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  1. New ADN Grad Case Manager

    anggelRN replied to SerenityKris's topic in Case Management

    How about a good medical-surgical book. I don't have one to recommend-(maybe on the other specialty forums on allnurses? I would try to work as many shifts as possible. You have steep learning curve...

  2. New Telecommute Case Manager

    anggelRN replied to moffist's topic in Case Management

    Hello there! I am a telecommuting case manager and things will vary based on your company. I never had to prove my office had a door locked. However, HIPPA is very important and I cringe to think...

  3. Is this burnout?

    anggelRN replied to NellieRN10's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Eh, every patient population brings its own challenges and concerns. I don't try to worry too much about the personal lives of my pts. (I certainly notice it). I just don't dwell on the negative. It...

  4. how long did it take for you to get into L&D nursing?

    anggelRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here's advice from an L&D nurse- take an L&D job if it's what you want to do and you are offered the

  5. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    anggelRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    There is a difference between not understanding and not

  6. Dealing with Overbearing Visitors

    anggelRN replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like you need to be more assertive. There is no reason to be rude to the patient's guest. YOU have to take control of the room because ultimately you are liable for the care. FOB can lay...

  7. Vag Exams on Preterm Patients??

    anggelRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How preterm was she? Also, I second the question about the FFN test. I have checked a patient who was 35 weeks

  8. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    anggelRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    This is certainly NOT my philosophy when precepting. Yes, nursing is difficult. Yes, we do deal with life and death situations. Still, there is little need for the level of drama you’ve inserted...

  9. Nursing Externships

    anggelRN replied to Nscorpiored's topic in General Students

    I did two internships before I left nursing school. That's how I got my first job. It is most certainly worth it in my

  10. What do you indicate when they ask "Salary Requirement"?

    anggelRN replied to caffeineaddict's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I put a range of what is normal/ acceptable for my experience and area. My last job interview I put 27-30 dollars an hour. I got the job and my salary was in that

  11. How much of orientation is sufficient for Mother/Baby?

    anggelRN replied to Seas's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you'll find your orientation to be long enough. The role of a mother/baby nurse is very different than many other areas of nursing.(be prepared to do lots of teaching.) As a new grad I had a...

  12. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    anggelRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes there is a chance of hitting a valve if you go for a "Y" vein. Usually you have less change if you go right below the bifurcation. Also, I understand there are endless do's and don't when it comes...

  13. Bedside handoff report on mother/baby unit

    anggelRN replied to OBnurseSandy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can definitely make bedside report work. On my old OB unit, we did bedside report. If I had a social issue I needed to pass along to the next nurse I did so before I entered the room. I also...

  14. how long did it take for you to get into L&D nursing?

    anggelRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started in labor and delivery and really don't see myself doing anything

  15. US RN looking into working in Australia in 2013

    anggelRN replied to agathi24's topic in International Nursing

    I think like with all places, the cost of living will depend on the location. "Now to my understanding...i hear the cost of living is much higher in Australia than NY. How does one survive if they...

  16. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    anggelRN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my L&D we did 18 guages...all the time. I really like all the advice.Hereis the only thing I have to add. If you see a bifurcation in a vein(there's usually that hand one that comes straight...

  17. Old manager new in OB/GYN needs advice

    anggelRN replied to RezZenRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I really like the advice given. I second what was said. Good

  18. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    anggelRN replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am a BSN nurse who also took organic chemistry. I value education and I think I am going to further my education eventually. If I do, I would get my masters in education. I love teaching and I would...

  19. BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    anggelRN replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm against BSN as an entry to practice. I'm not against getting a BSN in 10 years. I have never understood the uproar about it. 10 years is plenty of time. Community colleges are a cost effective...

  20. Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    anggelRN replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't know why this manager can't call out the people she feels are adding to this issue individually. Why send an email to everyone when you've stated everyone isn't the problem? Also, you can...

  21. Evidence based practice for newborn care

    anggelRN replied to babynurse428's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my old facility, babies used to be bathed almost immediately. The sole purpose of this was to check off the task so the nurses could move on to other things. Sometimes it would be minutes after...

  22. Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

    anggelRN replied to GummibearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe she said "full throttle". WHile it seems like she does have a point, her delivery is less than

  23. Do patients question your expertise?

    anggelRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    This has happened to me several times. Fortunately, pts are surprised when they hear I've been a nurse for just two short years. However, I have run into problems with laboring mothers. I have heard...

  24. Dilaudid dosing in L&D

    anggelRN replied to Daddybyrd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have only given dialaudid 2mg IV push for a pt right after delivery. We do not routinely use dialaudid. This was also a one time dose. I would be weary about giving it during

  25. "Not allowed" to perform vaginal exams

    anggelRN replied to Kayla.J.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I couldn't imagine not being able to do lady partsl exams. Are the docs just sitting around with nothing to do all day? I have very often checked after doctors and residents. I say if it's not a...