MountainMama

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  1. Realistic orientation time for ER?

    Thanks for the advice. I have a lot to think
  2. Realistic orientation time for ER?

    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...
  3. What do you think about the use of Cytotec?

    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...
  4. Conflict in the workplace

    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...
  5. Confidence problem?

    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...
  6. Confidence problem?

    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...
  7. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    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...
  8. Back to work! Advice please

    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...
  9. need advice about L&D nursing

    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...
  10. need advice about L&D nursing

    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...
  11. One year of experience required....???

    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....
  12. Back to work! Advice please

    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...