BeccaznRN

BeccaznRN RN

NICU, High-Risk L&D, IBCLC

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  1. Any previous L&D nurses move to NICU?

    BeccaznRN replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I made the switch to NICU after a year in a half of L&D. Like you, I started in L&D as a new grad - after orientation and being on my own for a few months, I started to realize that it just...

  2. I do not think I can make it in L&D... devastated

    BeccaznRN replied to RNKatrinaK's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have my support and understanding. I did L&D in a unit that was a "baby factory," averaging 250-300 births per month. By the end of my time there I was so depressed that even the thought of...

  3. Wife getting ready to Graduate. Worried about her pay!!! CALIF.

    BeccaznRN replied to Only1Balto's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clarifying. I will say that I have been around enough to know that many, many people get out of the military without some sort of plan - accordingly, most end up regretting the decision to...

  4. Wife getting ready to Graduate. Worried about her pay!!! CALIF.

    BeccaznRN replied to Only1Balto's topic in General Nursing

    I am a military wife, with a Navy husband of 16 years stationed in SoCal. Sorry if this comes across as blunt, but this statement (as well as several others you have posted here) makes me believe...

  5. Working full time

    BeccaznRN replied to k&k'z mom's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! Glad you like UMSL - I loved it as well! Clinicals will be fun so try not to worry too much. Med/Surg clinicals will be more fun than BJEC, but you have to start somewhere, right? I...

  6. Working full time

    BeccaznRN replied to k&k'z mom's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of people that can (and do) work full-time and tackle nursing school. I wasn't one that could do it. I didn't even try - and I was glad that I didn't when I got a part-time job in...

  7. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    BeccaznRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Our PG scores are grouped together for the whole maternal-child unit. Best one I saw? "I couldn't get any sleep because the baby in the next room kept crying." I feel sorry for that mother's poor...

  8. UMSL Accelerated/Traditional BSN programs for 2008

    BeccaznRN replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS,

  9. UMSL Accelerated/Traditional BSN programs for 2008

    BeccaznRN replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Iceman, just saw this post! ICU spots can be competitive but not impossible to get. I'm assuming you have an interest in CRNA down the road - best bet for that is to get into an ICU at a big...

  10. UMSL Accelerated/Traditional BSN programs for 2008

    BeccaznRN replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are probably right about the summer (the accelerated students are the only ones taking clinical courses during the summer). I think it also goes by how many people sign in and use the lab during...

  11. UMSL Accelerated/Traditional BSN programs for 2008

    BeccaznRN replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fantastic advice! I used to go to open lab hours on Saturdays - it was nice and empty and I got a lot of help from Chris (especially on the IV/venipuncture lab and catheter lab). If you try to go to...

  12. PLS help me write 10 prioritized nursing diagnosis of pt who have acute stroke

    BeccaznRN replied to mragko's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No

  13. What you get for nurses week

    BeccaznRN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital had a one-day "celebration" which consisted of food from our cafeteria, chair massages and a few booths of people trying to sell things such as botox. Everyone received a small wooden...

  14. Is UCLA new grad program worth 1-2 hour commute?

    BeccaznRN replied to tinatinabobina's topic in California Nursing

    I went through this dilemma myself when I graduated. I was offered a new grad spot at UCLA that I really, reeeeaaaaly wanted to take.....however, I'm in Ventura County with no hope of moving closer....

  15. LPN/LVN's advice needed desperately

    BeccaznRN replied to marie2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Marie- Have you looked into accelerated BSN programs? Not sure what area you are in, but many universities with nursing programs offer an accelerated version of the BSN program for students with a...

  16. Barnes Jewish Hospital

    BeccaznRN replied to meme75's topic in General Nursing

    Several of my classmates accepted positions at Barnes-Jewish after graduation. No complaints so far - and many are still working there. It's a huge facility that sees the sickest of the sick, so you...

  17. what if i don't want anything other than my associates?

    BeccaznRN replied to Ziggie06's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all above posts. Sanford-Brown would probably be my school of last resort. There are so many options in St. Louis for nursing schools that I wouldn't even consider going someplace where...

  18. Good STL Hospital to work at

    BeccaznRN replied to workingirl's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct. Any facility associated with BJC will offer the same benefits, including tuition reimbursement. However, Children's won't be a good fit for someone who wants something other than...

  19. Good STL Hospital to work at

    BeccaznRN replied to workingirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to give you the answer that all nursing students HATE to hear.....it depends. It will depend on what you're looking for as far as experience, where you want to work after school, etc. I...

  20. UMSL Accelerated/Traditional BSN programs for 2008

    BeccaznRN replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to suggest that we stick to the original subject of this thread, which is regarding UMSL students. No need to hijack the OP's original thread, which is to meet future classmates and discuss...

  21. UMSL Accelerated/Traditional BSN programs for 2008

    BeccaznRN replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. We had no choice for our first semester - other semesters our instructors announced the three clinical sites for the course, put three pieces of paper at the front of the classroom, said...

  22. UMSL Accelerated/Traditional BSN programs for 2008

    BeccaznRN replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! First semester clinicals are at sub-acute facilities. I went to Barnes-Jewish Extended Care in Clayton (not the greatest place but it's definitely where you want to be to learn all...

  23. UMSL Accelerated/Traditional BSN programs for 2008

    BeccaznRN replied to FriendlyGhostRN's topic in General Nursing

    I told you you'd get in, Friendly!!!! I'm so happy for

  24. breech presentation complications

    BeccaznRN replied to Hannahrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have heard of this happening with decomposed demises from co-workers, thankfully have not ever seen it with my own two

  25. New Grad in CA needs Advice

    BeccaznRN replied to NewGrad08CA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No kidding. I wouldn't recommend any unit in the hospital for you, especially the NICU. I mean, you don't even want to be bothered to wash your hands every five minutes. This is all I wish to say...