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  1. Is it a good idea to start at a SNF?

    ocmama replied to jojonavy's topic in California Nursing

    My hubby is a nurse too! There are a few new grad positions open here and there. I would try and find something here since moving is hard on a family especially with little ones. UCI occasionally...

  2. Lactation Specialist?

    ocmama replied to misselena's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Check out UCSD Extension and look up "Lactation Educator/Counselor" the course is also offered online so you can take it anywhere :) This is a prerequisite to the Lactation Consultant course if you...

  3. Can I work as a CNA?

    ocmama posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am a licensed RN (BSN), but I started a family instead of a career and am now paying the price for that decision - big time! I graduated over four years ago and now recruiters won't even look at an...

  4. HPV straim that causes cervical cancer and pregnancy?

    ocmama replied to tempestxoxo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Pretty much what klone said. It is my understanding that it is not HPV that is the issue, but the changes that it can cause to the tissues that can be a problem (warts) or the procedures done to treat...

  5. I'm pregnant and starting the program in June

    ocmama replied to khone904's topic in California Nursing

    I did it! You can do it too! I was pregnant and due the day of my finals during the "hell" course that we all dreaded, because usually about a quarter of the class didn't pass and this course was...

  6. You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    ocmama replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't have any insight, but thanks for the

  7. Confused on how to start a career in OB

    ocmama replied to clemoi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    you usually need L&D experience to apply for CNM

  8. Whats the worst case scenario if I don't get a job?

    ocmama replied to tg982's topic in California Nursing

    Wait a year!!!!!! I graduate in Dec. '06 when jobs were everywhere so I wasn't too worried about working right away. 3 kids (I had the first while still in school) later I still haven't worked. I have...

  9. RN Refresher Program

    ocmama replied to llteddybear's topic in California Nursing

    Wow that is really expensive! I am planing on taking one that is only $600, but it is also only 9 days. If you didn't already, you can go to the BRN website and find courses in your area. You might be...

  10. Home birth in NY?

    ocmama replied to mree's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Had three homebirths, one in CA and two in MA. I am an RN and so is my husband. All times I had good MD backup and was able to navigate my way through the healthcare system and get the best of both...

  11. Are all L&D/Post-Partum units like this?

    ocmama replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Had three kids at home and I had great experiences. Just make sure you get a good midwife. Not sure what your health history is, but consider it. Also, not all hospitals are like that. A good friend...

  12. NRP, nursery nurses & attending c sections

    ocmama replied to FemmeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I recently took the NRP there were 9 sections. I was taught all 9, but told that what I was learning at the end was beyond my scope of practice i.e. administering

  13. New L&D nurse advice

    ocmama replied to LDRPNurse7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks!:)

  14. New L&D nurse advice

    ocmama replied to LDRPNurse7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry I don't have an answer for your question. My question is for you: How did you land a new grad job in OB? What type of experience/certifications do you have on your resume? It seems like they...

  15. organizations

    ocmama replied to RNCoastiewife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I recently went to a new grad open house and the L&D manger wanted M/S experience NRP and ACLS, she also mentioned fetal monitoring, but that seemed less important (my understanding is that you...

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

    ocmama posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went to nursing school because I want to work in L&D and/or postpartum. I don't dislike M/S, but my heart just isn't in it. I graduated in Dec. '06 and did not get a job right away (had a baby...

  17. "Old" New Grad unemployed nurses in California

    ocmama replied to Gem0607's topic in California Nursing

    Check out California School of Health Sciences. They are in OC and LA, but maybe you can do the drive. Their course is 9 days long, but on weekends. I can't remember how much ($600-$900). Ask a nurse...

  18. "Old" New Grad unemployed nurses in California

    ocmama replied to Gem0607's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated in Dec. '06 and haven't worked, because I chose to be a stay at home mom (kids 4, 2 and 10 mos) Now I am beginning to think about working and it is a tough market so I am putting it aside...

  19. "not-so-new-grad" needs advice

    ocmama posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated in Dec. '06 and did not get a job right away (had a baby in '05, '07 and '09 and chose to stay at home and be a mom) At the time there were a lot of jobs in CA and so I wasn't too worried...