Skips MSN, RN

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    What kind of nurse are you?

    Skips replied to Atelophobia's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Postpartum Nurses being the Baby Nurse?

    Skips replied to holmesln's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We admit the baby on L&D and put standing orders in. We do an initial assessment, measurements, growth chart, and two hours of vitals all on L&D. We also give vitamin K and the erythromycin...
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    Postpartum Nurses being the Baby Nurse?

    Skips replied to holmesln's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have two separate units: L&D and postpartum. There are limited postpartum nurses that are trained to second in deliveries. Most of the nurses that are the "second" or "baby nurse" are L&D...
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    From L&D to Post Partum

    Skips posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, everyone! I have been full-time on labor and delivery for a year and a half. I am moving to a position where I get to do both L&D and postpartum, about as equal shifts as I can do. I am...
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    Mother/baby and L&D

    Skips replied to jenoglv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work L&D and I am currently cross-training to mother baby. I would stay where you are in mother baby for a year, then ask to be cross-trained or go full-time to L&D. It's valuable to have...
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    Are you doing these things on your L&D floor?

    Skips replied to ksusn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1. Urine screen on all new admits My hospital does a UDS on patients that were late to prenatal care, had no prenatal care, or admitted to drug use during pregnancy. We are required to get a consent...
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    Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

    Skips replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ISFJ. I work in L&D and
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    I'm so mad!

    Skips posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I interviewed in the ED at a small community hospital, a short drive from my house. I was so excited to have an interview with them! It seemed to go well, but it was short. Just 20 minutes long...
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    Metropolitan Community College...do you absolutely have to have a 4.0 GPA?

    Skips posted a topic in General Nursing

    My GPA is 3.798. It's definitely not a 4.0....is it worth applying to Metro anyway? I will have A&P I and II, along with other pre-req's by the time I apply. Any experiences would be
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    New Grad Struggling

    Skips replied to hrahrmh's topic in General Nursing

    This post made me really empathize with you. I have mental illness diagnoses, the majority diagnosed within the past year. When I graduated from nursing school over 2 years ago, I wasn't diagnosed or...
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    I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    Skips replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, this reminds me of the very first time I did peri care in CNA class! I had that smell in my nose for a week. But it wasn't really my nose, it was all in my head. Because I wasn't used to it. You...
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    Got fired for a medication error

    Skips replied to Sonyab's topic in Patient Medications

    Something tells me this story isn't real. However, I will answer as if this event actually occurred. You did not practice nursing safely. I think it was the correct action that you were let go. Would...
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    New grads in float positions

    Skips replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in Nursing Career

    It's a wonderful idea if you work for a hospital with a good orientation program. I have seen new grads thrive in the float pool. I think you should go for it! It sounds like you love to learn, which...
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    RN in more than one state

    Skips replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    You can certainly have licenses in different states. I have mine in Nebraska and Minnesota. However, I lost my multi-state license for Iowa (in Nebraska, when I was licensed and declared my home state...
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    Charting in Obstetrics

    Skips replied to Jesslan84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I chart in 30 minute intervals. However, for big decels and rescuscitation measures, I chart exactly when I did it. Just like the PP
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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    Skips replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    When I wore scrubs to work, I changed before I went out. I wasn't a fan of wearing them in public, if I could help it. I didn't deal with bodily fluids often (clinic nurse), but I still wanted to...
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    Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    Skips replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I did, but I also kept an open mind during school. I had to keep applying for 2 years after school to get into the specialty I wanted. Keep your options open!
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    RN looking for an opportunity, but.

    Skips posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, nurses! I am a BSN trained nurse starting a master's program this fall. I have a year and a half of experience under my belt. I am currently a school nurse. Since I graduated, I have had zero...
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    RN looking for an opportunity, but.

    Skips replied to Skips's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi! Awesome advice. I landed a L&D job! Thanks
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    I'm joinin' the ranks!

    Skips posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, everyone! I accepted a job to work L&D. There are about 230 births per month in the unit. PP and L&D are separate units. I will float there or to the special care nursery if census is...
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    What type of soap do you use?

    Skips replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I use a bar soap from Lush. It's a pink one with a bubble gum smell to it. I love it! It's not too sweet or strong and it doesn't have harsh chemicals in
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    New Job - Office RN (worried)

    Skips replied to CarolLoriRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Clinic nursing is a different kind of busy than acute care. Be prepared to be on your feet and get ready to practice lots of multitasking! The main thing is to work on being efficient with your time,...
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    Paralyzed with Career Choices

    Skips replied to Lavender619's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I live in the Twin Cities, and I have been applying forever for L&D. It is VERY difficult to get into Fairview, so I applaud you and your offers! Allina might be iffy due to all the...
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    HCMC Minnesota hiring process

    Skips replied to New new's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine they do! I would call HR and ask if you are concerned. Congrats on landing a job at HCMC! It's an honor. (: (Minnesota nurse
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    what's your pet peeve?

    Skips replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Parents that won't take responsibility for their kids. Teachers that believe a minor concern is a life-threatening emergency. Students that don't listen and/or are adamant about going home or missing...