FLIPA

FLIPA specializes in OB/GYN, NB Nursery.

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1. Tranfusing blood products - procedures

   FLIPA replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

   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 I found that was a big help and you knew you were ...

2. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

   FLIPA replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

   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 because I wasn't getting enough sleep working nights. (I...

3. Fetal Monitoring

   FLIPA replied to rastanursern's topic in Ob/Gyn

   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 edition. It covers all aspects of fetal monitori...

4. Licensure by Endorsement

   FLIPA replied to FLIPA's topic in Travel

   KatieBelle--How long did it take to get the FL license?

5. Licensure by Endorsement

   FLIPA replied to FLIPA's topic in Travel

   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 application, got the fingerprints (had to wait an hour fo...

6. Licensure by Endorsement

   FLIPA replied to FLIPA's topic in Travel

   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 applications?

7. Licensure by Endorsement

   FLIPA posted a topic in Travel

   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 have also thought about doing some work in MD. I tho...

8. Continuing Education

   FLIPA posted a topic in Educators

   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 to do agency nursing. One of the schools is NLN a...

9. Need Some Encouragement From Ob Nurses...

   FLIPA replied to *Andrea*'s topic in Ob/Gyn

   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 shift and work together as a team for the duration of ...

10. good agencies in MD?

    FLIPA replied to bissie's topic in Maryland

    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 work around here. Favorite Healthcare Staffing...

11. good agencies in MD?

    FLIPA replied to bissie's topic in Maryland

    How about Favorite Healthcare Staffing? Any good experiences with them in Maryland or PA?

12. What company do you use?

    FLIPA replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    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. Thanks.