NurseGuru replied to Monique Barber's topic in New Nurse
Getting into a new grad program is ideal but doesn't happen for everyone. I would suggest looking into volunteer positions where you can work on clinical skills but if you can't get in anywhere because of COVID, then start looking online for case stu...
I'm so sorry to hear that you're experiencing that- it sounds like alot of the other nurses are not being patient or understanding with you and that is completely unfair. As a new nurse, everyone struggles.
It wasn't until I was a year or two i...
Be careful with SDSU. Look into other schools just in case.
I transferred out of SDSU after my first semester. I got into their nursing program thinking it was going to go well but then everyone got the email about "we cannot guarantee clinical ...
NurseGuru replied to pinkdaisyx3's topic in Ob/Gyn
Go get ACLS, NRP, but also get intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring, STABLE, and ALSO!
Start looking for an L&D mentor ASAP- there is still going to be a learning curve. This is so exciting though, good luck!!
NurseGuru replied to RUNBNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn
No, no, and no. I would report the census to someone. I don't know what state you're in surely they have a patient to nurse ratio. That is a recipe for burnout.
I am most worried about the quality of care the patients are getting.
When I was new to L&D, I thought my preceptors were so mean-borderline nasty because they nitpicked at every little thing I did, I felt awful when I couldn't finish tasks within a certain timeframe or did it a certain way but the reality is that ...
My strongest recommendation is the first option.
You don't want to burn yourself out before getting to L&D. There will always be plenty of time to work on your bedside skills during the birthing process. Being a doula can be super taxing o...
The biggest difference between OR and OB is a huge curve in patient interaction.
The similarities is that you get to work autonomously - lots of standing orders, you drive the birthing process in most cases depending on how much time you spend ...
Being friendly, helpful and asking questions as you mentioned sound like great qualities to have. I am excited for you!
The most impressive thing a novice nurse can do in L&D world is come prepared with knowledge on the most up-to-date pract...
NurseGuru replied to princess_peach's topic in NP Students
Waiting on a decision as well. It can take up to a month for some, but I have read elsewhere that some people have gotten decisions within a week or two. A close friend of mine got into the midwifery program two years ago and she heard back within 2 ...
NurseGuru replied to jks_asu's topic in NP Students
Anyone remember how long it took for the decision after the interview?
Did you get phone/email/mail notification?
Anyone get offered scholarship upfront?
