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  1. Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    adpiRN replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Only if they're on mag. We have stethoscopes available if we need to use one. We also have neonatal stethoscopes available. I've worked on two L&D units and I've never seen an L&D nurse carry...

  2. Why do managers ask you to contact them with questions after interviews?

    adpiRN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know but the same thing happened to me! I interviewed before Christmas. She told me I wouldn't hear till after the New Year but to email her with any questions. I sent her a thank you email...

  3. Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    adpiRN replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I've always worked L&D and don't even own one! (except the crappy one we got for free in nursing

  4. Thinking about working casual

    adpiRN replied to PatienceS's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm per diem and love the flexibility. But my husband and I don't NEED my salary and benefits. I work for personal fulfillment and to have extra fun money. As long as you don't need the benefits and X...

  5. Should I take time off? Help!

    adpiRN replied to trauma_lama's topic in Nursing Career

    I quit my job in L&D after 3 years when I had my baby. I was a full time SAHM for 2 years and loved it. Couldn't imagine trying to juggle working with parenting and breastfeeding. When I was...

  6. Night shift is killing me

    adpiRN replied to AnRNsLife's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Me too.... I did nights for 4 months in 2009-2010. Hated it then. Started a few weeks ago for a new PRN job and still hate it, even PRN. And have a 2 year old now. I also feel like my personality...

  7. Quitting PRN job after two months due to a dream job offer

    adpiRN replied to RNDude2012's topic in Nursing Career

    Really?? While, I like the idea of avoiding an awkward quitting conversation, I feel like that would looked down by a manager and if you want to leave on good terms better to be honest and leave them...

  8. Quitting PRN job after two months due to a dream job offer

    adpiRN replied to RNDude2012's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh and to make my situation more complicated - for the clinical instructor job I will be going to the L&D floor where I currently work PRN and may quit soon. So I have to leave on good terms! I...

  9. Quitting PRN job after two months due to a dream job offer

    adpiRN replied to RNDude2012's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't have an answer for you but am in a similar position. I started a PRN job Nov 10th and it's nights which isn't working for me. So I started applying for other things. Got a one day a week...

  10. what age did you decide to become a nurse

    adpiRN replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    25. My first college degree was Asian Studies and I job hopped for awhile, most recently was a real estate agent and hated it. Nursing is a much better fit. Finished my accelerated BSN program at age...

  11. How many different nursing positions have you had?

    adpiRN replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    Bumping this because I find it interesting. As for me - worked on the same unit in L&D from 2009-2012. It was a busy unit and was starting to feel burnt out towards the end. Had a baby in 2012...

  12. New York City, You make me so happy and so so sad

    adpiRN replied to Matt89's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't remember exactly but maybe $1,400-$1,900 month for a studio? If you're single they will only give you a studio. I never lived in one myself but friends did. However my info is years old. The...

  13. Changing careers, need advice

    adpiRN replied to rmihm0305's topic in Nursing Career

    You can do a second degree accelerated BSN program if you already have a bachelors. I did mine at NYU. It was 15 months, plus one semester of pre

  14. NICU interview Friday!

    adpiRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm an L&D nurse and I have an interview Friday for a PRN job at THE NICU in the area. Any tips? Does anyone have any examples of good answers to typical questions such as "why NICU?" I don't...

  15. NICU interview Friday!

    adpiRN replied to adpiRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks! I think it went well, but hard to say. I'll hear in Jan. It seems like a great unit and I really want the job! Happy thoughts appreciated

  16. Should I be Worried about the all the openings?

    adpiRN replied to TeeKay12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm currently in the same position! I have an interview tomorrow and I know the unit currently has a few full-time, part-time, and PRN positions open, some day shift, and none say NICU experience...

  17. New York City, You make me so happy and so so sad

    adpiRN replied to Matt89's topic in New York Nursing

    I once lived in Stuy town and it is good value. So is the financial district downtown. Or the Upper East Side, way East by York or East End. I worked at NY Presbyterian Cornell so maybe I'm biased...

  18. New grad looking for a job, but wants a vacation

    adpiRN replied to Jsng11's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't you go on the trip

  19. If you were hired PRN into a new speciality...

    adpiRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long did they give you for orientation? How many shifts a week did you work during orientation and were they flexible with your schedule if you had another job? I have an interview next week for a...

  20. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    adpiRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    After 2 years of being a SAHM I went back to work PRN. My husband was very supportive of me going back and making money even though it means him picking up more slack with the toddler. We survived my...

  21. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    adpiRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    We actually do have a guest bedroom. Maybe I'll try to set that up so I can be comfortable sleeping in there. I like sleeping in my own bed better, but that may be the only way I could be guaranteed...

  22. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    adpiRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and my husband and I are going back to couples therapy to talk about this and our other issues we've been working on. I definitely don't want my son to grow up with parents who fight! Or parents...

  23. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    adpiRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I spoke to my manager and they really don't have need for PRN on days right now so I guess I'll stick with the nights and see if we can adjust. Thursday is my last orientation day and after that I'll...

  24. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    adpiRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    He's been watching our son fine with minimal complaint. The big fight this AM was because I asked him to please not come in the bedroom all day while I slept and he acted like that was unreasonable of...

  25. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    adpiRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    PS I'm looking into other day shift PRN jobs. I like this hopsital and unit and was planning to stay awhile. Then maybe after I get another day shift job, play hard ball about nights, after working it...