LoveANurse09

LoveANurse09

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  1. Need advice for getting into OB nursing as a new grad

    LoveANurse09 replied to ocmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, enticing nurses from out of town to L&D? I never heard of such a thing..where are you

  2. Frustrated new L&D nurse

    LoveANurse09 replied to clb6885's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you handled things very well. You did the best you could with what you were delt. You used your interventions on your decel pt,its not like you did nothing! What is VE btw? It would have been...

  3. Tips on getting into NICU after graduation...

    LoveANurse09 replied to ERsn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The OP said "once I have my RN". You are early enough in the game to try and get a job as a aid or tech in a NICU. Or try volunteering as a

  4. Advice for an OB nurse wannabe

    LoveANurse09 replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Keep in touch with those nurses on your unit now. Whenever a job opens up they will remember you. I've been at my job for 11 months now and a L&D job, where I did my practicum, is available! I'll...

  5. awhonn journals?

    LoveANurse09 replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    agreed,I just joined in Jan and this month have received both of the journals mentioned above. They have loads of reading

  6. I just need to share and gush. I had a wonderful interview yesterday

    LoveANurse09 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats!! I applied to a unit just like the one you described and I hope to hear from themm too. It sounds like a wonderful place to

  7. AWHONN convention

    LoveANurse09 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wondering if anyone is attending. Also I do not currently work in OB,but I really want to go and get the experience. I am sure there is much to learn. Will I gain anything from going even if I don't...

  8. Does your NICU still hire new grads?

    LoveANurse09 replied to elle_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Northwest Ohio is not much better which is where I am,but I know the hospital I work for hires new grads, but there hasnt been many positions lately. You should look into Nurse residencies. Seems...

  9. Needs some advice

    LoveANurse09 replied to cacnkrm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No xray tech and sonography are two different things. You should look for OB tech jobs, sounds like you would qualify for that. They are usually CNA/stocking type jobs. Good

  10. Mercy College of Northwest Ohio

    LoveANurse09 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You shouldn't need any extra than what is required in the BSN

  11. Externship in NICU - any advice?

    LoveANurse09 replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    good for you! Instructors like when you take initiative;the staff do

  12. L&D experience and employability

    LoveANurse09 replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am totally in your exact position!! I'm hoping fate will send me a big sign sooner or

  13. L&D experience and employability

    LoveANurse09 replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I was wondering this too. I want to apply to Frontier,but I have no L&D experience and dont know if I'll get the chance before graduating! All CNM/WHNP jobs I have seen require L&D

  14. when will I lean this ob stuff

    LoveANurse09 replied to reddellrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've heard about a year until you are comfortable with L&d on your own. I'm sure its hard because everyone's cervix is

  15. After countless applications, I finally got an interview!!!

    LoveANurse09 replied to trimeduRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats!

  16. Mercy College of NW Ohio ADRN ?

    LoveANurse09 replied to Streamline2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    congrats! You absolutely

  17. takotsubo syndrome aka broken heart syndrome

    LoveANurse09 replied to caeRn's topic in Cardiac

    Yes I have taken care of quite a few pts with this. I know that the EF improves and also the EKG will improve over time and those are key symptoms of this

  18. BSN to MS-CNM

    LoveANurse09 replied to *Andrea*'s topic in Nursing Career

    They should be accredited and check out their required # of clinical practicum hours and compare with brick and mortar schools. Also check out midwife.org, it helps explain things alot! I'm looking...

  19. How did you get your job?

    LoveANurse09 replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moral of the story, its all about who you

  20. RN to OB Tech?

    LoveANurse09 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have had my eye on a certain hospital's birth center for 2 years. They recently had 2 OB RN positions that I applied for but was told by HR I won't be considered because I don't meet the 1 yr RN...

  21. Would this be innapropriate?

    LoveANurse09 replied to MsPebbles's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Try the website it might list who the manager is or director is. Call the hospital operator and ask for this person directly. I've done this and was transferred right to their voicemail. Then I'd call...

  22. U of M, if you work there how did you get in?

    LoveANurse09 replied to NurseDevonL's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey I think I remember reading your posts when you were applying and deciding which job to take! I am trying too and its hard! Their HR is like a stone wall! There are many peds positions now if that...

  23. silly ?--anyone else hate calling L&D "the baby factory"

    LoveANurse09 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wouldn't put it past anyone esp

  24. RN to OB Tech?

    LoveANurse09 replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    wishful

  25. cardiac nursing--back in the day

    LoveANurse09 replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Cardiac

    Wow, strict BR for MI's?! I love hearing these..I've heard stories about patients smoking in there hospitals beds in the 70's/80's. They would room pts together by smoking or non smoking like in a...