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One of my preceptors told me that I can just rapid push IVP meds into IVF without concerning myself with the rate that they are supposed to be pushed b/c it will be delivered to the patient at whatever rate is set on the pump. (In other words, I could push Lasix into a line going at 60cc/hr or less.) Is that true? Also, do I ever have to worry about what type of fluids I am pushing into? Can I push any IVP med into any type of IVF (normal saline, 1/2 normal, D5W, D51/2, LR etc.)?

I graduated from the program in May 06. There is a two year commitment to work for a Jeff hospital (JEFF, JHN, Methodist) if you take the scholarship. If you have any more questions, I'm happy to help!

The University of Pennsylvania offers a post-master's course to be a perinatal CNS. This is obtained after getting a master's in women's health or midwifery.

I did! I went on vacation, came back, studied for day or two(lab values, abgsetc..) and took NCLEX! I passed in 75 Q! Yay!!!

You may also want to try: Albert Einstein in North Philly (near Temple), Methodist in South Philly, Hanneman in Center City and Cooper in Camden, but easy to get to from center city. In the suburbs there are numerous hospitals including Abington Memorial and the Main Line Health System which includes Lankenau and Bryn Mawr. Hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

I second what you are saying...it can be done! However, you must must be the type of person who will be persistant. When one person tells you no, you have to find someone else to talk to. When calling doesn't work, email. When the recruiter says no, call the manager. Tell everyone and anyone what you want. Can you tell my life has been dedicated to job hunting? No one told me how hard or frustrating it can be. HR people will not return your calls. You will be blown off time and again. I could have had a nervous breakdown. But, I just got my second interview, so hopefully I will get the job. Good luck to all!

I have found an easy answer to this question. In my experience, med-surg nurses will tell you you must have a med surg background. Nurses who started in specialty areas will say that if you would prefer to start somewhere there, there is no problem if you acknowledge there is a steeper learning curve, and it will take longer to become proficient.

As far as I know, In Philly the salary is the same before and after passing.

That sounds about right... I heard Penn starting is 26.75...can anyone confirm?

Advice from someone who goes there: don't live too far! In fact, living on campus was the best thing I did. Class times change daily, and being able to go home and make yourself a sandwich is priceless! If you must live off campus, I would go with university city, art museum area, or south philly if you have a bike. If you want more info, PM me!

If you know what one of our local hospitals pay new grads, post it here! I'll start: Jefferson and Methodist: 26$/hr base Please add on!

I am looking for a fun place to work when I graduate. What I have realized from nursing school is that who you are working with is the most important factor in liking your job. So would like your opinions on where I might find a social/fun atmosphere...preferably not all women! Med/Surg? ED? ICU'S? OB? Specialty units such as peds, or nicu?

I am trying to make decisions on where I want to work when I graduate. I like a lot of different areas, but peds is up there on my list. However, I don't want to catch every bug out there. Do you oeds nurses bvget sick a lot?

but heparin and lovenox aren't IM...?

From what you described, I would stay where you are for at least 6 months. You will build your confidence as a new grad in a comfortable arena that you like, and NICU will be there if you want to switch. If you love it, stick with it for a while!

Not to be rude, but why dont you look them up in your maternity text? You can't possibly not understand any of them.

I dont think there should be VIP's...everyone should be given the best care. However, if I am working OB, and a friend delivers there, you bet I'd be on the phone letting know to take extra good care of her. Unfortunately everyone doesn't get extra good care all the time.

I mean computrer software program for charting, orders, documentation, etc.

And if you have any information about why it is good or bad, I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

I just wanted to thank everyone on these boards, as I have learned so much for you! I am so proud when we learn about things in class, and I think to myself "I already know what they are talking about!!!!!" I have such a passion for obsterical care, and knowing that it starts on MONDAY makes me soooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!! It has been a long road, but I know THIS rotation will make everything worth it!! Thanks so much for all your help over the last year!

I am a student...what does slamming a flush mean?

I have been reading some blogs from the families of terminally ill patients. I want to know if dying has to involve suffering.... It seems like often-times the pain is uncontrollable before death. I know that no two people are alike, but I am looking for what to expect when someone is at the end of life, especially in regards to pain. Thanks!

Because you have to go to nursing school to work in obstetrics...thats it!

Although it may not be the "best" attitude, I don't see why it isn't ok, as long as you are realistic. OB patients can have all sorts of medical and surgical complications. You will need to know all about disease in order to take good care of those patients. As far as neonatal goes, those babies are often VERY sick! So, as long as you realize that your adult medical rotation is important even though you have no plans to work in that area you are fine. Psych will be important because you can have psych OB patients, and nicu families would certainly be going through psychological issues. See where I am going...? So, the moral of the story is, yes, you can be only interested in a few areas. I know I am. But the more schooling you go through, he more you will realize that 1) they are all inter-related and 2) you are interested in more than you think you are. Hope this helps, ER

I am a nursing student, but I understand why the OP is asking this question, and would also like to know what NICU nurses think. I am inclined to think that people working with such infants views would be influenced by the work, and I guess could go either way.