bngorn

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1. My FIRST assignment Alta Bates-Oakland Med/surg

   bngorn posted a topic in Travel

   I recently accepted a position in Oakland at Alta Bates Summit. I am a Med/Surg nurse. Has anyone ever worked at this facility. Please let me know what I am heading into. This will be my very FIRST travel assignment. Let me know the good and als...

2. Thinking about a change.

   bngorn replied to bngorn's topic in NICU

   Thank you all for the kind and encouraging words and information

3. Thinking about a change.

   bngorn replied to bngorn's topic in NICU

   I know NICU or any ICU is demanding, but I am just ready for a change. I ave friends that work in NICU and they say that I should at least give it a try. I am up to dealing with the demands, the stress, and anything else that comes my way. I am ju...

4. Thinking about a change.

   bngorn posted a topic in NICU

   I am currently a RN in Med/Surg and have been practicing for 4 1/2 yrs. I am looking for a change. I feel like I would have a unique style of nursing to bring to NICU, because I care. I think it would be exciting to nurse a child from being nearly...

5. Prison Nursing

   bngorn replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

   I worked in LA County Jail for 11 mon, no longer. It's ok, just slow. I am not used to grown men acting worse than my 4 y/o. It's a crazy environment. Remember you are a guest in the Deputies house, they run everything. Make sure you CHART, CHAR...

6. Med-Surg Roll Call

   bngorn replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

   I am a Med/Surg RN with a ASN degree. I have been in this specialty for 4 1/2 yrs. I do not hold any certifications. I plan on going back for my bachelors and Masters degree. I am currently working in a 46 bed Med/Surg/Ortho unit, kind of getting...

7. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

   bngorn replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

   I have always given advice to new grads espicially while precepting. I have been a RN for 4 yrs in Med/Surg. Yes, you go through demanding times with demanding patients, co workers, doctors, and fellow nurses. Sometimes you feel like giving up and...