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  1. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

    Irishobrn replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got my BSN at Aspen and had no trouble with getting into an FNP program. I'm currently attending Simmons College for that. But there were several other online schools I looked at the were fine...

  2. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

    Irishobrn replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had no problem begin accepted into ALL the MSN programs I applied to with my Aspen Degree. CCNE accreditation is all that is needed. If you are interested in a specific program you can always talk...

  3. RN-MSN program at Aspen University

    Irishobrn replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I didn't do my MSN at Aspen, they do not have a NP program. But I enjoyed the RN to BSN program, found it not difficult and I did the program full time while working full time. There are no hidden...

  4. Axis point Healthcare

    Irishobrn replied to Kfultz07's topic in Telephone Triage

    They have fixed shift schedules. They recently introduced weekend alternatives three 10's but get paid for 40...and other part time 8 and 10 hr shift schedules. You get to pick your first schedule...

  5. Aspen University

    Irishobrn replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just finished the RN to BSN last month, degree conferred on 06/06/2016. They are CCNE accredited but not regionally accredited. For nursing the CCNE is more important, none of the MSN programs I...

  6. Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

    Irishobrn replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Accepted in the Sept 2016 cohort am wondering if anyone else will be beginning then and if there are any updates from students currently

  7. Axis point Healthcare

    Irishobrn replied to Kfultz07's topic in Telephone Triage

    Axis Point Health is a good company to work for. Fixed schedules so not a lot of flexibility, other than that it's good. You are not micro managed, but you are accountable for meeting standards....

  8. Fetal monitoring competencies

    Irishobrn replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our facility is requiring NCC EFM certification as of 12/31/10. All new nurses have 1 year to pass. All providers and nurses needed to get certified. I'm not a new nurse so I just went and took the...

  9. cervical exams?

    Irishobrn replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Scope out all the epiduralized patients on your unit and ask to check them before the doctor or experienced nurse. This will help you get more comfortable and enable you to really be able to feel...

  10. How are pitocin orders written at your facility?

    Irishobrn replied to newbiepnp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Again different providers write the orders differently, and some are more agressive than others with the use of pitocin. But generally they write start at 2mu and increase 1-2 every 20-30minutes...

  11. Nursery and NICU

    Irishobrn replied to jagalu100305's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work in either of those units, I work in L&D...but have had my share of problems with the NICU. In our hospital it seems they are annoyed each time we call them over...even though the...

  12. What do you wear to work?

    Irishobrn replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hopital scrubs. But we are allowed to carry in and change into our personal scrubs if we need to. Some of the nurses are very sensitive to the detergents from the hospital scrubs and as long as we...

  13. Who is in the OR during a c-section?

    Irishobrn replied to kirchnerfamily's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I work: Patient Patient's support person OB House Officer (hospitalist ob to assist with the surgery) Scrub Tech Circulating Nurse (L&D nurse who is primary care nurse for patient)...

  14. Reasons why you love OB nursing?

    Irishobrn replied to RN2B73's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are so many reasons to love L&D! There's being an important part of the start or additions to a family. The intimate bonding with your patient. The adrenaline of emergencies that usually...

  15. A Couple questions about your LDRP facility

    Irishobrn replied to zaksmomrn84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow we are totally spoiled where I work. We have delivery carts, monitoring equipment, warmers, and pumps in every room. The only supplies we need to get separately are vacuums, forceps, and...

  16. Raising C-Section Room Temperature for preemie births

    Irishobrn replied to nicu1991's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The NICU has our temp raised to 70 degrees in the OR for all births. I understand why they want the temp up but it can cause other problems. It's warm in there and the docs and scrub tech are all...

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

    Irishobrn replied to lesliebeth1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started out in L&D and I always thought it was the best thing I could have done. It can be overwhelming no matter where you start, but starting in the area you want to ultimately be in is a...

  18. Labor and delivery vs. Postpartum

    Irishobrn replied to michellesebert's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's not my attitude it's the way it is where I work. We tried floating the PP's over to us but unfortunately it wasn't mandatory so most refused. The several that were really interested eventually...

  19. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Irishobrn replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Educating and motivating your patients to take control of their weight is important. But making them feel bad or guilty for where they already are is not a good way to movtivate them. Believe me...

  20. L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

    Irishobrn replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital has banned us from holding legs anymore...too many nurses have gotten hurt that way. Now we are to position them in stirrups or ask that they pull their own legs into position. The docs...

  21. L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

    Irishobrn replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Positioning for comfort is the doula's job...but when that position interfere's with my ability to monitor the baby or when the position isn't comfortable for the patient during a decel I have to...

  22. Labor and delivery vs. Postpartum

    Irishobrn replied to michellesebert's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have no doubt that some PP nurses are up to the challenges they are supposed to be up to. Those nurses however are severely in the minority in the hospital that I work in. They only have 4...

  23. L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

    Irishobrn replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not a fan of doulas in general because most of them get in the way of what I'm trying to do. I haven't encounterd any that are dangerous though...although sometimes I've had to point out what...

  24. Labor and delivery vs. Postpartum

    Irishobrn replied to michellesebert's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's very difficult to respect the PP nurses in our hospital when they don't seem to be able to handle anything but uncomplicated patients. Even the doctors make comments like "we better not send...