FLOBRN

FLOBRN

NICU,MB,Lact.Consultant, L/D

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  1. What are some jobs for a male nurse other than bedside care on med/surg floor?

    FLOBRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Male Nursing Students

    IMHO there is not a job shortage. In this economy so many are looking for jobs hospitals, in many cases are filtering for experience because they

  2. Endorsing FL RN license to WA

    FLOBRN replied to campercass's topic in Washington Nursing

    Kind of late to the party here but - I endorsed from Fl to Wa spring of 2012. No problems. Pay your money, do your fingerprints and get a license. And of course, fill out the

  3. Questions for any nurses working in Tampa/Lakeland/Orlando

    FLOBRN replied to blytheny's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ok let me have a stab at this.. Lakeland Regional is union (I know shocking isn't it.) They are a level 2, probably doing about 2500 deliveries a year and increasing. They have LDR, CNM's, OB's and OB...

  4. How to do a cold call.

    FLOBRN replied to Capp's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I called HR direct. I said "I see you have an opening in LDRP" When he said yes, I said "I'd like to discuss forming a partnership". I had an offer before I filled out the application. :

  5. I NEED HELP (i am looking for a job)

    FLOBRN replied to rhony_286's topic in Washington Nursing

    What sort of experience do you have? Where do you want to work? I understand Highline Hospital needs help. I am out on the coast in Aberdeen and we need help desperately for LDRP. There will be a new...

  6. L&D conferences

    FLOBRN replied to floridaRN86's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The annual Mother Baby Conf put on by the Academy of Neonatal Nursing is very good and actually has a lot of L/D stuff. It's in Sept each year. This year it is in Las

  7. Nurse Practice Act exam???

    FLOBRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am moving to Tx and was on the BON website to apply for endorsement. WHAT is this 2 hour nurse practice act exam all about? Has anyone taken it??

  8. Does WA not hire people from out of state??

    FLOBRN replied to gaius's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yes they absolutely hire people from out of state. Here is what I did. 1. "Google" hospitals in Wa state. The site that I used is http://www.theagapecenter.com/Hospitals/Washington.htm 2.Go to each...

  9. Taxes in Florida

    FLOBRN replied to Mcsteli's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok here is what I know after having lived in central Florida. Unions - The California Nurses association/ National Nurses United organized all the HCA (hospital corporation of america) hospitals in...

  10. Can i be a mother/baby nurse if I have never had kids?

    FLOBRN replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Of course you can : ) All NICU nurses didn't have a baby in NICU. All ICU nurses have not been a patient there. Agree completely with the study and evidence based practice comments. Join AWHONN...

  11. Plz help!What can nurses do to directly improve pt outcomes?

    FLOBRN replied to obizyanka's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Truly labor your patient at the BEDSIDE. Don't chart at the desk. Palpate contractions. Be hands ON. The monitor is a guide not the be alll and end all. If you want to try and decrease the epidural...

  12. On call requirements

    FLOBRN replied to mombabyRN96's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Every place I have worked has mandatory call. It is the price of being a closed unit. Usually the requirement is 24- 36 hours per

  13. Assess fetus or mother first?

    FLOBRN replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Alway the mom first. If the mom is not stable, it changes the plan. I agree with putting the monitor on while you are doing the

  14. Postpartum pit

    FLOBRN replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was a bit surprised at the person saying you give pit IV push... please read the following article. In addition the FDA recommends it only as IM or as an infusion - not IV push....

  15. Magnet or other institutions encouraging or requiring higher education

    FLOBRN replied to CIRQL8's topic in Operating Room

    I am 58 and until this year was doing fine as a diploma RN. Now I know I will not want to stay at the bedside for another 10 years. My decision is financially, would I make back that 25K it will...

  16. New job - Finding it so Weird!

    FLOBRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understand perfectly what you are saying - new job small hospital: still mixing pit, using "hot packs" made of hot towel and chux being reheated in the microwave, not labeling IV tubing, not...

  17. Can men works as a labor and delivery nurse?

    FLOBRN replied to docomo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Of course, I recruited him. :

  18. RNs what do your weekly/monthly schedule look like?

    FLOBRN replied to teeheeuhoh's topic in Canada

    Though I no longer do, I lived in Canada for 20 years. I am wondering...why are you still rotating shifts? thanks

  19. Ok whats the deal? Union or not? (non-represented or union represented)

    FLOBRN replied to MrLVNtoRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    WSNA Am I correct in calling it open shop as you do not have to join?? Its been years since I worked a union job.

  20. Question about men in labor/delivery and nursery.

    FLOBRN replied to jhyde17's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I actively recruited a male RN when I was working in Fl. He was a new grad. Within 2 months we had patients coming in asking for him to be their nurse by name. He was outstanding. Just moved to Wa and...

  21. Ok whats the deal? Union or not? (non-represented or union represented)

    FLOBRN replied to MrLVNtoRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    I recently moved to Wa from Fl. The nurses are represented by a union. However it is "open shop". You get the same pay and benefits - to a point if you do not join. You do still have to pay the union...

  22. Tough finding work?

    FLOBRN replied to kuxiam's topic in Washington Nursing

    It is a tight job market. However there are jobs available if you are not absolutely set on working in a metropolitan area. I recently found a great job in Wa and moved here from Florida to take it....

  23. Supervisor Signature REQUIRED to get licensed in another state????

    FLOBRN replied to mamahub's topic in Washington Nursing

    There is no real way around it that I could find. My way of doing it was going to be to ask the former manager of my unit. Having said that, I applied for a job at St Lukes which I turned down due...

  24. what's up with "best ever scrubs"??

    FLOBRN replied to doc_ertle's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well don't know about the "whole Hollywood thing", guess you mean the Grey's Anatomy brand. I found the scrubs that Jockey is making are awesome. They are a similar fabric, never wrinkle, very...

  25. Understanding management buzzwords

    FLOBRN replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I could be happy with management.....if they were just honest. Be "transparent" and up front. Don't tell us one thing and immediately do the