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  1. Feeling insulted after job interview

    kirsnikity replied to NellieRN10's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Laypeople and even fellow nurses who've never worked in L&D tend to have an over simplistic view of what we do. I'd just the comment go and not hold it against

  2. advice please :) new nurse...

    kirsnikity replied to NurseJessie2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Consider taking NRP, and a basic fetal monitoring course (AWHONN is a good place to start). Talk to the manager and let her know how interested you are in transferring to the unit. Also find out if...

  3. Precepting in L&D

    kirsnikity replied to DeleineHolmes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been in L&D since I was a new grad. My preceptorship was in med-surg (my school only places students for preceptorship in med-surg departments). I did work as a nurse extern in an LDRP...

  4. Going from nights to days

    kirsnikity replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Switching to day shift was the best decision! I did nights for 5 years and it was not a hard transition at all. I've been on days for a year now. In my department (L&D) it is a little more chaotic...

  5. Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    kirsnikity replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    -Take small sips of ice water on the road -Pull over and take a 20 minute power nap -Call a friend or relative -If you get at least a 30 minute break at work, set a timer and try to sleep for twenty...

  6. How is this even possible?

    kirsnikity replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    That's a relief! I bet you will get a transfer evaluation soon. And try not to worry about myMav too much. They are slow to update that

  7. anyone going to the AWHONN convention this year?

    kirsnikity replied to melmarie23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would love to go to AWHONN this year, but between my online BSN program and my daughter's summer camp I don't think I can afford it. Conference is in Nashville this year. Melmarie, does your job pay...

  8. How is this even possible?

    kirsnikity replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    What a headache! I have read similar threads about UTA and lost/missing transcripts. I agree with Scarlet, get working on sending a new transcript right away. Did you contact admissions at UTA? Just...

  9. RN practicing out of scope?

    kirsnikity replied to NellieRN10's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it depends on hospital policy. At my facility, ultrasound certified nurses can use ultrasound to check for position. Our policy states presentation will then be confirmed with a second u/s...

  10. New grad and pregnant

    kirsnikity replied to Starkrav's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations on your pregnancy! It can be very difficult to transition from home health/clinics/hospice and into a hospital especially with no previous hospital experience. Many employers will look...

  11. new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    kirsnikity replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Change is good! 101 is my favorite. I dislike 202 because it reminds me of All detergent for some

  12. Hourly rate for *experienced* RN--Los Angeles

    kirsnikity replied to kimgrybos's topic in California Nursing

    I can't really comment on how difficult it is to get a job in this area (because I haven't searched), but you will probably be looking at an hourly rate in the low $40s (my guess is you could probably...

  13. I don't know how long I'll be able to do nights...

    kirsnikity replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    That is a tough shift. I don't know how anyone can do 8 hour shifts, full time, on nights. 3-12s is hard enough. It's nearly impossible to have a normal life when you are working five nights a week. I...

  14. Timeframe for acceptance?

    kirsnikity replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    MBrickle, I know what you mean about keeping track of class timelines! I am enrolled in two courses which start on 2/25, then two more courses which start on 3/29. Definitely going to have to stay on...

  15. Timeframe for acceptance?

    kirsnikity replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Check out http://www.uta.edu/nursing/files/RNonlineflyer.pdf for information about additional courses that are required with the degree. I believe you can take two nursing courses at a time, with the...

  16. Timeframe for acceptance?

    kirsnikity replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Medical terminology is an upper division elective at UTA, so it would have to come from a university. I haven't found a list of certs they accept, but I e-mailed a copy of my RNC to my academic...

  17. Timeframe for acceptance?

    kirsnikity replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    They accepted all the courses I thought they would accept, so thankfully there were no surprises. I'm going to take Tech Writing and Prof Nursing A starting 2/25, then with Prof Nursing B I'm also...

  18. Timeframe for acceptance?

    kirsnikity replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hey there, I am starting on February 25th as well! I applied November 30 but my transcripts arrived after the January start date deadline so I have to wait till February to begin. I officially was...

  19. Help! I NEED to get my BSN!!

    kirsnikity replied to rebecca leach's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Consider Ohio University or University of Texas Arlington. Both are completely online and are significantly cheaper than for-profit

  20. What did you do...

    kirsnikity replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was hired as a new grad into L&D. I also worked for 11 months before graduation as an extern in an LDRP

  21. RN to MD

    kirsnikity replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    I know an anesthesiologist who was an L&D nurse before she went to med school. She wasn't married and had no kids when she made the career

  22. Would you work on your day off?

    kirsnikity replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    If I need or want the extra money, I'll work extra. My extra shifts always involve bonus pay/overtime pay because I'm already full time. I work hard the days I am at work and don't feel guilty if I...

  23. UTA BSN program

    kirsnikity replied to Kandyrain22's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Pandora, have you heard anything about your electronic transcript? I applied to UTA on Nov 30th and am experiencing similar frustrations. I had two transcripts to send, along with my old AP scores...

  24. Cervidil AND Pitocin

    kirsnikity replied to rdnkmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nope! Using two uterine stimulants at once is generally not recommended. The patient is getting Cervadil because she's not ready for pitocin! There may be no documented harm to the patient in whatever...

  25. Pregnancy and OB Nursing

    kirsnikity replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You're putting too much thought into it Many co-workers have delivered on my unit. It's nice to know the people who are taking care of you. If this is your dream job, go for it. You shouldn't pass...