geekynurseRN

geekynurseRN has 3 years experience and specializes in Labor & Delivery.

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1. I finally did it!

   geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm in Kansas City,

2. I finally did it!

   geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks! Any one have any tips for me? I start orientation in two weeks. Are there any good books or resources I should read? Thanks a

3. any tips to land a job in a maternity setting w no experience???

   geekynurseRN replied to maddox11's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Well I just got hired for a L&D position with no experience and the manager was really impressed that I went out there and joined AWHONN, got my NRP, and did my intro to FHM

4. I finally did it!

   geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I actually got offered a L&D position at another hospital and I accepted! I'm so excited! The manager was really impressed that I am a member or AWHONN and have my NRP, ACLS, and Intro to FHM...

5. any tips to land a job in a maternity setting w no experience???

   geekynurseRN replied to maddox11's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I suggest getting your NRP and joining AWHONN, you can also take the beginning to FHM class by AWHONN. If you're trying to get into the hospital basic med/surg is great as well as critical care / ICU...

6. I finally did it!

   geekynurseRN replied to geekynurseRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think those things help because it shows you have initiative and are not waiting for your employer to provide those things for you. I am a member of AWHONN (been for over 3 years) and have gone to...

7. I finally did it!

   geekynurseRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I got my foot in the door of OB nursing finally! It took me six months to get my first job out of nursing school when I was living in Colorado. So I started out working in a prison for 6 months, we...

8. What Graduate Nurse/Internship Programs are available now?

   geekynurseRN replied to kdan's topic in Texas Nursing

   20 jobs? I applied to over 200 jobs in 6 months and ended up working in a Prison. Try

9. Funny Names

   geekynurseRN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   My best friend's name is Candida. I like to remind here every once in awhile she was named after a lady partsl

10. Medical Nurse with an OB interview, any advice?

    geekynurseRN replied to mjs2118's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did you end up getting the job? You interviewed at the hospital you are working at? Did you current boss know you were interviewing for this position? Sorry I ask so many questions, I'm going to...

11. Best place to get NRP & C-EFM certification?

    geekynurseRN replied to RNewbie22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For NRP look at your local pediatric hospitals and get in contact with a person that runs the classes. I was going to take a NRP class before I moved at a Children's

12. I need some advice on getting hired PLEASE!!!!

    geekynurseRN replied to chrystie4067's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does your hospital not have a NICU? Maybe you could start with PICU or Mom & Baby at your current hospital instead of trying to switch

13. Unsure of where I belong...

    geekynurseRN replied to kRN0512's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say give it some more time. Maybe if you still feel the same after a year look into transferring to a different department. I think it is pretty common for us new grads to second guess ourselves...

14. 29 applications in and still no job!!!

    geekynurseRN replied to Trei1972's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    29 applications???? I had over 200 in before I got my first

15. How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

    geekynurseRN replied to violet_violet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Any one recommend any that don't make you too warm? My problem is finding some that don't make me