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@LindaGracie, no problem! I don't think I have slow processing speed or working memory. I do, however, tend to double and triple check things, as well as other things. If I have a student with me, I tend to get anxiety at first because I want to teach and make sure they have a good experience but at the same time not let things slow me down (as I already have issues with time management). I am sorry for your health issues. I'm glad the agency job seems like a better fit for you, though. The bedside is very unaccommodating for folks with disabilities like ours.

Thank you for sharing. I can relate to some of the things you wrote - such as performing nursing assessments, having RSD, and spending too much time in patient rooms, which leads to me feeling more behind than my coworkers. I also feel a strong need to check things off my brain sheet thoroughly and double-checking things before leaving for the day. I am a level 1, low support autistic. I don't have any accommodations at work and wouldn't even know what to ask for, for fear of being given special treatment or something. I appreciate you sharing!

Yes. I like them. Good quality.

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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 resource. Best wishes to you!

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 From 1-5, how often do you rely on the tube system to transport specimens? 5 From 1-5, how much does the efficiency at the hospital get affected when the tube system is not working? 5

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 be to educate parents. Our unit takes on a lot of new grads. Whichever you decide, I wish the best for you!

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 a sleeping baby on it). I also used Practice Questions for RNC-MNN Review by Kellie Kainer of Nurse Builders and the study cards by Nurse Builders. Best wishes to you!

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. Plus, if other nurses have had issues with this provider, then you know it is not a reflection on you at all. Do not let this experience turn you off to this specialty. You did mention you have had a tough orientation. I am not a L&D nurse but a postpartum nurse, and 2+ years in, I am still learning a lot. Everyone learns at their own pace. Hang in there a bit longer before you make any huge decisions. But you know yourself best. Reach out to your nurse educator and charge nurse as well re: your concerns. I wish you the best. ❤️

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 I do occasionally get calls/texts on my work phone during them) Reason for not taking a lunch break: NA What do you think needs to change for nurses to be able to consistently take a lunch break: Pass off your phone to a coworker; let someone (unit secretary or charge nurse) know that you're going to lunch; use a break buddy system so you can cover each others' assignments while each of you are break

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 as "good" as I want to because I am so busy with charting or just not feeling like I can add anything worthwhile to the conversation or worried about coming off weird. I used to struggle a lot with not being able to prioritize things. Like maybe I would focus too much on an insignificant thing not being done (charting) instead of focusing on the more urgent needs (patient condition) - I feel like I'm getting better at that. Time management has been a struggle for me (I am rarely one of those nurses who sit at their computer and chat with others - I feel like I am often on the move), but I feel like I'm gradually improving on it and learning how to cluster care better. I'm not great at small talk and have to force myself to be able to chat with my patients to appear more sociable. There's more, but those are just some examples.

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 to do with it.

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 wanted to answer because I could sort of relate in that I do not do well with fast-pace and chaos, and I also enjoy patient education (and taking my time with patients). I work in postpartum currently and enjoy it. It is a lot of patient education. Might be a more reasonable pace than L&D, although some days can be really busy. The hospital I work at is one of the more popular specialty OB hospitals in the area, so we have a quick patient turnover with admissions and discharges. But I feel it is a good fit for me overall. I hope you enjoy your time in the nursery!

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 requires it or it is required to pick up jobs in certain behavioral facilities (like the one I am looking into). Was curious if anyone could point us/me in the right direction?

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 education, a LOT of which includes bottle and breast feeding. We see lactation consultants all the time on our floor, so it would give you a good feel for what they do, and they are always happy to teach. ?