I have to take the PBDS for OB. I've already taken the med/surg one (and passed), but my director requires all new hires to take the OB test. I've been searching online and can't seem to find any...
I took the NCLEX on Tuesday the 11th at 8:00. I was done in under an hour. I rushed home to my computer and arrived by 10:30. I did the Pearson Vue trick and got the good pop-up. Today, the 12th at...
Dawn Vylet replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in Ob/Gyn
I was hired on at a hospital that has L&D and Mom/Baby on the same floor. The director told me that I could possibly have both types of patients at the same time. I was told the dress code was any...
I'm new to nursing. I start my job in OB next month. I'm interested in purchasing malpractice insurance, but I have no idea where to start looking. Any recommendations? BTW, I'm in Florida.
State: South Florida Education: ASN Graduate in Dec 2010 Base Pay: 21.50 3-11pmshift differential: $3 more an hour Weekend and Nights shift differential: $6 more an hour First Rn job, no experience....
I had a second interview today for an internship position.(The first interview is with a recruiter, then sent she arranges the interview with the director). The director was very nice. She explained...
I'm unsure what to do and was hoping for some advice. I recently graduated with an ADN. I would like to continue on for my BSN degree someday. My question is do I work right away and go to school part...
Thanks for all of the wonderful advice. The hiring process for new grads at my local hospital is daunting. First, pass the NCLEX and get licensed (you cant apply without having a license number);...
I'm having a hard time with my first care plan. I'm stuck on my psychological diagnosis. Noncompliance of dietary regimen r/t obesity aeb a BMI >30 and reported undesirable eating habits Is this...
Thanks for the help. I need to have a psychosocial diagnosis and I'm completely stuck. My pt was admitted for a stomach blockage r/t a previous(12 yrs ago) gastric bypass surgery. Her BMI is over 30...
I just finished my first day at clinicals. We were at a nursing home. We were assigned to a patient and thrown to the wolves. This was my very first experience caring for people other than my family....
I will be starting clinicals in January. I know that I will need to order a stethoscope. Does anyone have any recommendations? What else might I need/be helpful for clinicals? Thanks in
I'm in the day program. I started in Fall B. I have clinicals at Healthpark on Fridays. My schedule lists my instructors as Rosemary Lewis, Anne Harner, and Gail Sachs. Have you had Sachs before? What...
I'm excited and nervous about next semester. This will be my first full semester of nursing classes which is four days a week and only 9 credit hours. We have Fundamentals Lecture, Fundamentals...
Dawn Vylet replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor
:chuckle I've actually done that before. I was getting my stitches removed by a med. student. I screamed right when he touched me with the scissors. soooo evil,