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  1. Day shift nurses: what do you eat for breakfast?

    serenity1 replied to Morainey's topic in Health, Stress Management

    New/younger RN's...just kidding, couldn't help myself. I do low-carb and when I work days, I eat eggs or protein shake and carry nuts, cheese and beef jerky to get me through the day. Wonderful for...

  2. considering move from postpartum/women's health to labor and delivery

    serenity1 replied to DalekRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I consider pp to be more of a controlled chaos as opposed to "you never know what's going to happen next" type of chaos. L&D is more fast-paced, critical thinking as a previous poster mentioned....

  3. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    serenity1 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    My latest odd name was Zeppelin, yep as in Led Zeppelin. Forever Unique and Ya Hyness were my other 2 that I will always

  4. Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    serenity1 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Coronado Island, and if I had a lot of extra cash I would stay at the Hotel Del Coronado....would be

  5. Poop in nursing

    serenity1 replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    On my very first day of clinicals my patient was a paraplegic with C-Diff. I was worried it would scare me out of the program. It was a very educational and humbling experience. I clean poop on a...

  6. Case management in obstetrics

    serenity1 replied to browardchick's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just accepted a position as an ob case manager. They do

  7. What my mentor said about the new MSN...

    serenity1 replied to skoolrn's topic in Western Governors University

    Advanced pharm classes and advanced assessment are being added. When I spoke with my counselor she told me the classes but did not have anything in writing as of yet to send out to me. The program...

  8. Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    serenity1 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Anyone considering WGU for MSN in Education should ask about the changes coming to the program. I applied and was accepted to the program about a month ago. I looked through the classes and compared...

  9. Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    serenity1 replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My hospital just started this year only hiring BSN's. Not a hiring manager, or in HR, but we all received an email from the CNO regarding this change. That's how I know. We have a few employees...

  10. How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    serenity1 replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In AZ, no difference in pay for BSN vs. ADN where I work. New grads here have been between $23/hr and $30/hr. Average is around $25/hr. Some of the hospitals are only hiring BSN's now and even if...

  11. Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    serenity1 replied to serenity1's topic in Western Governors University

    Heard from my counselor today. I will start in the new MSN-Ed program August 1. The program is going from 30 units to 38 units as of then. She did not say exactly which classes were being removed....

  12. New OB RN

    serenity1 replied to newnurse1986's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hope they don't let you go. Keep the manager informed on your progress and what you need in orientation. My orientation was horrible and I requested more time. They gave it to me. I still felt...

  13. Perineal Prep Solutions?

    serenity1 replied to dkrRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Secura Personal Cleanser. It is a spray that we use just before delivery. Kind of silly before delivery, but it is no-rinse and it works great after delivery cleaning mom up and when we get her up...

  14. Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    serenity1 replied to serenity1's topic in Western Governors University

    I have my BSN. I am doing the MSN-Ed program. I wish I would have known about WGU when I did my RN-BSN. I would have done it through

  15. Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    serenity1 replied to serenity1's topic in Western Governors University

    I was told that if I wanted to start now I could and change over to the new program when it begins. That would mean I could end up taking classes that are being removed. If I don't hear something...

  16. Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    serenity1 replied to serenity1's topic in Western Governors University

    I was told the classes would be changed around August. I had an appointment to speak with my enrollment counselor and she had someone else call me. I asked about an update to the changes and he...

  17. Nursing Job Satisfaction

    serenity1 replied to tangel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lack of support from management, unsafe assignments, politics, being expected to suck it up in any circumstance, disrespectful doctors, lack of team work, being treated like a concierge/waitress,...

  18. What is the age of the oldest mom you have taken care of?

    serenity1 replied to angela1207's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My oldest, new mom was 47. Many complications, baby born with issues. I have taken care of many moms in their 40's. Celebrities getting pregnant later in life and not having any issues that we know...

  19. Career Advice - Too Young?

    serenity1 replied to CaliGrl1204's topic in Case Management

    Go for it. Life is too short to keep doing a job you hate! Good luck to

  20. Any Grand Canyon RN-BSN grads?

    serenity1 replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Stats reminded me of chemistry....each formula built on the previous. The book was great and it was the only one I read in its entirety. There was a quiz each week and a homework assignment, I think...

  21. Changes to MSN Ed program coming....

    serenity1 replied to serenity1's topic in Western Governors University

    This is why I am waiting for more information. The counselor stated there were a few classes being taken out of the program when the other classes are added. She did not know which classes yet. The...

  22. Nursing Classroom Education: The big bang of powerpoint slavery

    serenity1 replied to guest042302019's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This was 100% my ADN program. BSN online was better as we had guidelines and read our own material. I was so disappointed when I began my nursing program. I asked my clinical instructor if this was...

  23. Lesson Learned!!!!!

    serenity1 replied to procrastinator911's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I learned a long time ago not to take another person's word for anything--nurse, cna, dr., etc. I always do my own thorough assessment and check the chart, hanging IV's, equipment in the room, etc....

  24. Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    serenity1 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've been a nurse 3 years this month. Getting away from the bedside soon as I can. We have been sent to "charm school" type classes to learn how to communicate and impress our patients with...

  25. Pain Relief in Your Facility

    serenity1 replied to Leggings and Lattes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Probably about 80% or more epidurals or they go all natural. Rarely have anyone wanting IV