MommyandRN

MommyandRN

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  1. Rockin' Idol Nurse

    MommyandRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe she is still in there. She will probably get kicked off next

  2. Rockin' Idol Nurse

    MommyandRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Two thumbs down from me. She wasn't wearing a helmet while riding her Harley in her bio clip. Anyway, it would be great if they would show her on the job in her clips this season (if she stays)....

  3. Can't get a NICU job!

    MommyandRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm so bummed. After years of working with adults I am trying to pursue my "dream" of working in a NICU. But I can't find a job! Most only hire RNs with NICU experience. The one or two places that...

  4. NP with different RN work exp than NP field?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know there is a thread about the controversy of NPs having little or no RN experience at all. But what about a NP with a different type of RN experience than what they are going into as far as...

  5. Subbing - how often?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in School

    Hello everyone. I recently applied to be a school nurse substitute because I think I want to do it later on down the line full time, so I figured I would get a feel for it etc. Only thing, I now...

  6. Can't get a NICU job!

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just an update in case anyone is interested. I interviewed for a NICU position and got it, but also have been offered a job closer to home, sticking with adults. Having my own kiddies at home, I...

  7. management of digital (toe) necrosis due to levophed

    MommyandRN replied to ccyoung's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have seen this happen with Levophed. Usually if the Levo has been at that high of a dose for that extended period of time, the patient is in such bad shape that they can not avoid it... the risk of...

  8. Choosing a workplace...

    MommyandRN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you do not have to make this decision now. I didn't decide where to work out of school or even what specialty until after I graduated. After being in your clinicals you may change your...

  9. New grad going into critical care... ???s

    MommyandRN replied to stephlucasrn2008's topic in MICU, SICU

    You will be fine. And for many years you will hear the same protests. Mostly your first few months on the unit from nurses who started in med/surg. Even years later when you tell people that you...

  10. Something new or stick with what I know?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Update - or lack of. I am still torn. I have the opportunity to work in a NICU but it involves an hour long drive through not entirely safe, unfamiliar areas. My other option is to stay closer to...

  11. Something new or stick with what I know?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have little kids at home and had been looking to work again on a part time basis, but now our finances are steering me to look for full time work. I have adult experience and could work local...

  12. help!

    MommyandRN replied to MarieFutureRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been an RN for 8 years and always thought about doing NICU. My husband and others always said "No, that would be too sad" etc and I was always intimidated by those statements I think. I ended...

  13. Class time while orienting for maternal/child?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello L&D/PP/NBN nurses! I am wondering, during orientation for maternal/child nursing, are there usually classes involved? And how long is the orientation period? I know when I took a...

  14. Class time while orienting for maternal/child?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for sharing your experiences! That is what I figured, a long orientation with classes and that is important to do. Glad I know a little what to expect schedule-wise. Hopefully I will be...

  15. L & D prn requirements

    MommyandRN replied to rnElaine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do not work L&D (yet), but I know the hospital that I used to work pool at, they had different levels. It was the same throughout the hospital, all units including L&D nurses. Level 1 you...

  16. Nurse Recruiter vent

    MommyandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the prerequisite for one to have a nurse recruiter job? Most I have encountered are great, seem like the office type. A few I have encountered recently are very uppity and use medical terms...

  17. Something new or stick with what I know?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess no one else knows what I should do either. I think it will basically come down to: #1 staying near home, familiar work environment, more $, or #2 longer commute and lower pay but for new...

  18. I'm broke...

    MommyandRN replied to Dempather's topic in New York Nursing

    If you have a decent amount of experience, look into a staffing agency. You work as little or as much as you want for great rates. From my experience, it was not enough $ to do as my only job, but...

  19. Can't get a NICU job!

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, good point. I did apply online for an L&D job but haven't heard from them. Actually, today I was about to call an old employer and go back to adults and just suck it up. Then I got a...

  20. Incubator Fire Badly Burns Minn. Newborn

    MommyandRN replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Very sad. Maybe Vaseline/petroleum was on him? Isn't that dangerous when used around

  21. Need to know - best websites to look for RN job

    MommyandRN replied to Kurious RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have found better luck figuring out which hospitals I am interested in working at, and going directly to their website. Most hospitals have all of their openings listed and you can apply online....

  22. NNP - advice?

    MommyandRN replied to carlym's topic in Nursing Career

    I say work in NICU as an RN while pursuing your MSN. Also, go to the NICU board, there are a few NNP students who post

  23. Gastric Bypass: trading one set of problems for another?

    MommyandRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in a unit where they did gastic bypass on high risk patients. These are the patients that wouldn't be accepted by the "normal" surgeons. Maybe there was a reason for that. I saw a...

  24. New to NICU - hired part time?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the info. I actually may end up needing a full time job anyway now do to my husband wanting to change careers. I REALLY do not want to work with adults and am hoping to get a call for one...

  25. New to NICU - hired part time?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi! I have been trying to figure out where it is I want to be nursing wise, and keep coming back to browsing these NICU boards! Anyway, I have mostly adult ICU experience and am wondering, if I want...