AllisonRN

Congratulations! :)

Congratulations! I loved my pinning ceremony...it will forever be a great memory! Best wishes on your NCLEX.

Congratulations!

Wow...Congratulations!

Keeping you and your family in prayer.

ebear...CONGRATULATIONS! :nuke:

Hi Finally2008...I sent you a private message. CONGRATS on your upcoming graduation!

Hi there...hope this dream will become a reality for you. Best Wishes!

Hello...I was researching some information about earning the RNC credential. CCPR (The Center for Certification Preparation and Review) has a website where one can order online practice examinations, examination study workbooks and EFM casebooks. The website is www.ccprnet.org. Hopefully this might be of some help to you. Best Wishes:nuke:

Seasons Greetings :Holly2: I am a Mother/Baby nurse and have been for one year now...love it! On occasion I do Newborn nursery, but with our unit...the nursery nurse is second on deliveries. I am not comfortable with the deliveries yet so...I always have someone attend deliveries with me. My hope is to learn Antepartum next. When I work Mother/Baby...we can have up to 5 couplets.

You are welcome Luvelyone! missfitness226...I sent you a private message on your questions. Have a good day!

Hi Missy...I'll do my best to try to help you with how things worked at the first hospital I worked at upon graduation from nursing school. 1. The probationary period was 90 days. Upon completion of the 90 days...I received a formal written evaluation. 2. I had a preceptor for 16 weeks. I will say that I had at least 3 preceptors during this time, but truly felt that each one had great knowledge on my first unit. Some folks I know who graduated with me had only one preceptor at other hospitals, but...I rolled with what I had. 3. My first place of employment had a "formal" mentor program. This was great as I was able to call my mentor anytime I needed to for support and encouragement. She worked on the night shift as well and if it were a night where I could leave my floor for about 10 minutes...I would go and see her as well. 4. I started off on a Med-Surg unit. I did this for four months and then happily went to my present place of employment where I am a Mother/Baby RN. I love it. I will tell you during those four months of Med-Surg...I saw more than I could have imagined, but truly always wanted to be a Mother/Baby RN and I jumped at the chance when another hospital offered me a position in that unit. Many told me to work Med-Surg first to gain the experience. I can only tell you that Med-Surg was not for me, but I was grateful for the short time that I spent there. Many units now will take new grads in various specialty areas. I have several former classmates that went directly to ER, ICU, Cardiac and L&D have never given a second thought to doing Med-Surg first. Hope this helps!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was waiting for your "pass" post!!!:balloons:

One of my favorite gifts was a Cross pen with my name and RN engraved on it. Things Remembered also has a nice "RN" emblem Cross pen that can be engraved. Congrats to you and your new nurse!

Please also try www.nursingthings.com they have stethoscope lights and a variety of other items. The customer service is wonderful.