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  1. Patient Thank You Gifts

    calgrrl replied to AJpcvRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We also like caffeine! An assortment of coffee or tea would be just as appreciated as chocolate! Or

  2. MSCU Interview Questions?

    calgrrl replied to PCnurse88's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It would seen out of place for them to ask you specific L&D questions since you've never worked that unit. My recommendation would be to evaluate the type of characteristics that make you a...

  3. Postpartum couplet care

    calgrrl replied to KYgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Night shift post partum experience here - 4 couplets were the norm. 5 couplets on a really busy night. 3 couplets was a treat! NICU moms would count as 1/2 an assignment, so you could either get...

  4. IV gauge

    calgrrl replied to debbiernbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    During my training one of my preceptors discussed the risks of hemorrhage and the need to have access through which one can transfuse blood if needed. I am not sure it's the official policy, but I...

  5. New job is dangerous. Not sure what to do.

    calgrrl replied to mortified's topic in Nursing Career

    I would like to add that you might consider picking up the phone to call nearby hospitals to talk to their manager and/or nurse recruiters. Explain your situation (the differing philosophies part...I...

  6. Possible to do both?

    calgrrl replied to coleyoley's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You're a pre-nursing college student. Don't even worry about which direction at this point! Make school your priority for now. If you need to work, try to find a job in the area of interest. OB/GYN...

  7. PP RN trying to change specialties: L and D or NICU

    calgrrl replied to MissJessRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a PP nurse with close to the same amount of experience as you and have just been hired to an L&D position. I was careful during my interviews to be very specific about the type of antenatal...

  8. Feedback on Nursing Care Plan - Renal

    calgrrl posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would like to ask for feedback on my current diagnosis. I've received very insightful information in my last request. Thank you! I prepared this: Excess Fluid Volume R/T decreased urine output,...

  9. Feedback on Nursing Care Plan - Renal

    calgrrl replied to calgrrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think...there's a lot of work for me to do!! Thanks for the feedback and yes, I will do my best to not include any more medical plan of care in my NURSING care plan. It makes sense how they differ...

  10. Nursing Diagnosis Label

    calgrrl replied to calgrrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dear Esme12 and GrnTea - if you have time to review my newest care plan, I would really appreciate it! It's titled feedback on nursing care plan - renal under nursing student assistance. I would like...

  11. Nursing Diagnosis Label

    calgrrl posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm a relatively new student and dealing with writing the nursing dx. I thought we only use the official NANDAs it just doesn't make sense to me how to set it up! I have my fundamentals NANDA list,...

  12. Nursing Diagnosis Label

    calgrrl replied to calgrrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Esme12 Thank you for the detailed response. I really did do my assessment first and wasn't trying to make my patient fit by force into any NANDA - the links you provided helped to clarify how to put...

  13. PA to RN? (I do know the difference all too well)

    calgrrl replied to AnxiousRNtobe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dear AnxiousRNtobe I have to disagree with RN Liz. While she may have made a decision that makes her feel better, you aren't talking about switching from alternative practices to nursing...you're...

  14. Concordia Irvine ABSN Fall 2011

    calgrrl replied to SandyMickey's topic in California Nursing

    I was also accepted! Yay! I'm looking forward to a little down-time now before we get slammed with classes! I searched for the group on FB and didn't find it - perhaps leaving the group open until...

  15. Frontier vs Emory University

    calgrrl replied to SuperMujer2373's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi there! I am applying to nursing programs this summer and I'm also faced with the issues of tuition cost. I will likely go to a private school if I get in, but simply because it is an accelerated...

  16. Decision time: Nursing App or MS?

    calgrrl posted a topic in Nursing Career

    My story starts when my friend asked me to help at the delivery of her baby. It was so amazing that I decided to go back to school to take prereqs for nursing. I also volunteer at a hospital (med...