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  1. Thank you to postpartum preceptors!!

    busymommy posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was given a preceptorship in postpartum, which is where I'd like to devote my career. It is unheard of to get this kind of placement at my college (major med-surg focus), and I have to say that my...

  2. Thank you to postpartum preceptors!!

    busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, PinkNBlue. I'm having a wonderful time on my unit, learning more every day, and there's great rapport among the PP nursing staff. I think working three 12s back-to-back was a good test of my...

  3. Words of encouragement

    busymommy replied to Jennybrie's topic in General Students

    Thank you, Jenniebrie. The "Chicken Soup" series is always good for stuff like that, and I keep forgetting that I want the all the "Nurse's Soul" editions. :-) We need to take care of ourselves,...

  4. Words of encouragement

    busymommy replied to Jennybrie's topic in General Students

    I'm have 2 weeks left of my last clinical (community health) in my final semester of nursing school. I graduate in 67 days (not that I'm counting!) :) My preceptor at this clinical site (part of a...

  5. What I want vs. reality

    busymommy posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay. So I graduate in December with my BSN (finally!!) and after clinical experiences in many, many areas, postspartum nursing is where my heart is. As you know, this is a popular specialty and many...

  6. Anyone here start in OB as new grad?

    busymommy replied to brittykbritt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, rn/writer! I especially appreciated the bit about focusing on being a good, competent nurse, rather than on changing lives. Really good advice, no matter the

  7. Considering a move to Oregon...good job markets?

    busymommy replied to jonfoley83's topic in Oregon Nursing

    We will likely be moving to the Eugene area next year, for family. Hubs is already looking at his employment prospects and since Eugene is home for him, he's well-acquainted with the area, cost of...

  8. Relocating to Southern Oregon

    busymommy replied to OregonRuralRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    What can you tell me about the work environment in your hospital, Love911Nursing? Do the RNs generally seem happy to be there? What's the nurse-to-patient ratio like on, say, a med-surg floor? Also,...

  9. So how's the job market NOW?

    busymommy posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Just wondering if things are loosening up yet in Oregon as far as jobs. Feel free to post about your area, but I'm most interested in the central and southern parts of the state (Willamette Valley...

  10. Advice for new nursing students!

    busymommy replied to BrittRN2B14's topic in General Students

    Jennifer70 hit all the main points I wanted to mention. Especially the ink & paper - those are excellent things to stock up on at Costco/Sam's Club, or wherever you can find the best price for...

  11. A soon-to-be new grad who actually WANTS to work in geriatrics!

    busymommy posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, so I'm graduating in December and I'm seriously considering geriatrics/LTC as a career option. :loveya: I've got a knack for working with older folks (which makes me an oddity in my class of 23)...

  12. questioning postpartum nursing?

    busymommy replied to kgregoRN11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First of all, I love your handle, nuts4mymutts! I just had a conversation about this with my advisor yesterday, and told her the idea of "having" to work in med-surg makes me so sad when all I've...

  13. A soon-to-be new grad who actually WANTS to work in geriatrics!

    busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so glad to hear that, egglady! :yelclap: I've talked with one of my nursing instructors and she said essentially the same thing. Another told me that LTC/geriatrics is just "another type of...

  14. So how's the job market NOW?

    busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks, taz! Can you tell me exactly where on the westside that Kaiser hospital will be? Any target date for opening day? That's very encouraging, and I know my DH will be happy to hear about that....

  15. So how's the job market NOW?

    busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks, taz5869. I'm from the Tacoma area and have heard about the difficulties in Portland. I know what you mean about prohibitive distance. Ironically, Lincoln City and Newport are the areas we've...

  16. L&D vs Med Surg for a first job after graduating.

    busymommy replied to annoddle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am SO GLAD I read this thread. :yelclap: I will graduate in December and the professors at my college are from both schools of thought regarding med-surg before specializing. Some say "Yes, you...

  17. A soon-to-be new grad who actually WANTS to work in geriatrics!

    busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LoveMyBugs, I hadn't thought of that. I've got a friendly connection with the wound care RN at my med-surg clinical location, so maybe I should ask my instructor if I can shadow that nurse for a day?...

  18. A soon-to-be new grad who actually WANTS to work in geriatrics!

    busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good point. I was wondering about skills - haven't had the chance in my med-surg clinicals to practice IVs much, but lots of post-op wound care & passing meds (not just PO, either). I know what...

  19. A soon-to-be new grad who actually WANTS to work in geriatrics!

    busymommy replied to busymommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks, NamasteNurse! I have 1 friend in my class who feels the same way I do, and we've pretty much decided we're sticking to the old folks. :) Can you tell me more about what a typical day at work...

  20. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    busymommy replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Learned a hard lesson about this during 1st semester, and it was worth it. When you implement good personal boundaries in school, it helps you keep your perspective. Plus, it's good training for the...

  21. So excited for this new journey!

    busymommy replied to MissyKrissyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi MissKrissy! I'm so excited to hear about what you've been doing. I loved postpartum this semester and I think it's great you're having such a good experience. Stork nurses are busy, that's for...

  22. The Made Incredibly Easy books

    busymommy replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    Definitely like this series. I have the NCLEX prep book and use it now to prepare for theory exams. The maternity and med-surg sections are especially helpful. They have lots of NCLEX style questions...

  23. Five more weeks left in last semester....

    busymommy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I totally understand, and I've only got 4 weeks left of my 2nd semester! One thing that helps keep me going is that the economy's got another year to bounce back before I hit the pavement, looking for...

  24. So excited for this new journey!

    busymommy replied to MissyKrissyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yay, I'm so happy for you! This is the specialty where I think I'd like to be as well, so post some stories from your first few

  25. OB careplan help please!!

    busymommy replied to Liebchen's topic in General Students

    Hi Liebchen. I think you're on the right track - but what about something like "Effective breastfeeding AEB proper latch, no reports of pain by mother..." or "Readiness for Enhanced Knowledge r/t...