Journey_On BSN, RN

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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...
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    Women's Health Nurse Practitioners being phased out?

    Journey_On replied to RnStarvingstudent88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I too, have noticed there are way more FNP programs than WHNP. I personally feel like I would go for WHNP because it matches more with your goals. Perhaps if you feel later you want to widen your...
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    Antepartum new grad

    Journey_On replied to Jordan Anthony's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You're very welcome! Awesome. It will be a great
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    Antepartum new grad

    Journey_On replied to Jordan Anthony's topic in Ob/Gyn

    (I work in mother-baby, but I float to antepartum occasionally.) I feel it would be a great area as a new grad, and yes, esp. if you want to work with women and babies. The babies you will work...
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    Adding Robots to Help Nurses?

    Journey_On replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    We are actually in the process of launching a robot to *assist with* discharge education teaching. I am very excited to see how she works - I hope she saves us time because discharge education on our...
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    RN Looking into MSN-FNP

    Journey_On replied to kat1822's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello Katherine, I think you should look into Frontier Nursing University. It is all distance-based with two on-campus visits to Kentucky. I feel like their mission statement aligns with your...
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    Is L&D/PP as Stressful and Scary as I've Heard? Need Career Guidance

    Journey_On replied to CMV2254's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can’t speak too much for L&D, as I have only floated there a couple times, but maybe look into a postpartum unit? I do not feel it is super stressful. As for nursing skills, they will...
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    Did not pass COHN-S

    Journey_On posted a topic in Occupational Health

    For any nurses out there who did not pass the COHN-S exam the first time..... I know info about retesting will be sent to me by the ABOHN, but did you have to wait the full 8-12 weeks until you...
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    Mother-Baby Nursing Study Materials?

    Journey_On replied to foxivy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are very welcome. ? I like it - I had actually wanted to get into OB nursing ever since nursing school; it just took me many years to get there. But it has been everything I thought it would...
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    Mother-Baby Nursing Study Materials?

    Journey_On replied to foxivy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations on your internship! I would look into the AWHONN Compendium of Postpartum Care, 3rd edition. If you have any questions during your internship or afterwards, please feel free...
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    Bedside Report

    Journey_On replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Also not a fan of bedside report. I understand that it helps keep the patient involved in their care, but it takes up more time. And I am often leaving past my end time most