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Yeah!! I found someone interested in Northside Hospital also. I will be moving to ATL in two weeks and I am trying to find the travel agency that Northside works with since Medstaff isn't one of them. I have met one lady that use to work there and she said that it was wonderful. She was a full-time nurse so I don't know if that will make a difference. I had so many questions that were burning me up one night at work, so I called up the unit and spoke with a nurse who seemed very happy to work there. Also one big positive that I found is that the Marta system stops right accross the street from the hospital which seems good since everyone complains about the traffic. If you take an assignment please let me know how it turns out. Good Luck!!

WOW!! I just signed up for my first travel assignment and now I am scared. I hope you are able to get out of that bad situation. Good Luck!!

Typically job postings ask for one year of experience.

If you are that concern with her working may be offering her some assistance may be the route to go. Also, by staying active is the best way to keep your faculties.

WHAT!! Highly unlikely. A small scratch on your cervix from what must have been a witches fingernail won't make you have to have a c/s. Your cervix received laceration foir different reasons and does just fine, birth, pap smear, kinky sex. I am finding that story hard to believe.

Night nurses rock!! I have worked nights for the last 8 years and I love it. Night nurses are mor laid back and easier to get along with. I don't think I could do it with children. I normally get home at 8 a.m. and sleep til 5 or at least stay in bed if I have to go back to work. My husband is very understanding and I live by the rule if you don't call before you come, then I won't open the door. Cutting the ringer off is a good idea even though I always feel like something is going to happen and I won't know about it. Maybe splitting up the days that you work may be better for you. I have been experimenting with working different schedules (3 shifts in a row versus every other day) and I must say that the every other has worked out well, b/c I'm not pressured to go to sleep when I get off. I may sleep until 12 and then get up so I can sleep part of the night with my husband. However, most often I do not change my day sleeping habits as you can see I'm writing this at 3:45 a.m. I grocery shop at the 24 hour Wal-Mart, pay bills on-line for convenience, and do my housework at night. My husband wishes that I would sleep with him every night, but you have to compromise and make your situation work. So I get in bed until he falls asleep and then I get up. Hey! It works. Keep experimenting with different things and see what works for you. Maybe you and another parent may work opposite schedules and swap watching the kids in the morning so you can get some sleep. Just an idea.

Don't tell. Wait a while and see how things go for a while.

I've been and OB nurse for the last 6 years with an ADN license and high risk facility. However, many of my coworkers have BSN, but we make the same pay. With the nursing shortage, hospitals must take what they can get. Go for it!!

Right on z's playa!! But I think I have one of the best. I am from the south and the way people ask for things really trip me out. My favorite is "you can't get me no water!! What tha? Do you really think that is going to make me run out the room to get it for you. Wow!! It feels good to vent. Thanks for the opportunity!!

I've worked L&D nights at a busy teaching facility and let me tell you it is just as busy 1. less staff, 2. less resources, 3. no one available to come in an help out, 4. transfers from other hospitals and 5. inductions are done at night also. Yes sometimes it is nice and quiet, but in the matter of minutes you can have 5 pregnant woman at your door b/c there aren't any doctors office open at 0200. Good Luck!!

I totally understand how you feel about "quitting" your job because I am the same way (always try to stick things out). However, life is toooo short to do anything that you do not have to do or doesn't make you happy. If you are not in a financial bind and can afford it, I say go for it. You are a nurse which means that you are a valuable commodity who can find another job which may just be better. Believe in yourself and you just might find a better job that is great for you. Also if your husband feels the same way and you have his backing, trust him, he knows you better than we do. Hang in there!!