mandykatrn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn
What was this for? Please, go back a page or two and read the threads in order and you'll see where the quotes are originating from. Don't start attacking people! You're way too quick to jump to...
mandykatrn replied to live4today's topic in Nursing Career
Is this a "generational" thing? The only reason I ask is because one job I recently interviewed for in L&D was at a hospital that more resembled a nursing home. As I was walking back to my car, I...
mandykatrn replied to mandykatrn's topic in Nevada Nursing
Thanks Bobbi. I appreciate it and I'll keep it in mind. Maternity is what I love, but who knows what may happen in the future, right? Yes, I will be relocating. It's a fantastic opportunity and I'm...
In Oregon, new grads start out $22-24/hr not counting diff of course. I was surprised to find that southern California starting wages are not much different (~$24 to start), yet the cost of living is...
mandykatrn replied to mandykatrn's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thanks LesJenRN for your reply. Well, I've been hearing good things about Scripps Memorial which is a relief. I'm really excited about this opportunity! Please wish me luck. My thanks to those who...
I'm getting set to register for the LAST term of my ADN program then graduation in June!!! Anyway, we're submitting our preferences for spring term preceptorship. We have to do 19 shifts with an...
Oh my gosh Deb, what a dream for you! :) I really enjoy your posts. Your love for your job is obvious. I hope to have a similar career path as you... I do believe what is meant to be will happen...
Congratulations Molly! How exciting for you! How do you get a GN position at a hospital? Are they posted with job openings? Sorry for my ignorance; I'm not familiar with GN positions (maybe it's...
mandykatrn replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn
I work post partum. When we get a redhead, it's always mentioned in report and nurses will kind of moan. I couldn't figure out why hair color was important enough to mention in report and was told...
It's ALWAYS full. In fact, when evening shift shows up, there's no spaces so cars are "stacked" parked. A real pain, day shift people can't leave until cars are moved out of the way, and evening shift...
$5 per day for day shift. $1 per night for night shift. The thinking that charging day shift more will encourage more drivers to find alternate means of transportation (bicycle, bus). They want us to...
mandykatrn replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing
Hey, thought you would like to know: As of January 1st, it's now against the law in Oregon for insurance companies to use credit reports to raise premiums!
I agree with protecting privacy!! Why is it necessary to post all the presentation visuals as if we don't understand without having been to the seminar? Sheesh, I was just stating what happened a...
Well... this does go back quite a while, but our newspaper used to publish the names of every single person admitted to the local hospital, their doctor, and diagnosis!! Ugh, how's that for...
Hello All! As graduation nears, I'm thinking about jobs! Do any of you work at, or know of specific hospitals that offer new grad (RN) internships in L&D? Would you be willing to point me in their...