I had 2 interviews this week at a local hospital, OB/L&D floor and ER. I just want to work prn. It is totally my choice as to which position I take. I have been mulling this over for days. They...
MountainMama replied to CardioTrans's topic in Ob/Gyn
But at 41.6 wks, weren't you probably a very easy induction - (saying this with no working L&D experience) Pretty ripe and ready to go? From what I learned on my own, doing research preparing for...
Exactly!!! This was a huge problem where I worked before. No one liked our little rural hospital and got annoyed when we called (no residents, etc) . Well, I am sure they were cashing thier nice fat...
MountainMama replied to MountainMama's topic in Nursing Career
There is really a unique situation in small rural hopsitals. Well said! I know exactly what you mean. As far as working, I don't have to, but could really use the extra money-- which will seem...
I am pursuing employment after being off for almost 2 years (again) after this baby. I have an interview Tuesday in fact. After being so very excited all weekend, I suddenly have that creeping doubt...
MountainMama replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency
I'll never forget the 60ish year old man with the light bulb stuck up the rectum - intact- got him in the wee hours of the morning, drunk, nasty, embarrassed, of course. Had to wait until morning for...
MountainMama replied to MountainMama's topic in Nursing Career
I can't wait to talk to them! I didn't realize how much I missed working, until I started thinking about it again. I must be crazy- especially the way nurses are working like dogs in the understaffed...
MountainMama replied to emt89115's topic in Nursing Career
I have thought about that, could be frustrating. And no, there is nothing like a free standing birthing center in this extremely antiquated area! :angryfire No midwives either, possibly one - but may...
MountainMama replied to emt89115's topic in Nursing Career
I am toying with the same ideas... I have a mostly cardiac,med-surg, telemtry, some ICU experience and am thinking about L&D. I have some hang ups with major medically managed births, so I may...
MountainMama replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Nursing Career
I would imagine with the current shortage, that finding a job won't be hard... especially med-surg... even specialty areas will take new nurses. Depends on the area/hospital/degree of nurses needed....
Long story short.. have worked on and off for 10 years, FT/PT/casual, inbetween having my children. Took the easiest route and kept going back to the same small hospital on the CCU/telemetry floor. I...