couchdogs replied to Local nurse's topic in Home Health
Your agency is not giving you accurate information that is in your best interest. If I were you, I would call your state licensing board to verify but in my experience, unless you have a compact...
couchdogs replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn
Just curious, where are you taking classes. I have a BS (not in nursing) and also want to get my masters in education. Have you worked anywhere else beside OB/nursery? How long have you been a...
There is no written policy on the 12 hour rule, just something that all the staff was told and have been practicing. Sometimes units get stuck in a rut doing something one way and not questioning it...
At the hospital I am currently working at we are to ask the parents if they want the optional newborn hep B vacc. and try to get it administered (if they want it) within 12 hours of life. Many...
couchdogs replied to luv4nursing's topic in Ob/Gyn
Just knowing what kinds of things are said about patients (opinions) in report, I'm not sure I would be comfortable giving birth in my own unit. But in the past, anytime we had a another staff member...
I worked in long-term care in Iowa before moving to Illinois. I both loved and hated it, as most people do. When I cam to Illinois I took a hospital position for the experience but after six months...
Hi All, I have a Bachelors in Health Science and am currently going through an ADN program. I want to keep my education options open for me down the road but am not sure what path to pursue. At...
couchdogs replied to couchdogs's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Thank you all for the helpful information. It is great to hear what nurses already working in the field have to say. I love this forum for exactly that reason
Hello everyone, this is my first time posting. I have a BS degree in health science and recently went back to school to become an RN (1 more year). I have been trying to learn more about possible...