MommyandRN

MommyandRN

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  1. peds oncology

    MommyandRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi, does anyone work in peds oncology? I saw an ad for it and it seems like a unique place to work. Is it a sad environment? What is your nurse/pt ratio? I come from a compeltely different...

  2. Moving On

    MommyandRN replied to RN-767's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you! I completely understand where you are coming from. Nursing is both wonderful and horrific. It is so hard to find that niche, that specialty you love, combined with the right...

  3. Best online Masters in Nur Education?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks, I really appreciate the

  4. From ED to Mom Baby or L+D

    MommyandRN replied to Denise81's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am in a similar situation. I have mostly adult experience. But I would love to work in L&D, Mom/Baby, NICU, or Peds. With all my adult experience, it's like it doesn't matter. It seems that...

  5. Mandated :(

    MommyandRN replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. I worked 3-11 and was mandated to 11-7 frequently a long time ago. It is hard. And I didn't have kids then. You should definitely look for another job. You are being mistreated. You...

  6. Best online Masters in Nur Education?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Well, I was hoping someone who has completed one would have some insights to their respective programs. I would need inexpensive, but respected... and that people have enjoyed

  7. BP Cuff Readings vs. Arterial BP

    MommyandRN replied to Zee_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been in that situation. What I do is, I make sure the A-line is at the phlebostatic axis, I flush the line, move the wrise around to see if it is positional. Sometimes you need to roll up a...

  8. New Grad RNs in ICU

    MommyandRN replied to ventgurl's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you want it, keep looking! I started ICU as a new grad and I survived! In fact, most hospitals I have worked have all hired new grads. A lot of them. Most new hires were new grads in fact. A...

  9. What would you do?

    MommyandRN replied to nursalicious's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think I would have sent an e-mail. But if the thank you was in the mail, I guess wait until next week. Then if you don't hear, then

  10. How'd you choose? Because I don't know how!

    MommyandRN replied to on eagles wings's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been a nurse for over 10 years and I'd still like to find my specialty! Out of school I took whatever was available to me. Actually I realized there were a lot of ICU jobs, and liked that it...

  11. Thoughts on orientation length

    MommyandRN replied to Guest321574's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, 5-6 months for an RN with other experience? I've never heard of that. Even as a new grad I had a 3 month

  12. Is there really a big advantage to being full time vs. PRN?

    MommyandRN replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    OK Nurse2be - No, if you want experience you should take a full time job. Per diem staff gets cancelled a lot. It's no guaranteed time. Also, if it's your first job out of school they usually would...

  13. Do I need Malpractice insurance?

    MommyandRN replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    For the first few years I was a nurse I did not have it, because I was told that the hospital would pay any lawsuit costs. However, someone gave me a bit of advice once to get it since it was only...

  14. Is there really a big advantage to being full time vs. PRN?

    MommyandRN replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience, I would work full time. Especially if you don't have kids yet and have the time to work 36 hours per week. I went PRN after going on my husband's plan when we got married,...

  15. Working evening (3-11) shift - what do you do with your day?

    MommyandRN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Before I had kids, working 3-11: Sleep in till 11 am, then exercise or run, sit online, or go shopping for a few hours by myself. Shower, work. Maybe stay up watching TV till 1. After I had kids,...

  16. Certificate vs. Masters

    MommyandRN replied to travkitty's topic in Forensic

    travkitty, that's great! Please keep us posted. I am thinking about doing it also. I noticed Kaplan doesn't have their forensic program anymore. This seems like a good certificate

  17. Just realized, I think I hate ICU, prefer floors

    MommyandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 8 years, most in ICU. I started out in ICU as a new grad. I have frequently become burned out and have left ICU numerous times only to go back. I always said I didn't like...

  18. CPAN exam

    MommyandRN posted a topic in PACU

    Hi, Who has taken the CPAN exam recently? How was the computerized version? Was it hard? What books did you use to

  19. 3 12-hr nights and day care - ?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Doing only 2 days, did you work 3 nights? I would think I would need 3 or 4 days so that I could sleep. Did you just deal with a lack of sleep the other days? In all my years being a...

  20. 3 12-hr nights and day care - ?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Anyone work 3 12 hour nights and use day care while you sleep? If so, what hours do you have them there? Is your day care flexible as far as child being there different days every week, some...

  21. NRP certification online?

    MommyandRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am again in a "I want to be in NICU" phase. Have a lot of adult experience and every few years think about doing this change, but don't get hired due to lack of experience, then get discouraged and...

  22. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    MommyandRN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    YES. I turned down a DREAM job so that I could work close to home and for more money. I made this decision for my family. However, I should have made a decision for myself at that time. I am now...

  23. What nurses do (poster)

    MommyandRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I liked most of them except for the "what I actually do". I would have preferred the picture next to it. A cartoon of a nurse who appears to not know what she is doing, holding a bedpan, toilet...

  24. Moms who are nurses, please give me your opinion!!!!! Please!

    MommyandRN replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I went through a similar dilemma a few years ago. I was accepted to get my master's degree, but did not end up going due to financial reasons, and because I wanted to have a third child. I do...

  25. NRP certification online?

    MommyandRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, that's what I thought. It seemed shady. I was wondering if anyone here has used it or if it was reputable but I guess not, might be a scam or something. I will try and find a live