Where I worked, we had policy and procedure guidelines for everything we did. If there was question about how to do something, we would look it up. Granted, you don't always have time for that; but...
Any suggestions for sleeping/eating schedules for night shift? I am going to do 3 months of nights in a month. I worked nights for 2 years, 25 years ago. I had babies then and went to 3-11 pm...
Hi, rastanursern! AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses) has a book called: Fetal Heart Monitoring, Principals and Practice, Third Edition, 2005. This is their latest...
Thanks for everyone's help. I actually drove to Baltimore today, since the fingerprint office and the BON office were near each other. (I called them and they explained the process.) Got the...
Thanks for your comments. Specifically, where do I go to get fingerprinted and get a background check? Can I use the same fingerprints and background check info for both state
After years of working in the same small hospital in PA, my circumstances have changed and I have a chance to try travel nursing. I trained in FL and would like to go back for part of the year. I...
I am interested in taking a Refresher course (non-credit) at one of the local Community Colleges. I have only been out of work for about 8 months; after 20 plus years of working OB/GYN. My goal is...
You ladies should be assigned to a preceptor--another nurse employed on the unit and who is proficient and knowledgable; especially for L&D. Where I work, the two nurses are assigned the same...
Stacielpn: Thanks for your reply. I see from your other posts that you work in NE MD. I am in South Central PA. Used to live in Newark, DE tho, back in the 70's. So, I don't know if your agency...
Has anyone had a travel assignment in OB/Mother-Baby? Any companies with good assignments for that speciality? Also, any info on travel assignments in Florida would be helpful.