We always have to have 2 L/D trained RN's on unit, but if our census is low we will either float out the third RN or give low census. The third RN will be home on call, ready to come in if we need...
Not currently, but I have in the past. My suggestion to you would be to not let people affect how you do your job. Wherever you work, there will be difficult people, and they tend to gravitate toward...
I am a new grad working in a smallish hospital which crosstrains everyone to work all units. There are usually only 3 nurses scheduled at one time, so we all have to be able to help each other. Maybe...
Just_Me_2 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn
You know, I can understand needing to vent at times. There have been times in my nursing career where I have been mistreated by a patient, and it is hard to deal with, and I have vented to my...
Just_Me_2 replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Ob/Gyn
So, if I understand correctly, you are going to be expected to work labor and delivery with only a couple of days of orientation? Or just postpartum? Either way, that isn't long enough. I am going to...
Just_Me_2 replied to ragingmomster's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am getting ready to start working in OB, eventually training to work L&D. When I asked about it, the director said they had had one male nurse working OB at one time, but he decided it wasn't...
I am a bit frustrated here, and wondering if I did something wrong. About 3 weeks ago, I interviewed for an RN position in the CCU. It is absolutely my dream job. I would get to cross train to the...
Just_Me_2 replied to Just_Me_2's topic in Nursing Career
I guess I wasn't clear in my post. I did follow up, or attempt to, at least. I left 2 voice mails, one when I didn't hear back from her, and one last week when I got my date to take boards, telling...
I guess I was lucky since I had a wonderful preceptor. At my school, they required a preceptor to have 2 years work experience minimum, which is a good idea I think. I agree with the poster who...
I think the RN shortage is pretty much regional. In my area, there are several nursing schools so there is a steady supply of new nurses. Hospitals are still hiring, but I can't get on at the...
I have a bachelor's in social work, although I never worked in the field. About a year before graduating, I realized that my heart is in nursing. I went back right away and did a year long LPN...
I have always managed to find time to eat and pee during my shifts. I hear from other nurses that they don't even have time to use the bathroom, and it always amazes me. It takes, what, 2 minutes?...
I am planning to eventually move into a teaching position or health education of some type. Floor work is exhausting, and I can see how the wear and tear can really get to you over time. That being...
Just_Me_2 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
I used to work doubles all the time, starting at 6 am and ending at 10:30 pm. For me, the key to getting through it was taking a 15 minute break every 4 hours. I know we are all busy and taking a...
I refuse to participate in gossip. If someone tries to gossip to me about another person, I just give them a blank look and either change the subject, or if the gossip is really malicious, I just...
Just_Me_2 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing
I have worked as a CNA, an LPN, and now am an RN student. Any job I have had, I have always had to clean up poop every once in a while. Even as an Rn I expect I will have total care patients who are...
I do vaccinate my children, but I don't give every one that is available. We also didn't start them until the children were 2, and didn't give an MMR until they started kindergarten. My kids have...