JaneyW

JaneyW

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  1. L&D nurses that think its just a job....

    JaneyW replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I say go Malga! I have been a nurse for 5 1/2 years out of a not so prestigious ADN program, but I joined AWHONN and have expanded my knowledge base with classes and journal reading. I am also...

  2. Advice RE: L&D vs. NC

    JaneyW replied to lilac_tree's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My advice is the total opposite. I started out cross trained to L&D, PP, and well baby. It has served me well and helped me to be flexible in my job options. I would say to go for the first...

  3. L&D nurses that think its just a job....

    JaneyW replied to MalgaBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Stay and make changes if you can. I just left a big teaching hospital that was a transport center and not very up on EBP either. I am working registry and am just really shocked at how very...

  4. Where does your hospital complete the first bath

    JaneyW replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have some strong opinions about this one. I have worked at a few places both as staff and registry and have seen it done many ways. Instead of getting a consensus, it might be more important to...

  5. School Readiness

    JaneyW posted a topic in School

    Any school readiness nurses out

  6. School Readiness

    JaneyW replied to JaneyW's topic in School

    There are several states (I'm not sure if Oklahoma is one of them) that have developed school readiness programs centering on the 0-5 population. The goal is to have kids healthy, developmentally...

  7. Keeping up with clinical practice while teaching

    JaneyW replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Have you thought about going with a registry? There usually is no minimum. You will have to go to different hospitals instead of getting comfortable at one, but I have found that to be kind of fun,...

  8. things you wish you could tell the doctor

    JaneyW replied to celery's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you realize that evidence based medicine has changed a bit in the past 20 years? When was the last time you read your

  9. inverview question how would you answer?

    JaneyW replied to rn660r's topic in General Nursing

    For the OP. Please don't take this the wrong way. I am not trying to flame you but am trying to be helpful. I am in an MSN program and this is a huge pet peeve of mine. If you are planning on...

  10. Orange County

    JaneyW replied to CaliRN29's topic in California Nursing

    I am an OC L&D RN. I second that you should avoid Irvine Regional. I am working registry right now and have just done 4 shifts in two weeks at Fountain Valley. They are BUSY! Very nice staff,...

  11. Cellphones

    JaneyW replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had an agency nurse who I really like and respect keep her bluetooth ear peice in all day at work. I feel that was just totally unacceptable. If I was a patient, you better bet my nurse would...

  12. Abdominal prep techniques

    JaneyW replied to tmdl's topic in General Nursing

    The Duraprep people have a diagram, but good luck trying to figure it out! I have been taught several ways. The Duraprep diagram does back and forth up, down, each side with legs and then pubi back...

  13. Pregnancy is not a disease!!! (vent)

    JaneyW replied to RN4life#1's topic in General Nursing

    I think what was being pointed out is that pregnancy is, generally, a choice. It doesn't happen unless you choose to put yourself in a situation where it can (is that delicate enough for a post?)....

  14. was i out of line with this resident?

    JaneyW replied to AliRae's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You were perfect. That resident learned a couple of lessons, I'm sure. Don't beat yourself up. The resident was rude, you were

  15. please help! :)

    JaneyW replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    We use heparin flushes on our pregnant and postpartum patients because they are hypercoaguable, but I don't think they are used in general population any more. Isn't the standard of care saline...

  16. BRAINSTORM: Fundraiser ideas for pinning ceremony?

    JaneyW replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you need so much money?? Could it be less fancy? We sold candy (buy a big pack at Costco and sell them for $1 each). We also ordered t-shirts and sweatshirts with our school name and nursing...

  17. FollowUp to "Was I Out Of Line?" - Walking C Spine Injuries

    JaneyW replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had serious disc herniation and am s/p cervical discectomy with fusion at c 6-7. I still have protrusion at c 5-6 and 4-5. Any inflammation--even a cold virus--can bring on some horrible...

  18. nails

    JaneyW replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    Hopeful- I really hate to rain on your parade, but you need to do your homework before spending all the time, money and effort on nursing school if you can't give up your fake nails. I have yet to...

  19. Working with interns...can you help?

    JaneyW replied to maddiecat's topic in General Nursing

    Our OB residents stay for 4 years. Some are better than others. Most are really nice--and really stressed. It is terrific having them with us all the time--no waking someone up at home or waiting...

  20. Had my first experience with a fetal demise today (m)

    JaneyW replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No need to hide your feelings. I have cried with patients. It is OK. Sometimes it is even helpful. The important thing is to not lose sight of your function. You have a job to do, but you are...

  21. Desperate for ideas...my mind is blank

    JaneyW replied to shannonprn's topic in General Nursing

    I just did a paper on the public policy repsonse to the nursing shortage in California. There is a ton of info and many bills recently passed and on the front burner right now. Lots of info...

  22. Hospitals in Orange County and LA--NICU

    JaneyW replied to pinayRN's topic in California Nursing

    UCI NICU is extremely busy and always in need of good nurses! I work in L&D there and the nurses that come to our deliveries seem happy and work together well. CHOC is also a great place to...

  23. How lame is this

    JaneyW replied to dramaqueen13315's topic in General Nursing

    It is always units--concentration will be different and it is never measured in mls. I am also not trying to be nit-picky, I just know that I can have 10unit flushes in 1ml and 5,000unit sq...

  24. RN-BSN or RN-MSN

    JaneyW replied to gillijr1001's topic in California Nursing

    I am in the RN-MSN program at CSUDH. I think there is now also one at CSUF. Unless things have changed, they require a BA or BS in something. My BA is in psycholgy. It will take me 9 semesters to...

  25. payrate for L&D RN 6+ yrs experience

    JaneyW replied to elladeedoy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know exactly, but you should definitely look at many hospitals and see how they compare. Also, a lot of them have signing bonuses for L&D and might offer relocation $$ as well. Yes, pay...