ShannonB25

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  1. Holidays - what do you do for co-workers?

    ShannonB25 replied to lovesmarissa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm giving a small gift basket to my nurse manager, along with a card. We're doing a potluck dinner at work for Christmas night so I'm making a pumpkin roll to bring along to that, and probably some...

  2. Needing some reassurance about returning to work, Please!!!

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I am about to return to work on Thursday after an almost two year hiatus resulting from a ridiculous amount of medical problems. I was supposed to have started my new job a month ago,...

  3. Needing some reassurance about returning to work, Please!!!

    ShannonB25 replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Really? I honestly didn't know that this could happen. Maybe I shouldn't have been so honest with them??? I'm a little scared now. Thanks, SmilingBlueEyes. I think I've hit my quota for the year...

  4. Needing some reassurance about returning to work, Please!!!

    ShannonB25 replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You're not going to believe this but I ended up at the ER again...this time with a kidney stone! It's not my first, but it still sucked. I had five days in a row off per my schedule so they just...

  5. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    ShannonB25 replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Whoa...that poor baby. Sounds like mama needs some help to me. Hopefully baby won't need to be fed or held while her nails are drying.

  6. Needing some reassurance about returning to work, Please!!!

    ShannonB25 replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you. I wasn't sure which place would be appropriate to post, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to share your thoughts with

  7. Needing some reassurance about returning to work, Please!!!

    ShannonB25 replied to ShannonB25's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the kind words. I really need them right now. I couldn't sleep at all last night. My head was pounding and my abdomen is really sore (from the big ole bruise on my spleen), and...

  8. Needing some reassurance about returning to work, Please!!!

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am about to return to work on Thursday after an almost two year hiatus resulting from a ridiculous amount of medical problems. I was supposed to have started my new job a month ago, but...

  9. Tattoos and nursing

    ShannonB25 replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    I have a medium sized Japanese symbol on the inside of my left wrist. I had it done so it was just big enough to wear a watch over it while at work (I found a big, sporty one by Nike that works...

  10. Did you ~EVER~ feel this way??

    ShannonB25 replied to vanillabloom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I know exactly how you feel. I didn't graduate until I was 27, and I don't regret it at all. I also didn't apply myself in high school, hated math but loved science and I graduated with my BSN...

  11. top interview questions

    ShannonB25 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    FindingmywayRN, I start on June 20, then I orient for 3 months on days before switching to nights. I wish you the best of luck in your new career too. Keep us posted as to how things are going, ok?...

  12. Hi and a question!

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone! A few of you may remember me from 2-3 yrs ago back when I had access to a computer all the time. I was a new grad OB nurse when I last posted here. I haven't had a computer at home for...

  13. Hi and a question!

    ShannonB25 replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, guys!! I'm really glad to be back, too :) I appreciate the words of support. I'm feeling pretty good about the situation today, and am actually embracing the challenge of it all. Unlike...

  14. top interview questions

    ShannonB25 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First off, good luck with your interviews. I JUST went through all this myself so I know how you're feeling. Let's see...at my interview last week they asked general questions like "what would your...

  15. Help with SVE's

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know I've seen this topic around here before but really needed to post it again. Anyone have any tips for SVE's? I am having a really difficult time with assessing pts before the 5 cm point....

  16. Orientation time in Labor and Delivery

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm being considered for a L&D position in California. I've been told that the orientation would be about 3 months. With being cross-trained into post-partum, nursery, circulating in sections,...

  17. med/surg or L&D

    ShannonB25 replied to lynne,sn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmm...this thread is very interesting. I am a new grad who will begin working in a family birthing center on August 20. I will be trained in labor and delivery and cross trained in the other areas...

  18. Orientation time in Labor and Delivery

    ShannonB25 replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much for sharing your replies with me :) I'll keep ya posted as to how the job pursuit goes. 'Nite

  19. Student nurse question r/t OB

    ShannonB25 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok, I am really interested in L&D, postpartum nursing. In an effort to better prepare myself for this area, I was thinking of taking a childbirth class at my local hospital. I took one about 7...

  20. more fun things to do, by my bro. nurse matt

    ShannonB25 replied to john privett's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dude, you and your brother are too funny!! Love it! Keep 'em coming! Shannon ------------------ "The highest reward for man's toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it."-Johan

  21. We Be Smart

    ShannonB25 replied to nursejanedough's topic in General Nursing

    nursejanedough,I am always telling my husband that most people don't understand that we literally have to learn an entire new language. My husband is getting his degree in psychology and I am always...

  22. who left this here?

    ShannonB25 replied to john privett's topic in Nursing Humor

    john, you are so broken! I love it! Keep 'em

  23. Dream Job

    ShannonB25 replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

    Wow,these are great. Nurs4kids, your post gave me the chills- how wonderful that you are getting to live your dream job! Sounds like they are very fortunate to have you as well. I think that my "dream...

  24. Why LPN??

    ShannonB25 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I can honestly say that I have learned a ton from the LPN's that I've been priveledged enough to work with during school. Come to think of it, every one of them has been extremely professional as...

  25. If an MD shoved you...

    ShannonB25 replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This post has me absolutely fuming. I would not tolerate ANYONE- be them another nurse, an MD, or a volunteer at the hospital putting their hands on me in any form or fashion. I agree wholeheartedly...