Journey_On BSN, RN

Journey_On has 16 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Mother Baby & pre-hospital EMS.

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   Favorite brands of scrubs and why?

   Journey_On replied to RNbknyc's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Yes. I like them. Good
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   Favorite brands of scrubs and why?

   Journey_On replied to RNbknyc's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Figs!
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   RNC-MNN prep

   Journey_On replied to Beccaz07's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am not sure if this was directed to me or the original poster, but I passed the exam with the materials I posted up above. I feel like I have heard about Mometrix before, I hope it will be a good...
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   Tube Systems - Research Survey

   Journey_On replied to Victor G.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Do you work in a healthcare facility that utilizes a pneumatic tube system? Yes What is the main concern you have with pneumatic tube systems? -Pneumatic tube system being contaminated...
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   Where to Start/ New Grad

   Journey_On replied to Ashleyy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think postpartum would be a good place as a new grad (also I don't have experience in the other specialities). You get a good mix of taking care of moms and babies. A good majority of your role will...
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   RNC-MNN prep

   Journey_On replied to Beccaz07's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello Jess, I know this question was directed towards klone, but I can assist. :) I used the Maternal Newborn Nursing Exam Study Guide 2023-2024 by Newstone Test Prep (it's a blue book with...
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   Re-thinking this specialty

   Journey_On replied to DoloresC14's topic in Ob/Gyn

   It sounds like you did everything fine, and you know what to do next time. Plus, it was your first shift off orientation! You are not expected to know everything yet. It will come with experience....
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   Nurse Lunch Break Survey

   Journey_On replied to esrun2015's topic in General Nursing

   Area of employment: Staff Nurse in Mother Baby (Postpartum) In the last five shifts at work of more than 5 hours, how many of them did you take a lunch break of 30 minutes, uninterrupted: 5 (but...
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   Any nurses who are autistic (2/13/24)

   Journey_On replied to Shasha's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I am. Communication is hard sometimes - sometimes things I want to say don't come out right or I end up sounding like a fool. Also not being able to socialize or talk with other nurses on my unit...
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    Welcoming New Nurses

    Journey_On replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

    I think we have moved to a more welcoming, mentoring attitude. At least on my unit it feels that way. We have a lot of newer, younger nurses, and the general vibe is chill, so I think that has a lot...
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    Any INFJ nurses in nursery or postpartum?

    Journey_On replied to fluffymochiburr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It's been several years since I took the Myers-Briggs test, but upon a quick overview of each of the preferences, I would probably put myself as an ISFJ, which is slightly close to yours. I...
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    CPI Cert?

    Journey_On replied to mclovin's topic in Agency Nurses

    I also am wondering where to get CPI certification because the really expensive options are the only ones I've seen as well. Like the OP, I suspect they have to pay for it because their agency...
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    Med Surg to Lactation Consultant Advice

    Journey_On replied to RN1177's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not a lactation consultant, but I would recommend starting to look for jobs in L&D and postpartum. I personally would recommend postpartum because a lot of what we do is newborn care...
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    Do you regret becoming a nurse?

    Journey_On replied to jengood's topic in General Nursing

    There was a time in my life I sort of regretted it, but I know it's because I was burned out by working med-surg type places in the hospital, and that's not what I ever wanted to do. Now I work...
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    Women's Health Nurse Practitioners being phased out?

    Journey_On replied to RnStarvingstudent88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You're welcome - and congratulations! Oooh, thank you for the tips. They are validating. I am in no rush to leave bedside myself (enjoying Mother Baby). As far as going for my NP, I go back...