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I work at a smaller 20 bed community level III NICU. I have 7 years experience. We care for micropremies and sick neonates, but our facility transfers out patients who require body cooling and surgery. I would really like to work in a higher acuity...

I work at a level III but the facility I mentioned above is actually a higher level III as you mentioned. They have body cooling and surgeries (non cardiac). Thank you so much for your response and input.

You are correct. Thank you.

The regional NICUs in CA such as UCSF, CPMC and a Kaiser which I know for sure. These are the only ones that I'm able to travel to. Everything else is a pretty far commute. One hospital didn't state that surgical experience was required, but the ma...

Sorry I have no advice but I am also wanting to work in a level IV NICU. My issue is that most places won't hire unless you already have the experience. Was the level IV position a training position when you applied?

I think it's just me, but a lot of the times it appears my samples get hemodiluted. I have asked others and they explain what to do and it seems that I'm doing it the same way, but the results are always off. I do clamp off the line and "waste" a few...

Yes, I've tried wasting more than 3 drops with no change. Jory- yes, we use this system with our radial art lines and I do keep the arm down to increase flow. I think I have my syringe ready fairly quickly, but maybe the air is affecting results.

I forgot to mention that I'm talking about a peripheral art line where it has a port very close to the insertion site. You clamp the line, put a cannula through the port, waste 3 or so drops, and collect specimen. Other nurses do it without a problem...

Just curious if anyone knows the starting salary of a Certified Nurse Midwife in the bay area, California.

I understand that John Muir in the Concord area has a new grad RN program. Do you have to go through this 5-6 month program before being able to work there? Does anyone know how much the hospital pays new grads in this program and would you suggest ...

Does anyone know how much Washington Hospital in Fremont pays New Grad RNs or a Staff Nurse I? I heard that they pay their nurses really well. One experienced per diem nurse said she gets about $85/hr or something base (day shift, I believe). I als...

Ok. I think I'm okay at vaginal exams when patients are under 6cm dilated. Above that, I think I'm supposed to go by how much cervix I feel, correct? I had a patient where I found her cervix and I felt there to be

I'm a new grad RN in L&D. I seem to have more difficulty determining cervical dilation when the pt is 8cm or more. How can you tell the difference between 9cm and 10cm. How do you know when a patient's complete? When I feel I can't even tell th...

Thanks for your replies!:wink2: Maybe I'm thinking too hard about this but if 10cm or complete is when there is no cervix, how can someone be 100% effaced (cervix thinned out) and still be 6cm dilated? That's the part that's confusing me. Doesn't 10...

Just to clarify, position them on the side where there is still cervix?

It all depends. You should start speaking to recruiters now. This is the time when they will be hiring for new grad programs beginning January or February of next year. Some kaisers will hire you with an RN IP while you wait for your results, but ...

I just started my first week of an 8 week orientation as a new grad RN on L&D. I feel very stressed out. It was a very busy week and I have yet to care for a patient and chart on them on my own. My preceptor usually helps me out and we jump fr...

I just started my orientation on L&D and my orientation is full time, 40 hours per week!! I feel it is not enough at all, especially when your a new grad and you have to learn to scrub or circulate in the OR and recovery in OB PACU as well. I w...

My new position as an RN is dependent on passing the extensive background check including degree verification, current and former employment verification, SSN ver, criminal history, etc. I received my report and there was an issue regarding the date...

So, its my first 3rd day on my own on the unit where I work. I received a recovery patient from a delivery who was transferred by a nurse. Later in the day I hear the lead nurse for the day saying my name over the phone when someone called. I coul...

Hi. Does anyone work or is anyone familiar with either Fremont Hospital in Yuba City, CA or Rideout Hospital in Marysville, CA? Are these good hospitals to learn and to be trained in as a new grad RN? Also, what is the pay for new grads? I'm new t...

I'm a new grad RN wanting to go into L/D as well and heard the same thing as you- to gain med/surg exp. first. I didn't agree. If you can get into L/D right after graduation, go for it because it will be difficult later because hospitals don't offer ...

I had two interviews recently. One on L/D and one on a postpartum unit. The interviewer for L/D said they would have a decision by the end of this week. This is also my first choice in hospital and unit. The interviewer on PP stated that she woul...

Jobs for new grads in the region are hard to come by, but with your 6 months of experience, it should be a little easier for you to find something. It still may be a little difficult though. I would say the Roseville area is a wonderful place for a...

I received my pocket license about 8 days after I took the NCLEX. I just received my RN Certificate and info on license renewal yesterday (exactly 2 weeks after I took NCLEX). Hope this helps! Congrats! Oh, and I live right around the Sacramento are...