starry01

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1. Pregnant L&D RN

   starry01 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm a 33 weeks pregnant with my first baby. Thankfully, my pregnancy has been smooth. I've had a couple of episodes of night nausea, passed my GDM screening, gained 14.5 lbs, and baby is measuring...

2. L&D vs Postpartum ... literally

   starry01 replied to DWelly14's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I work in L&D and there is definitely tension with PP. To start, I work at a high-risk county/teaching hospital. We do recovery for both mom and baby. We do the baby bath, vaccines, skin-to-skin,...

3. Advice wanted, as an older RN student, what thing should I NOT do?

   starry01 replied to hamsterwheel's topic in LPN to RN

   Keep an open mind. My coworkers (now RNs) started as LVN's and agree both programs are different in scope of practice. You are broadening your skills and critical thinking. There is always something...

4. Transition from med-surg to labor and delivery

   starry01 replied to StyleNurse, BSN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I went from med-surg to L&D. The journey is different for everyone. It was all about the right timing/place situation for me. I would sign up for job alerts with facilities that have OB and have...

5. FHR: Is mom big or is baby down?

   starry01 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a new l&d nurse with close to 30 days on the floor. I work on a high-risk unit at a teaching hospital. I have 10 days left on orientation but have been caring for patients independently for a...

6. 4 Mo. In, Want Out

   starry01 replied to starry01's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Thank you for your responses! Just an update- a month and a half after my post, our unit was expectantly shut down.

7. 4 Mo. In, Want Out

   starry01 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hi everyone, I am posting this in dire need of direction. I have been on a med-surg overflow/research ward for 4 months. I did not have the luxury of landing a new grad program so my orientation was...

8. Getting married after graduation... Honeymoon during orientation?

   starry01 replied to ctay97's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi, It depends on a lot of factors. Is someone helping you plan your wedding? If yes, I think you can squeeze in at least 4 hours a day of studying for the NCLEX. If not, consider your study habits. I...

9. Top 10 tips for nursing school

   starry01 replied to ames86's topic in General Students

   I am halfway done with my program and I think I have a big part of it down: In the classroom: 1. Set expectations with your study group. Keep it at 5 people max. It's also okay for a study group to...

10. Pierce College FALL 2011

    starry01 replied to starry01's topic in California Nursing

    I wonder how many people made it to the selection pool...I got in. This is the 8th school I apply to after completing most of my pre-reqs two years ago. I already have a bachelor's so I applied to all...

11. Pierce College FALL 2011

    starry01 replied to starry01's topic in California Nursing

    Did anyone receive an acceptance email out there?

12. Pierce College FALL 2011

    starry01 replied to starry01's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck everyone! Now I'm dreading coming home to the mail

13. Pierce College FALL 2011

    starry01 replied to starry01's topic in California Nursing

    Hi clenggg, Have you heard back from the program? I received the general email from the main office a week ago stating that they're still in the review

14. Pierce College FALL 2011

    starry01 replied to starry01's topic in California Nursing

    I'm so glad you responded! I am waiting for my last transcript to arrive and will turn in my application in person tomorrow. With the TEAS, I have the ATI study manual and McGraw Hill's Nursing...

15. Pierce College FALL 2011

    starry01 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I am hoping there's someone out there applying to Pierce College. I recently found out about their program (ironically, I am from the San Fernando Valley and have been driving across counties for...