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  1. Crying?

    BuckRN replied to daisygirl5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am generally not an emotional person, but I absolutely cried when I saw a birth in nursing school. To be honest, that is the only actual birth I have seen. I am sure I will cry many times as I...

  2. Trying to Transition: Clinic OB/Gyn to L&D

    BuckRN replied to MissJS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It took me FOREVER a few years to find this online EFM course through AWHONN, so here is a link so that you can find it easier. Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

  3. Identity as a nurse.

    BuckRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    "Nurse" is absolutely part of my identity. I honestly can't put a finger on when it started. I'm as proud of my identity as a nurse as I am of my identity as a mother. I love my career choice and...

  4. Help! I hate my first nursing job!

    BuckRN replied to SusGob711's topic in General Nursing

    I really disliked my first nursing job as well, but I was able to turn it into a good thing for me. I hated the way I was passed from preceptor to preceptor during my orientation, but because I am a...

  5. What are my options in San Diego?

    BuckRN replied to RHill9919's topic in California Nursing

    I know of a few schools that do 2nd degree accelerated BSN programs, but I am not sure about the online pre-reqs. The two I know about are Azusa Pacific and

  6. New shift, new person

    BuckRN replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad there are people like you who want to go to day shift. I despise working days! I think part of what got me my new job is that when the panel asked if I was ok working nights I said "I...

  7. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    BuckRN replied to EMTcap's topic in California Nursing

    I can speak from experience on Chula Vista DOU/Telemetry. It is not a true DOU floor. It is glorified med/surg. The patients are mostly Spanish speaking and the doctors are hard to work with. That...

  8. Any current John Peter Smith nurses on here?

    BuckRN replied to BuckRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the help! Usually, I would have no problem driving as far as Dallas, but 1) I am still getting used to driving on these torn up Texas roads and get all turned around even with my GPS...

  9. Any current John Peter Smith nurses on here?

    BuckRN replied to BuckRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Dallas is far for me and I love buying online, but only after I have tried brands/styles on to see if they fit. I'm hoping someone can recommend something closer to

  10. Need advice on good resources for healthcare Spanish.

    BuckRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting ready to start work at a county hospital in Texas with a very large Hispanic population. I spent 18 months as a new grad working in a hospital in San Diego with a mostly Spanish...

  11. What does it cost to renew your license?

    BuckRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    CA (where I just came from) is $140 for 2 years and Texas (where I am now) just went up to $70 for 2

  12. Current Student. Questions for experienced nurses :)

    BuckRN replied to ama3t's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any volunteering is better than none! I hope I am not coming across as discouraging. I just don't want you to waste time and money like I did on things that were useless to me in the job hunt. If...

  13. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    BuckRN replied to EMTcap's topic in California Nursing

    @Meg16-What units did you interview for Green and Chula? I used to work at both and might be able to provide you with some names you might

  14. New Grad salary in California?

    BuckRN replied to Guest603994's topic in California Nursing

    Where I used to work in San Diego (Scripps), you got an extra $1/hr for BSN and extra $2/hr for MSN. I have a BSN and honestly, I don't expect to get paid more for that, I just expect to be...

  15. Current Student. Questions for experienced nurses :)

    BuckRN replied to ama3t's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is there a pregnancy crisis center in your area that you could volunteer at? That might give you more applicable experiences to talk about in an interview than a special needs clinic. I was an active...

  16. To The Beginning

    BuckRN replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for sharing a glimpse of you! It is awesome to see nurses sharing "life" with each other. Many blessings to you in your future! May your NICU job provide you many challenges,...

  17. heart rate 40 ,SBP 60, for over an hour

    BuckRN replied to brownbook's topic in Cardiac

    Did your BP monitor tell you the MAP? The patient could have been fairly asymptomatic if his MAP was still 60 or above. MAP is generally an important reading in ICU, but is often forgotten about on...

  18. Rhythm interpretation a fib

    BuckRN replied to lolakbolak's topic in Cardiac

    Most Tele nurses forget that Junctional Rhythms exist. Don't get caught in this trap! Unless this patient's rate was under 50, the rhythm you are describing would be interpreted as accelerated...

  19. Dilemma - what to do...

    BuckRN replied to Stacey30's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think the OR program could be a good segway into L&D in the future. Not many L&D nurses have operating room experience, but if you did, they would barely have to train you as a circulator or...

  20. Current Student. Questions for experienced nurses :)

    BuckRN replied to ama3t's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it is really important to find out what the specific unit you are looking into sees as valuable. Some units love nurses who have AWHONN memberships and some couldn't care less. Some really...

  21. Salary?

    BuckRN replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It really depends on where you are. I was a Tele nurse in San Diego, Ca making $38/hr base pay after 3.5 years of experience, with a $4/hr night shift differential , but am now moving to Texas and...

  22. L&D RN supplies?

    BuckRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just received the call today offering me a position in labor and delivery after 3 years of looking for open positions not requiring previous experience. My question is what supplies (if any) would...

  23. L&D RN supplies?

    BuckRN replied to BuckRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! I just bought Danskos in the black patent so I will be able to wipe the nastiness off! I guess I will just wait to see how the floor is before buying anything else. It's a county hospital so...

  24. Cardiac RN gone rogue

    BuckRN replied to BelleKRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just got hired today as an L&D nurse after working in Cardiac Care for 3.5 years. I know I am going to feel like a new grad again, but I am so excited. This has been my dream since before...

  25. Anyone with experience in travel to only one specific area?

    BuckRN posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I am relocating from California to Fort Worth, Texas in May. There are so many hospitals in the surrounding area, I am considering trying to use an agency for the first 6 months or so we are out...