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Wanting to go into women's health; how to deal with the bad

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in Ob/Gyn

Thank you for sharing your experience. That was both beautiful and heart wrenching. It's those moments that I fear going into this specialty. I think I can sometimes be "over humanly". The women was...
Wanting to go into women's health; how to deal with the bad

Courtney Nurse Writer posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

Hey y'all!! I currently work as an infusion nurse. While I do like certain aspects of it, I am finding it to be pretty mundane and repetitive. Over the past four years I have had two children. I...
Relocating to Austin

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Texas Nursing

Well it's been 5 years since I worked there. When I did yes we had to wear specific colors to represent we were the nurse and it had to have St Davids and registered nurse sewed on it. The color was...
HELP!!!!!TPAPN referral and I'm not sure why?!

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to jenmorton521's topic in Texas Nursing

Not really sure what the problem is if you didn't pull the med from the Pyxis. There wouldn't of been a discrepancy, and it would of been simply an error of documentation. Could you not of gone back...
USA ACNP online student in Austin needs advice!!!!

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to lemonhead76's topic in Texas Nursing

Wow sounds like your really honing in on those networking skills! I'm going to pass this on to a fellow nurse who is going to Texas state right now who is also having trouble finding a preceptor. I...
USA ACNP online student in Austin needs advice!!!!

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to lemonhead76's topic in Texas Nursing

This is exactly why I don't think I want to go into NP school!!!! I'm im Austin and have asked a few people and do not get any responses from people. Crazy! Have you checked out this site: The...
Relocating to Austin

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Texas Nursing

Hey there. I currently live in Austin. Well, I have all my life. Best city ever and it is becoming heavily populated. Overly populated so be prepared. You are correct in that seton and St Davids are...
New Grad Struggling

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Bobcatbrooke19's topic in First Year After Licensure

Your being to hard on yourself. It's ok. Your still in orientation and it will take a long time before you find your own grove. Don't worry about being put on call. Consider it a blessing. I remember...
Changing professions after age 50

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

Yes I'm sorry I meant doctors office. Granted the pay won't be good but the stress of being in the hospital is not the
Changing professions after age 50

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

Go to a clinic and get a desk job. You will still deal with patients but not in the same sense. You will be answering phones
Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

You sound just like me. You are being way too hard on yourself for not being perfect. You are a human and make mistakes. You admitted to your mistake and told the appropriate people. Kiddos for that....
How to get away from bedside nursing

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to beeenieweeenie, RN's topic in Nursing Career

I worked on a med-surg telemetry job right out of school. Got burnt out really quick. Went into infusion now. Guess you can say it's chair side! [emoji1] definitely less
Help! LS 1-LS3

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to meher1985's topic in Excelsior College

What is LS
Getting into NP school with a 2.7 GPA

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Dpereira's topic in School, College Programs

I've done some research on grad school and have noticed most, if not all, require a higher GPA. However, I have seen a couple schools that will let you in on a "probation" case with certain GPAs. I...
Wanting to go into women's health; how to deal with the bad

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in Ob/Gyn

@cayenne06 thank you so much for the feedback. I worked before on a cardiac floor with adults so I have experienced loss before, however, the heartache of loosing the young for me is a lot to bear. I...
Wanting to go into women's health; how to deal with the bad

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in Ob/Gyn

Thank you @SoldierNurse22. I have bookmarked your links for further review. Just recently having kids has really changed my perceptions on things, and has really made me sensitive towards "the bad"...
Advanced Degrees in Obstetrics

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Daiseymay's topic in Ob/Gyn

Ok I was looking at their programs as well. I'd like to get into L&D and then move on to get my WHNP or midwife. Always looking around at schools and what not. I'm in Austin so that's not to far...
Advanced Degrees in Obstetrics

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Daiseymay's topic in Ob/Gyn

K10jones What school are you going to
I need a change--help!

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to aviaa's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Not many doctor offices hire RNs and if they do the pay is not great. I know what you mean about not working in the hospitals though. I work in an infusion room in a clinic and could never go back to...
Why so rude?

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Theresa92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

I remember doing clinical a and everyone on the hospital floor was rude to me as a student. Maybe they are just miserable I their life/jobs and have to take it out on someone. Over stressed/overworked...
St. Davids South Austin Medical Center

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to stina44's topic in Texas Nursing

Oh wow. Just saw this original post was from 2013. Lol. Probably already got a job by now.
St. Davids South Austin Medical Center

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to stina44's topic in Texas Nursing

I worked there a while back on a med-surg floor and loved it. Since then they have renovated most of the hospital. Plus south Austin is prime real estate right now. Granted it can be expensive to live...
PICC lines

Courtney Nurse Writer posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

I am wondering what the general consensus is about how long PICC lines should stay in? Ive read online that they shouldnt't be left in for longer than one
Applying to nursing school this year... is a baby a terrible idea?

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to Chrisley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Excuse me but not all mothers have the luxury of staying home and raising their babies. So while you make that comment I hope you can take a step back and realize what a horrible thing that is too say...
Is this true?

Courtney Nurse Writer replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

Wow MunoRN. I didn't know this. That doesn't leave much else places for an IV to

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