MountainMama

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1. Realistic orientation time for ER?

   MountainMama replied to MountainMama's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for the advice. I have a lot to think about!!

2. Realistic orientation time for ER?

   MountainMama posted a topic in Emergency

   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 both are willing to work with me to get me past my...

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

   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 my 3rd birth, I steered clear of cytotec.. I had ...

4. Conflict in the workplace

   MountainMama replied to KellyRN4's topic in General Nursing

   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 paychecks. So aggravating.:angryfire All I can s...

5. Confidence problem?

   MountainMama replied to MountainMama's topic in Career Support

   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 like A LOT after not having it. We manage thankfu...

6. Confidence problem?

   MountainMama posted a topic in Career Support

   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 -what am I getting myself into! :uhoh21: I am reall...

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

   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 OR. I think we just had him lay on his side. I co...

8. Back to work! Advice please

   MountainMama replied to MountainMama's topic in Career Support

   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 hospitals, but here I go again! :nurse:

9. need advice about L&D nursing

   MountainMama replied to emt89115's topic in Career Support

   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 as well be an OB Such a bummer, especially when I ...

10. need advice about L&D nursing

    MountainMama replied to emt89115's topic in Career Support

    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 not be a good candidate to work in L&D. BUt OTO...

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

    MountainMama replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Career Support

    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. When there are no nurses, they just want a license...

12. Back to work! Advice please

    MountainMama posted a topic in Career Support

    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 haven't worked since December 2002, and am ready t...