LoveANurse09

LoveANurse09

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  1. Certification w/o OB experience?

    LoveANurse09 replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so

  2. Where is your heart at?

    LoveANurse09 replied to Mom23kiddos's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you don't know what you would like, you'll come across what you DON'T like. Med/Surg is a great place to start. You'll see a little of everything and if you decide you don't like it then you can...

  3. Graduating in Dec and newly Pregnant

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

    It is illegal for an employer you ask you about your family, relationship status,health or any personal information like that. So unless you bring it up they shouldn't ask. I don't think its being...

  4. College transcripts and first nursing job

    LoveANurse09 replied to Tua15395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Never.

  5. Unsure of what happened

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

    Totally agree. The MD is the only one who can ORDER. The only thing I can think of is at my hospital STAT orders are to be done within 1 hr, maybe they knew they wouldn't get there in time and didnt...

  6. What do you consider a positive troponin?

    LoveANurse09 replied to jax22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow, 0.1? At my hospital 0.5 is considered positive. They will stay on our stepdown

  7. Feel like I'm contstantly making mistakes!

    LoveANurse09 replied to Nicole2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Its good that you are recognizing your mistakes and trying to resolve them. That is how you learn. It sounds like you are right on

  8. Tips for Mother/Baby interview

    LoveANurse09 replied to A. Nonymous's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry to hear, what happened

  9. Should i call the nurse manager?

    LoveANurse09 replied to noski's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks Jolie! noski- I have yet to find email address either, they aren't readily available. I guess try to see if HR will give them

  10. Certification w/o OB experience?

    LoveANurse09 replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks. I have looked into CLC one program is coming to my area next year. I think NRP will probably be the next step for me as I already have ACLS. I am an AWHONN member and try to attend updates and...

  11. Online CNM-no BSN required?

    LoveANurse09 replied to Jess84's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yep,there is an online ASN-MSN program at Frontier School of Midwifery and family Nursing, check out Midwives.org. There are others I have heard of such as U of Cinncinati, but pretty much all require...

  12. Internship vs. Residency question

    LoveANurse09 replied to freckles2rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most that I have seen are paid. With a pay increase when you

  13. How to prepare for first RN job

    LoveANurse09 replied to BKnurse44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! Consider yourself very lucky! I'm sure they will prepare you with everything you need to know. I recommend taking a disease process or condition that one of your patient's had that day and...

  14. I cannot stand Med/Surg!!!! 3 months in my job and ready for a change STAT!!!

    LoveANurse09 replied to misha8210's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm with ya. Trust me it does get better, by about 6-8 months you'll be feeling much more confident and it will get better. I understand about your heart not being in it, but this experience will help...

  15. Stay on crazy med-surg or unemployment

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

    I agree, if you need to pay your bills, then stay. You know what its like already, so its no surprise to you, althouh it sounds pretty crappy.Try it for 6 months at least, but keep looking at whats...

  16. In need of some advice...

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

    I agree with NC girl. At least stay for 6 months. Some experience is better than none. But you can still actively apply until the right fit comes along. Good

  17. Low GPA- Need Help!

    LoveANurse09 replied to Live Well RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The program I am applying for states "GPA from last degree considered" So that might not work for the

  18. Students in Delivery Room

    LoveANurse09 replied to cali_rusk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. For my first delivery, as I was pushing the nurse asked "do you mind if a medical student watches" Between contractions I yelled whatever and in come 3 med students, on top of the doc,2...

  19. Online classes suck!! What's your experience!!

    LoveANurse09 replied to RN_for_life's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Unfortunately alot of online schools are run pretty much the same way. Although, I have never heard of the joint partner papers! It does sounds like your Prof is very unorganized and doesn't care. I...

  20. questioning postpartum nursing?

    LoveANurse09 replied to kgregoRN11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Angelnurse- I am in your exact position. I am ready to switch too

  21. Anyone going for IBCLC?

    LoveANurse09 replied to MamaRose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    try DONA.org. lots of helpful

  22. Transferring from ED Clincal Sup. To mother/baby

    LoveANurse09 replied to EDnursetoOB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like you are perfect for mother/baby. Not sure about your hospital, but my hospital postpartum also takes antepartum pt's, preterm labor management, preeclampsia type pt's. Starting IV's, being...

  23. Bridge program Frontier

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

    I hope to be there in the spring! I'm trying to make the Nov 4th

  24. Is this too much or am I crazy...what are your units like?

    LoveANurse09 replied to emersushea's topic in Cardiac

    Glad you got out of there. Sounds like you have a very nice job now! I love recovering post cath

  25. Interview advice for OB RN position?

    LoveANurse09 replied to lindseyjaneRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Goog luck and just let them know how much you really want