Skips MSN, RN

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 notebook to take notes. You got this!

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 experienced nurse that wants labor experience? Or a ne...

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 at all. My nursing instructors told us students to...

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 clinical experience after graduation as a nurse b...

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 program. I would be teaching in their second to last s...

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 see where my career takes me! ?

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 years, and I could relate to your post. I’m already...

I have a MSN and I work bedside. It’s possible!

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? Thank you!

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, 3 of them in labor and delivery. I feel like a new...

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. That was a big mistake. I do not want to work nights...

Not necessarily, it is more of a courtesy than anything else.

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 interested in doing after working for that district. T...

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 new grads. So, I worked in a clinic and did school ...

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 know what you find! ?

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

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 state, it all depends. Some BONs are quicker than other...

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 secondary bags. You hold the secondary bag below the p...

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: 11#10oz Smallest baby: 1 pound 6 oz Biggest QBL: 3000

The vag deliveries with a Foley seems unnecessary, I agree. That is asking for infection or trauma! Klone's answers are spot on.

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? The residents will do their own exams for the most...

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 perinatal bereavement is great. It also shows that you...

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 healthcare is thriving here. I can move anywhere I ...

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 you get called in, it's time and a half.

Hi! I am a full time acute care nurse working in labor and delivery. I also do postpartum occasionally. I love it. (: I am also in school getting my master's in nursing education. I would say keep an open mind and see which clinical rotations you en...