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  1. Would you assist in abortions?

    Re: opinions LPN2Be2004, I wholeheartedly
  2. Would you assist in abortions?

    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...
  3. Would you assist in abortions?

    :chuckle I don't know why, but for some reason I sure laughed at this one! Ohhhh these heated topics... God bless our right to our own
  4. It's Allllllllll In The Nurse's Cap!

    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...
  5. Reno - Washoe Medical Center?

    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...
  6. Reno - Washoe Medical Center?

    Uh, no. I want to work in Labor & Delivery (just accepted a job). But thanks anyway, I
  7. Nursing Salary Hall of Shame

    Where in California are you that houses are going for
  8. Nursing Salary Hall of Shame

    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...
  9. Nursing Salary Hall of Shame

    Where is
  10. Scripps Memorial La Jolla

    Thanks for the info
  11. Scripps Memorial La Jolla

    Thanks for the info
  12. Scripps Memorial La Jolla

    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...
  13. The results are in

    :balloons: Woo Hoo!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I'm so happy for
  14. Preceptorship suggestions?

    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...
  15. New hire. Any advise?

    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...
  16. New hire. Any advise?

    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...
  17. Do redheads have more pain during labor in your opinion?

    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...
  18. Pay to park?

    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...
  19. Pay to park?

    $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...
  20. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    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!
  21. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    I ditto
  22. Have you ever taken care of a celebrity?

    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...
  23. Have you ever taken care of a celebrity?

    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...
  24. New Graduate Internships???

    Thank you nekhismom!! The information was exactly the kind of was looking for.
  25. New Graduate Internships???

    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...