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  1. "Will it ever get easier?"

    Nursesuzi replied to Di0202's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I'm a new nurse too just coming off my orientation. My paperwork situation is easier than you b/c I'm in Labor and Delivery w/2 pts max. My problems are different and more in the way of critical...

  2. Anyone left L & D for another area due to stress?

    Nursesuzi posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone started in L&D and left for Maternity, or Nursery due to the stress level? Just

  3. Nurses with insomnia- anyone tried Indiplon?

    Nursesuzi posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone with insomnia, namely third shifters, tried Indiplon?. Its like Ambien but has a timed release..I've heard. If so, how do you feel the next day after taking it? And does it help you sleep...

  4. Are all day shift nurse burnt out and crabby

    Nursesuzi replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay, you guys are right. Generalizing is wrong. Man, I guess I just am wrapping my mind around the fact that nursing is stressful and anywhere there is stress and many women your going to have some...

  5. Any Single Moms, Out There With Some Advice

    Nursesuzi replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    It is the same price regardless of # of children. It's approx $5000 down, then 139/wk stipend and a $500 year allowance for education. It works out to be about $250/wk. Yes, very expensive. However,...

  6. Any Single Moms, Out There With Some Advice

    Nursesuzi replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I decided to become a single mother the last half of nursing school. In August I took my first nursing job in L&D. I've been training day shift 4x/wk and will go to nights at the end of Nov. Day...

  7. Vag exams

    Nursesuzi posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any tips from you L&D nurses on vag exams and how to interpret

  8. Vag exams

    Nursesuzi replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any tips from you L&D nurses on vag exams and how to interpret

  9. Abusive, controlling L*D preceptor-any new grads experiencing this?

    Nursesuzi posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in my 9th week as a new grad precepting in Labor & Delivery. I precepted before grad for 7 weeks as a student here. Now, It's a great new grad orientation program with 3 clinical days and one...

  10. Abusive, controlling L*D preceptor-any new grads experiencing this?

    Nursesuzi replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did try what you suggest. I told the preceptor how much I respected her experience and was often in awe of her and that is why I was nervous and sometimes made mistakes, etc. It worked for a while...

  11. Abusive, controlling L*D preceptor-any new grads experiencing this?

    Nursesuzi replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did try what you suggest. I told the preceptor how much I respected her experience and was often in awe of her and that is why I was nervous and sometimes made mistakes, etc. It worked for a while...

  12. I took time off from nursing school and now regret it

    Nursesuzi replied to Briac's topic in General Students

    Briac, I started nursing school in 1996, a two year adn program. I quit exactly half way thru due to the fact I was pregnant and had a "funny feeling" that the stress of nursing might endanger my...

  13. Abusive, controlling L*D preceptor-any new grads experiencing this?

    Nursesuzi replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did sit down and speak with "the evil one" about this in a calm and professional manner about 3 weeks ago. I complimented her first telling her I felt lucky to be with an experienced nurse, but her...

  14. to preceptors/nm's...what's your opinion?

    Nursesuzi replied to bruinsrbest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am also a new grad in L&D and over 30. I can so feel your pain! To give you a frame of reference- my training is 12 weeks of classroom and clinical time with 2 set preceptors. 3 clinical days...

  15. How do you single moms find night shift care?

    Nursesuzi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I"m a single mom, night shift nurse (and new grad) who is struggling to make the right decision about night care for my two kids 6 & 11. I am very nervous about this. Currently I work days as I'm...

  16. Criticism from Preceptor

    Nursesuzi posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I work as a new grad in L & D and have been assigned two preceptors to share me. One is great, seems to trust me, give constructive criticism and positive feedback. The other is a...

  17. Criticism from Preceptor

    Nursesuzi replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Nursing Career

    thanks so much for your support, I've been sleepless on this issue since last Wednesday; Within a few hours of my post I've had two helpful responses, I love this website! Suzanne

  18. What was your secret weapon for surviving nursing school??

    Nursesuzi replied to michelle_s_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Michelle, you're going to think I'm crazy, but my answer is study during the wee hours of the morning. I has divorce, a parent with cancer and single parenthood with two kids while nursing school. I...