Skips MSN, RN

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    If I struggled being a L&D nurse, will I struggle as a CNM?

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

    Thank you for your reply. It is appreciated. I think some of it was related to having to be away from home at night 3-4 nights per week. I only saw my fiancé (now husband) half the week due to...
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    Job Shadowing After Interview in LDRP

    Skips replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would say basic things like, do show up on time and ready to go. Ask questions outside of the room. Shadowing is typically hands off, so no patient care. Bring something to write with and a small...
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    Job Shadowing After Interview in LDRP

    Skips replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations! I hope I am not too late with this reply. If you already shadowed, how did it go? Ask questions as they come up! I'm sure you will have a lot once you are there. Are you an...
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    L&D - How long to get used to c-sections?

    Skips replied to noramaye's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello! I am just one of many nurses who circulated for a c-section. I will give my 2 cents... I will tell you the very first surgery I watched as a student nurse was a GYN surgery. It wasn't bad...
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    Bedside with an MSN?

    Skips replied to Sophia P's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I will try to help. I think you should keep in mind which program is cheaper. ABSN and the MSN with clinical nurse leader will put you at the same place post graduation. You will need some...
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    Should I take this job at a community college?

    Skips posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello! I have been a nurse for 5 years. 3 of those years have been in L&D. 2 were in outpatient prior to that. I have an offer for a full time teaching job at a community college in their ADN...
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    Should I take this job at a community college?

    Skips replied to Skips's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello, all! I greatly appreciate the responses. I did not take the position. I ultimately want to feel like I have enough expertise before I teach and I don’t think I do at this time. I’m going to...
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    Exhausted; I want a way out.

    Skips replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    What an update! Congratulations! I read this whole thread. I’m so, so happy things worked out for the better. I hope you can find your nursing spot after all these years. I am 30, nurse for almost 6...
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    Bedside with an MSN?

    Skips replied to Sophia P's topic in General Nursing

    I have a MSN and I work bedside. It’s
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    How many applications did you complete?

    Skips posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have two applications completed for FNP school. One is a BSN to DNP at Creighton and the other is a MSN FNP at Clarkson College. How many schools did you apply to and how many did you get into?...
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    Help! Not-new-nurse anxiety in L&D

    Skips posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I need help, and I will start counseling about it here soon. However, I'm turning to allnurses.com to put a label on what I'm feeling because I'm very confused. I have been a nurse for 5 years total,...
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    Should I be upfront with my supervisor?

    Skips posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked on my L&D floor for 2.5 years. I took a 7 week break and went to another hospital on their LDRP floor closer to my home, but I didn't like it and went back to my current hospital....
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    Should I be upfront with my supervisor?

    Skips replied to Skips's topic in Nursing Career

    Not necessarily, it is more of a courtesy than anything
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    Thinking of switching from nurse to elementary teacher. Bad idea?

    Skips replied to Skips's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello! I wanted to update everyone. I never did go into elementary education. After working as a school nurse, I realized what teachers went through daily and it is definitely something I was not...
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    Who Did NOT Do a Year of Med Surg?

    Skips replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't, and I am glad I didn't! I never had interest in doing a year of med/surg. I wanted to get into L&D right from when I graduated, but of course, I didn't at first. They don't really hire...
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    Fully drain distended bladder?

    Skips replied to haunani's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was taught to stop draining at 800ml d/t hypotension and bladder spasm. I think you should consult your hospital's specific policy on this, as the exact numbers vary facility to facility. Let us...
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    Labor & Delivery Interview (New Grad)

    Skips replied to valerieperez21's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry you did not get any replies on time! How did it go?
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    Transferring RN license

    Skips replied to Hamz's topic in General Nursing

    You can still practice while holding multiple state licenses. As long as you renew and pay on time, you can hold how ever many licenses you want. As far as applying for an endorsement in another...
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    Forgot to unclamp the secondary

    Skips replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    This happens a lot! Your hospital may implement something to help decrease this issue. I wasn't taught to "back prime", but many nursing schools are teaching students to start back priming their...
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    L&D “extremes”

    Skips replied to SDtraumamama18's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been in OB for 2.5 years. Here are my numbers so far: Largest set of multiples: triplets Longest overdue: 42.2 weeks Youngest mother: 16 Oldest mother: 43 Grand multipara: 12 Biggest baby:...
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    Bloody Urine in Foley Catheter Postpartum?

    Skips replied to Hope888's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The vag deliveries with a Foley seems unnecessary, I agree. That is asking for infection or trauma! Klone's answers are spot
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    New Grad in L&D-

    Skips replied to shebrannew's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations! I love OB nursing. I hope you will, too. It sounds like you know you are getting into a challenge, and that is the first step here. I do have a question. Is this a teaching hospital?...
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    MOTHER BABY INTERVIEW

    Skips replied to oliviaapNS's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello there! I am a labor & delivery nurse, so I think I can help! Your experience sounds relevant, so I would be surprised if you did not get an interview. I also think your certification in...
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    RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    Skips replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    I am very happy, for a multitude of reasons. With nursing, I am guaranteed a stable income. I made very good money at entry level, with raises every year. I live in a stable part of the country, and...
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    On-call requirements

    Skips replied to kaprielipp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are required to sign up for 8 on-call shifts per year. I am full-time. I am unsure if this number differs for part-time or PRN employees. You are on call for 12 hours, are paid $3/hr at home. If...