Calinurse4

Calinurse4

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  1. Can We Talk Pay?

    Calinurse4 replied to TeamPlayer4's topic in General Nursing

    Northern California Union PerDiem LDRP ADN Just under $87 an hour with my PM shift differential. I think about $80 an hour when I work day shift. 2.5 years

  2. What was your first Nursing job?

    Calinurse4 replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Started in L&D on night shift as a new grad. My whole reason for becoming a nurse was to work in L&D. After 19 months I switched to MBU at a hospital where I have no commute, I work days and...

  3. Delaying the newborn bath

    Calinurse4 replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We just began delaying the bath at our facility this month. Under normal circumstances, we wait at least 8 hours but prefer longer. Since we have implemented it, half my patients have discharged...

  4. 2016 Salary thread

    Calinurse4 replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    1] California (Bay Area) 2] RN (ADN) L&D/MBU, union. Base pay $78/hour, PM differential $6.50/hour 3] $2400 for a 4 bedroom/4 bath, 3400 sq ft.

  5. Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

    Calinurse4 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    All I ever wanted to be was a L&D nurse, it was the whole reason I went to nursing school. After interning as a MB nurse, I landed a job as a new grad in L&D. After being here for almost a...

  6. Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started in MBU this past March and I LOVE it. Much more my personality. They keep asking me to float to L&D but I have no interest. I'm very happy where I'm at. I did, and still do at times,...

  7. Mother-Baby to L&D

    Calinurse4 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats!! I was the opposite; started in L&D as a new grad and worked there for 19 months before now working

  8. Is nursing school really "that" bad?

    Calinurse4 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    It was difficult and stressful and overwhelming at times. BUT, I am married and had 4 young children at the time and managed just fine. I also made time for fun stuff because I needed distractions...

  9. So I thought I would ask if you guys can share...

    Calinurse4 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Graduated in May of 2012, started an internship in MBU that fall but they weren't hiring after. It took me until September of 2013 to land a job in L&D as a new grad. I was there about a year...

  10. Starting in MB Monday!

    Calinurse4 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just use one from work. I feel like maybe there are better options but now I'm used to it and most nurses there use the same, so it's easy to just read off. Next time I work I will grab a blank...

  11. Starting in MB Monday!

    Calinurse4 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After 19 months in L&D, I started in MB 5 months ago. I am really happy here! I always thought I wanted L&D but quickly realized the stress level was not for me. MB is a much better fit for...

  12. Not wanting to cross train

    Calinurse4 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Earlier this year I posted about working l&d and finding it to not be as good of a fit as I hoped. Although it was my dream job and many aspects I enjoyed, I found myself to be really stressed...

  13. Need to pick up your brains LD nurses!

    Calinurse4 replied to Lurdes777's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I volunteered as a doula at the hospital where I did my OB rotation, then was hired as a new grad into

  14. Do most postpartum nurses consider the newborn hearing screen a nuisance?

    Calinurse4 replied to millamae's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have a hearing screener and I'm so grateful

  15. I hate night shift

    Calinurse4 replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to what you're saying. I also have had many nights I cried having to go to work. People can think it's crazy and I need professional help (?) but after spending 18 years of my life...

  16. Changes in language

    Calinurse4 replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    The other day we were watching a trailer for the new Will Smith movie coming out and my daughter said, "Mom, did you hear that Will Smith was going to be getting into the music business?". I have...

  17. Feeling sad and anxious before night shift

    Calinurse4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a position that I really like and I enjoy all my co-workers. There's really nothing I don't like about my job other than the shift. I had oriented on PM shift and never had these feelings....

  18. L&D nurse with Postpartum Interview

    Calinurse4 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have an interview for a per diem postpartum position that I really, really want. I'm an l&d nurse and want to be prepared. Any tips on what questions I should plan for? I only have one day to...

  19. L&D nurse with Postpartum Interview

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I received the job offer last night!! I am so excited. My pay almost doubled! Crazy. I already completed the drug screen today and they have started the background check. Shooting for March 9th...

  20. L&D nurse with Postpartum Interview

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The interview had went well and the manager asked if I would be willing to cross train to l&d since when census is low they convert to an LDRP. Of course, I said I would. I found out today I am...

  21. L&D nurse with Postpartum Interview

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you! That's exactly what I enjoy about pp, the teaching. I enjoy assisting with breast feeding and all the teaching that comes along with newborn care, especially first time parents. I rarely...

  22. L&D nurse with Postpartum Interview

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! I feel like clinically I should be ok...I hope. I obviously recover women immediately postpartum and often keep them as overflow patients, and I deal with PPH and mag patients often. I've...

  23. Do you have an OB in the hospital 24/7?

    Calinurse4 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That would be so scary! We have at least one resident and one attending 24 hours a day, usually several of each. It's all I've known but I would be terrified of not being able to act fast when...

  24. New Grad L&D Interview

    Calinurse4 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I graduated last May and was losing all hope in finding a job, much less my dream job in L&D. But, after a year of trying, I finally have an interview on Tuesday for L&D! I want this job so...

  25. New Grad L&D Interview

    Calinurse4 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations!!