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  1. New l&d nurse clinical decisions

    I'm a new l&d nurse ( contract to have the baby, moderate variability and accelerations are reassuring, but I think I jump to turning off pit as one of my interventions too soon? What gray area...
  2. Anxious l&d

    Hi all. I was a postpartum nurse for 1.5 years, but that didn't help my skills or confidence a whole lot. I've been off l&d orientation for 3 months. I have the worst anxiety coming to work! I'm...
  3. I've been reviewing some of the other threads, but wanted updated opinions. My husband and I would like to relocated to the Denver area in July/August. I know the market is a bit saturated especially...
  4. Denver area experienced RN BSN job outlook

    I've been reviewing some of the other threads, but wanted updated opinions. My husband and I would like to relocated to the Denver area in July/August. I know the market is a bit saturated especially...
  5. Any suggestions for my cover letter? contact info November 4, 2013 Dear "manager's name": My name is name here and I am seeking employment as a Staff RN in Labor and Delivery. I have been employed in...
  6. Can anyone tell me how legitimate a license as a Women's Health Practitioner is? Is it difficult to find a job? What type of clinical rotations do you do in school? Are most hospital-based or are most...
  7. I started working in postpartum a few months ago as a new grad. I'm floored by the volume of pt.'s we have and I am told by nurses who have experience elsewhere that this is not the situation in every...
  8. Postpartum maladjustment...moral support, anyone?

    Thank you everyone for the tips. There has been a change in the administration at my facility so I'm gonna try to stick it out so I can get that year under my
  9. capital regional medical center

    I'm considering applying to an L&D position at CRMC. The two year commitment is unappealing though. What are the consequences of breaking the commitment? How are you guys liking your
  10. Future L&D nurse, HOPEFULLY!

    I'm hoping to be a CNM too! I'm about to graduate and have been looking for L&D jobs - might have to do Med/Surg too. Good
  11. That timeframe isn't too bad actually. Still I think I'll gamble and start with a CO license and endorse to FL if I have to. I'm finishing my BSN in FL now, graduate in December and hope to apply to...
  12. How long did it take for you to get your original FL license? I'm surprised - only 2 weeks to endorse? I'm really interested in the UCH residency program so I have a strict timeframe - I know it's...
  13. Hey, did you make it to Colorado? I'm planning on getting my original license via examination in Colorado and hoping I get a job there after I graduate in December. Any tips? It looks like on the...
  14. I'm planning on applying for L&D jobs when I graduate but realize that it can be difficult to get a job in L&D as a new grad. Is there a particular specialty/unit (besides the obvious...
  15. Most relevant 2nd choice job for experience to get into L&D

    I thought about applying to larger hospitals that have GYN surgical units.
  16. Most relevant 2nd choice job for experience to get into L&D

    Can I ask what area you are in? Thanks for the
  17. Most relevant 2nd choice job for experience to get into L&D

    Any other areas you can think of? I've heard it's also difficult to get ER and ICU jobs as a new grad which presents me with the same dilemma. Thanks for your
  18. Most relevant 2nd choice job for experience to get into L&D

    Thanks! I'll keep that in
  19. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

    While I can understand being considerate of time and money spent to train you for a job you plan to hold for only a few months, the government and/or corporation running hospitals/medical facilities,...
  20. L&D internship in Tampa/Clearwater FL

    Thanks! I'm looking for an opportunity for a short-term experience while I'm still in school (6 weeks). I'll potentially be interested in a long-term internship after graduation
  21. Hi! I'm almost 2/3 of the way through my Accelerated BSN program! I'm researching potential hospitals where I can do my 6-week internship towards the end of my program. I'd really like an L&D unit...