schack

schack

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  1. OB Nursing?

    schack replied to mb20and151's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Having had to bid my time on med/surg for over a year... I definately think the more certifications you have the better. But maybe those with more experience will have other ideas?? Best of luck to...

  2. OB Nursing?

    schack replied to mb20and151's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Best of luck to

  3. OB Nursing?

    schack replied to mb20and151's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not sure where you are located but in my area... LPN's are not hired into OB anymore. The LPN's that have OB jobs are being phased out. Some facilities will uses LPN's as scrub tech's for c-sections,...

  4. OB Nursing?

    schack replied to mb20and151's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went to nursing school with the sole intent of working in L/D but due to the job market and saturation of nurses where I am located... I have spent over a year in med/surg. Just hired into a new...

  5. OB "Freebies"

    schack replied to malone2192's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My hospital gives out the usual bags with coupons and diapers. But they also give out a handmade quilt to each baby. A local church group makes and donates them. I think this is a really nice...

  6. Finally an OB job

    schack posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    After a year of med/surg/tele. I finally have an OB job!!! I am so excited- just wanted to share my good news. I have been working med/surg to get some experience and finally someone is willing to...

  7. Finally an OB job

    schack replied to schack's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks. I am excited and I can't wait to get started. I know that OB is a whole different ball game, but it is all I have ever wanted to do. I am very thankful for my chance. Though I am nervous, I...

  8. Are your Nurse to patient ratios changing

    schack replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

    We too, rarely have a float nurse and our CNA's are pulled from our

  9. Issues New Nurses Face with Transition

    schack replied to Daffodils2's topic in General Nursing

    I am a "new" nurse. Graduated in 2008. I think I have had less issues then some, because I am "mature" (read old!) nurse. LOL. I came into nursing school with good time management and people skills....

  10. Your Favorite and Your Weirdest

    schack replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love iv starts. Nothing like a brisk flash to get you going! The weird thing- I hate blood! LOL. Started nursing school not sure if I'd make it- then realized I really only hate seeing my blood....

  11. phenergan ivp into hand

    schack replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with IVRUS. In a perfect world... I hate to give phenergan- period. But it does work. I always dilute it with 20ml saline and I push over 10 minutes making sure I have good blood return prior...

  12. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    schack replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    I am a med/surg/tele. nurse 1 1/2 years out of school. Things are different in the "real" world, but I do use my PPE. I come home to 4 children and I am NOT bringing anything home with me. But having...

  13. What are your hours?

    schack replied to hathead91's topic in General Nursing

    I work med/surg/tele. 7a-7p and every third

  14. Who else has passed out?

    schack replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

    My first OR rotation in Nursing school put me on the floor. An A-line was started and the doc says watch- it spurts with each heart beat. As the blood spurted at my face I had to back up and sit...

  15. Central Ohio Nurses - can you help me? COTC / Marion Tech

    schack replied to butterflybluz's topic in General Nursing

    I am a graduate of MTC. I passed my boards without difficulty. I felt extremely well prepared. I believe that MTC has better than 95% pass rate. The only downfall to that is- it is an extremely...

  16. What if I'm only interested in women's health?

    schack replied to MasonsMommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can relate to your feelings. I went to nursing school to be an OB nurse- ONLY! I didn't want to ever do anything else. I did well in all my clinicals but only felt at home in OB/PEDS. Once I...

  17. Anyone work at Morrow county hospital?

    schack replied to luvmyguys's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi, I am a nurse at Morrow Co. Hospital. Positions come available every now and then, usually night shift. I have worked there for a few months and I was hired as a new grad. I am the only new grad on...

  18. I am interested in nursing but I don't know what all of the different titles mean!

    schack replied to millsnd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    An RN program can be 2 years for an Associate degree or 4 years for a BSN. Some places offer an accelerated BSN program for students who currently have a BS degree (length of time in program would be...

  19. RN Desperate for Day Job

    schack replied to Anmarie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I can relate. I didn't want to work nights either. I did except a night position at a local hospital (really liked the staff!). I was told it could take a year to move to days, since they like new...

  20. first year nurses.......what is the longest you have stayed passed your schedule.....

    schack replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work at a small critical access hospital and usually have 4/5 pts. I have been on the floor 2 months and on my own for the last 3 weeks. We are encouraged to leave on time, and everyone tries to...

  21. Nursing with a latex allergy?

    schack replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a hospital nurse, acute care, with a latex allergy. My hospital is mostly latex free. My only problem is that our sterile gloves are still latex. I just keep a supply of non-latex sterile gloves...

  22. Quick survey question

    schack replied to zzsweetyzz's topic in General Nursing

    33/female/1

  23. COLUMBUS OH NURSES! I need your help!!

    schack replied to yellowdot11's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am a new grad and am located north of Columbus... Marion hires new grads. Marion is located about 30 minutes north of Delaware. There are occasional openings at small rural hospitals also. Just have...

  24. Tampa, FL > Cinci, Oh (Mariemont) .. need guidance please

    schack replied to dvanswer's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Glad to be able to point you in the right direction. I am in north central OH, about an hour from

  25. Tampa, FL > Cinci, Oh (Mariemont) .. need guidance please

    schack replied to dvanswer's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I live in Ohio and am a new grad myself. In Ohio you must pass the NCLEX-RN exam and pay for an Ohio license. I don't know how it works in FL, but if you take NCLEX in FL, I think you should just be...