RNfloatpool

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1. Why (I'm told) I can't get job in OB

   RNfloatpool replied to pbajil's topic in Ob/Gyn

   it took me 6 years to get into the mother/baby unit I'm at now. I just kept applying and was willing to flexible with my schedule. Take some courses on breastfeeding, infant care, etc. to show them your interested. It will happen for you!! Just ke...

2. rotating postpartum, nursery, and l&d

   RNfloatpool posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   how to you feel about rotating between postpartum, nursery, and labor and delivery? I have done postpartum and nursery, but not labor and delivery. I must say it makes me nervous. What do you think?

3. So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

   RNfloatpool replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Relations

   get him to another facility asap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. Did anyone read the People story about Christina Aguilera?

   RNfloatpool replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

   this attitude is exactly why we have babies born with respiratory problems, and other transitional problems. A c-section should be used only as necessary and NOT for the convenience and appearance of the vain mother!!!!

5. Help! Accused of verbal abuse.

   RNfloatpool replied to nurse.pammy's topic in General Nursing

   It is standard policy in ltc facilities to suspend "pending investigation". I think it is a state wide policy. After the investigation is complete and their are "no findings" you will be reinstated with pay for the days you were suspended.

6. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   RNfloatpool replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   what do all of the mother/baby nurses out there think of a rn with 11 years med/surg/tele experience coming to mother baby unit?

7. 50 out of 100 Nursing students failed program

   RNfloatpool replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

   when I was in nursing school we started out with 120 students and only 32 graduated. Only 1 was male.

8. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   RNfloatpool replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   my 2 year old daughter could proudly say diarrhea perfectly--- my family said, you know her mom is a nurse!!

9. What do I do??

   RNfloatpool replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   you have to be happy doing whatever you love, no matter how much money you make. I told my interviewer for my nicu position that I would work for free because I love the babies, and I did love the job. Go with what you really want to do. Good luck

10. One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

    RNfloatpool replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in LPN/LVN

    I only had three days as a new grad in long term care. very sad

11. getting assessments done

    RNfloatpool replied to SALLYSMG's topic in General Nursing

    I work the night shift and always do my assessments after shift report. I don't want to sound mean, but I don't ask permission, I just introduce myself and do my assessment. I mean this is a hospital not the hilton hotel so they should not expect t...

12. Any rn's graveyard with smaller children

    RNfloatpool replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 children 10, 7, and 4. I work weekend option (sat, sun 12 hour nights) I am there during the week for school activities and homework. Works great for childcare purposes although every weekend stinks!!!

13. Nurse tracking devices

    RNfloatpool replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had one on once and we were short staffed and I had an alzheimers pt fall and hit his head on the wall. They tried to say that I didn't answer the call light for 45 minutes. I knew that I had checked the time before I went in there and I charted a...

14. Getting called to work an extra day because of short staffing...

    RNfloatpool replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    I get called into work extra EVERY single day that I am off and it gets annoying because when I am scheduled for 12 hr nights I work my butt off. I never answer the phone when they are calling. Do not feel guilty about it or you will burn out reall...

15. ipods at work

    RNfloatpool posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed many cna's and even nurses using ipods at work, even wearing them in patients rooms. half the time you can't even get their attention. does anyone else have a problem or concern with this?