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babyburperrn

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  1. I could use a little advice...

    babyburperrn replied to Hooligan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would recommend being very cautious about your next move. It is a HUGE change to go from 5 evening shifts to 8 night shifts. I know because I work this schedule, don't have kids, but still dont feel...

  2. Experienced RN considering a change in specialty-need advice!

    babyburperrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    So today I had an interview for a very interesting job opportunity and I feel that I have a good chance of being offered the job. Basically, I would be an assistant for a neuropsychiatrist who is...

  3. Experienced RN considering a change in specialty-need advice!

    babyburperrn replied to babyburperrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your replies. It seems like you are all confirming my gut feeling not to go for it. I think if the economy were different I might, but it is just too scary right now. The right...

  4. Experienced RN considering a change in specialty-need advice!

    babyburperrn replied to babyburperrn's topic in General Nursing

    To the previous poster, I agree with your advice, but unfortunately, all the per diem positions are filled right now. I work at a union hospital, and they are not creating any new positions. In...

  5. Questions about Kaiser Santa Clara

    babyburperrn posted a topic in California Nursing

    Can anyone tell me if this is a good place to work? Specifically L&D/Mother Baby Unit? If so, what do you like most/least about it? Do you have a good union contract? There is a job fair this...

  6. Could I like OB even if I'm an "all natural" kind of girl?

    babyburperrn replied to lalalalexi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I couldn't have said it better

  7. helping pts after del

    babyburperrn replied to jctiabecerra's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a postpartum staff nurse that provides couplet care, and yes, I believe that the things you mentioned are a part of the job and should be done with a smile. Otherwise, these ladies would just go...

  8. Having difficulty getting labs on newborns-need tips please!

    babyburperrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just recently started having to draw all labs on babies (CBC/bili/PKU, etc.) and am having a difficult time getting good blood flow. I find myself having to do more than one poke to get enough blood...

  9. Having difficulty getting labs on newborns-need tips please!

    babyburperrn replied to babyburperrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your replies! I will definitely try those practical tips. That sounds like a good technique for the squeezing of the foot. I definitely feel my stress level rise when the babies start...

  10. Nurse Entrepraneur

    babyburperrn replied to Metots's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I don't want to hijack this post....just curious about previous post. How did you get into this type of job? I too am considering leaving bedside nursing. I'm truly tired of working nights,...

  11. Best Workplace 2010

    babyburperrn replied to sam.morgan's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget scheduling! Your job can be great but if the schedule is awful or inflexible it can be

  12. M.R.S.A or mersa?

    babyburperrn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if it's regional. When I worked in Massachusetts, I heard it pronounced as Mersa. Since I've lived in the California Bay Area, I have only heard

  13. Nurses and Coffee

    babyburperrn replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    I love Starbucks peppermint mocha!! But...I had to cut it out for weight watchers. So goodbye mocha, hello green tea! Green tea is great too, no cals, keeps me awake at

  14. Can RNs really make this much?

    babyburperrn replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    To add to my previous post, even though I work in the Bay Area and make around 100K/yr, I cannot afford a house here. Right now, I am the breadwinner (hubby is going to college) so this may change...

  15. Can RNs really make this much?

    babyburperrn replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the Bay Area (San Jose) and yes, nurses are making upwards of $50/hr. I think new nurses start somewhere in the 40/hr range and quickly move up thanks to many hospitals having scheduled...

  16. Quality Management-RN role and responsibilities

    babyburperrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious to know what would be the daily tasks, job description for a quality management RN. I recently saw a job in my area in a clinic setting, weekdays only. Is this an independent job? Or...

  17. Quality Management-RN role and responsibilities

    babyburperrn replied to babyburperrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Suzie, RN! That was very informative! Sounds like a job where one could really make a difference. I think I will apply and see what

  18. Santa Cruz and sorrounding

    babyburperrn replied to jackierocks's topic in California Nursing

    I am an experienced nurse who lives in Aptos and I worked for Dominican Hospital for almost 6 years. In 2008, we moved to Sacramento. Long story short, we moved back from Sacamento and Dominican has...

  19. Do you push Fentanyl on the floor?

    babyburperrn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Fentanyl is commonly given IV push in labor and delivery unit. Usually 50-100mcg is given to laboring patients and can be given again in 1 hour if the patient needs it. It really helps take the edge...

  20. Has anyone taken an interest in OB after other areas?

    babyburperrn replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked for 4 years in Acute Rehab nursing before training to L&D. I too was looking for a more positive environment and though I did not have kids, I was attracted to L&D. That being said,...

  21. Doctor was yelling...told me I was negligent....am I?

    babyburperrn replied to rich5clark's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why I needed a break after five years of labor and delivery nursing. There is nothing more rewarding than helping a woman through the labor process but OBGYNS can be some of the Worst...

  22. Need advice for inexpensive rn to bsn online program!

    babyburperrn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is my very first post on allnurses...I have been on as a guest for a long time and finally joined! Anyway, I have my AS degree and want to do RN to BSN online while working fulltime nights. I am...

  23. Need advice for inexpensive rn to bsn online program!

    babyburperrn replied to babyburperrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks everyone! This is giving me a great place to start from. To 4littlemonkeys, How long does the excelsior program take? Do you know what the approximate total cost would be? Are they good about...