newlabornurse21

I am in the fall 2017 PMHNP as well! When do classes start?

@felicia3277 did you get in?

Peacockmaiden, why would you not recommend the program?

I have been an RN for almost 5 months, and I had my first code this morning. Luckily the patient made it and was transferred to ICU, we had some awesome help between the charge nurse and other nurses on the floor who responded quickly, and the code team who was up in a flash. It sort of was instinctive although I have never taken ACLS, I knew the basics of CPR and just started compressions right away, then once someone took over for me I just stood back, helped where I could, gave the docs info about the patient, and took turns continuing compressions. 23 minutes later the patient had a pulse and an ET and was off to the ICU. I felt like it was a "good code" to have as my first one, seeing as how it was a "good outcome" and I got to see the code team in action. It really is amazing how everyone works so well together, and to see the pt literally come back to life. But...I hope it doesn't happen again for a very long time...actually not ever. :)

New grad 25.50 days. 6.50 night diff, 1.75 weekend diff. AZ.

Wow that is crazy I am in almost the EXACT same situation, even the timing!! I did contact hospital 2 and told them I had another offer, but they didn't seem too concerned they just told me to make my decision and let them know if I wanted to continue with the interview process (I have already had a couple of interviews). I guess they are having more applicants than positions. The big difference for me is they are in two different areas, and I want the position at Hospital 2 more. Should I turn down Hospital 1's offer, hoping I get the one at Hospital 2? If I do, and I don't get the second one, I'm unemployed?!?! This really stinks...

A nurse on my floor told me the other day that one downside of being a labor nurse is that the baby/family can sue you up until the baby is 18 for things that happened during labor. Example she gave: A mom calls up and says "You had to put oxygen on my baby 7 years ago. Do you remember why? Cause now Johnny is in 1st grade and has a hard time learning." And they can sue you. Anyone know if this is actually true?!? I tried searching online for anything like that and couldn't find anything.