Just go for it! The desire to try something new says a lot about a nurse! Good luck in your interviewing endeavors. Having been through childbirth is not relevant for an interview, but you can use your personal experiences in providing excellent care to your patients!

It takes time to know how to do things...do not compare yourself to other people. It will make you second guess yourself! Sounds like you need a boost of confidence. Take it day by day and try to do your personal best!! ICU is a highly skilled area and it will take you at least a year to be completely comfortable!! Relax and do your best! Sending lots of encouragement!! Kirsten, RN 10 years of experience!!

Hi there! I am Kirsten and I am a postpartum/NBN nurse in the Macon, GA area! Love it here!

I have never heard anything like that. People are in and out during our deliveries...no big deal.

She could get in felony trouble here for presenting herself as a nurse. I would report her for pt safety sake!

:bugeyes:In most hospitals that I have worked in it is a normal thing for the support person to let the pt hold onto them to stay in position during the epidural. THere was probably some legal contact made to the pt and told her that she could get rich off this one. I hate the legal system. Things happen and not everything should be sued over! Ugghh!