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  1. Does an employer have to have staff phone numbers?

    TonieRN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I work both in a hospital as a staff nurse and in an office as a manager. YES, the employer NEEDS a way to reach you. It is up to you whether or not to work extra; however, remember...there is NO...

  2. New RN very nervous about starting out in L&D

    TonieRN replied to lesliebeth1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started out as a student nurse extern in L&D. Went to PP as a new grad and 8 months later cross trained to L&D as an RN. Fear is good in OB, esp L&D. It will keep you on your toes. OB is...

  3. Labor and delivery vs. Postpartum

    TonieRN replied to michellesebert's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BTW...I dont see this as an issue at all in the lvl 1 facility where i now work, BUT we ALL do everything. We each may have preferences and that can change with the day of the week...lol. But the...

  4. Labor and delivery vs. Postpartum

    TonieRN replied to michellesebert's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw this also in both the level 3 and level 2 facilities where I worked. Postpartum in many ways felt like the "stepchild" in OB. I was one of the few nurses who worked on both units at both...

  5. My first OB Interview

    TonieRN replied to RaziRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Level 3...tertiary hosp....takes everything...keeps everything....a good place to learn...has a highly skilled NICU that you respect. Level 2...we didnt like to keep them under 32 wks...those were...

  6. My first OB Interview

    TonieRN replied to RaziRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BTW..i have worked at level 1, 2, and 3 facilities...in reverse order actually...started at a level 3..went to a level 2...now at a level 1....the level 1 scares me the most....you have the least...

  7. My first OB Interview

    TonieRN replied to RaziRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, there is downtime in OB at times. However that can QUICKLY change. Postpartum and nursery are good places to start in OB. You will be on orientation for some time. Use that time wisely. If...

  8. applied to USI

    TonieRN replied to TonieRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I called graduate admissions...file is complete...deemed "eligible".....letters will go out between March 7-11th....so i guess i just have to wait:rolleyes:...i am also applying to frontier. That app...

  9. It finally happened to me....

    TonieRN replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe what you DO need IS a vacation. It is amazing how a few days away can rejuviate you.....clear your mind.

  10. My first OB Interview

    TonieRN replied to RaziRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dress professionally. This will make you FEEL more confident. Be honest about who you are and why you want to work in OB. I would not mention that you quit med surg because of stress. OB can be...

  11. Should I apply to several FNP programs, or just one?

    TonieRN replied to Leanne62499's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am also currently in the process of applying...both to Frontier and to USI...also considering U of C....hoping to start this fall also... Best of luck to both of you :)

  12. Graduate Entry 2011 applicants

    TonieRN replied to areawoman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Ive applied to USI and will be applying to Frontier. Ap for USI went in last week....still one more essay to write for Frontier.....Hoping to start this fall. Start my stats class tomorrow evening....

  13. Applying to MSN programs FNP

    TonieRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone, New to this site....just submitted my application to USI last week...will be submitting ap to Frontier in next week or so...wanting to start FNP program this fall. Would love to chat...

  14. New grad offered job in ED & mom/baby just wanting some advice

    TonieRN replied to Arr.enn2010's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I LOVE OB in general....mother/baby...labor and antenatal. Where is your heart? Both are radically different.......OB nurses are unique...most nurses either love OB, hate it, or are...

  15. What other schools are dropping MSN for DNP?

    TonieRN replied to smkiya's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Indiana State University has jumped on the bandwagon too.....no more MSN....bringing in the

  16. online FNP programs

    TonieRN replied to HAPPYNPROUD's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I cant speak for those programs, but I am also currently applying to online NP programs and want to wish you the best of

  17. Did your Docs get you a Christmas gift or recognize your work?

    TonieRN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    You dont work for your doctors. You provide care for patients, working for a facility. Your "thank you" should be knowing you did the best job caring for your patients during your shift. It is not...

  18. Would you marry a Doctor?

    TonieRN replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok....I am new to this site but feel I have to respond to this post. I have been married to my husband for almost 22 yrs now. He is a doctor. We met our freshman year in college. I was prenursing. He...