iPink BSN, RN

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    Attachment issues

    iPink replied to abudde6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work PP, where we do have a nursery. When I'm working in there and put one of those adorable crying babies over my shoulder and get a whiff of that newborn smell, I feel all warm inside. And that's...
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    GN on postpartum unit! Advice

    iPink replied to gatorgrad.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! I'm a PP nurse and love it...I had transferred from a critical care unit and so the last time I did postpartum was back in '12 during my OB clinical. But you'll be fine. I was given a binder...
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    Need job advice

    iPink replied to swweetipie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It doesn't make sense to take that hospital job knowing you'll need to quit after orientation. Especially because you really learn a lot when you're off orientation. You should be starting to look...
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    ABSN with no medical experience?

    iPink replied to ddurm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated from an ABSN program a couple of years ago. The program was hard but doable. It's all about time management. I had zilch experience when I applied to my program. Out of 63 students in my...
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    I've Been Accepted!....and now I'm freaking out

    iPink replied to LoverofPink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats for getting into NS! Nursing is my second career with my first degree being a B.A., which meant I had to take a bunch of perquisites before even applying to any ABSN programs. I graduated...
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    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse

    iPink replied to mommyrntobe92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You would need to work in the area to be specialized in that area. New grads in NICU aren't unheard of, my hospital hired about 13 of them in NICU. Wait to start your OB clinical rotation and decide...
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    new grad struggling

    iPink replied to ngd1140's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that up north is difficult on new grads and especially harder on ADNs. I would know because I received my BSN in Jersey and know about the struggle in the tri-state area. Every state is...
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    Nurses hating their job

    iPink replied to future_nurse11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a nurse who LOVES her job! I get cookies, flowers, and cards from my patients. Did I mention cookies? One even surprised me with a Pandora bracelet. There are good days and bad days like any job,...
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    Conflicted ED Nurse

    iPink replied to purple_zen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You already had your one year experience on a different floor. If your hospital will allow you to transfer to L&D after spending 3 months on a different unit, then go for it. However, many...
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    Applying for position on M/B but I have a question

    iPink replied to RNinC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are more mothers on my M/B unit than there was on my previous unit, which was a stepdown ICU. I'm not a mother, but I've become so knowledgeable working in my new role as a M/B RN. I've only had...
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    OB Nurses, Help!

    iPink replied to SeattleRS24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Completely new grad stuff you are feeling. I didn't start in OB, but on a stepdown ICU. I dreaded going into work and I often left work late to finish up charting. I almost wanted to quit nursing and...
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    Male WHNP/CNM

    iPink replied to amos24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a women, but on Allnurses we do have a Male Nurse forum if you want to hear from a lot of men in our field. My question to you is why would you think you wouldn't be taken serious on women's...
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    OB Precepting

    iPink replied to RN26kids's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Keep doing well on the unit and having an open communication with your preceptor. She could be the key to getting you in. Nice that you met the manager but she really doesn't know you. She knows your...
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    L&D Stress

    iPink replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen many people on here give the advice to ER RNs wanting to make a change to OB by suggesting they try L&D due to its high energy, equally stressful environment they are use to. Yes L&D...
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    OB Precepting

    iPink replied to RN26kids's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have you spoken to your preceptor? She works on the unit and already knows the manager therefore she'll have more insight than what we can provide. When I preceptor students on my unit, I flat out ask...
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    New Job in postpartum/advice?

    iPink replied to MarrahRN91's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I took some classes as well during orientation, which included Lactation. That class helped a lot when trying to help my moms who are trying to breastfeed. I was given a binder during orientation from...
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    New Job in postpartum/advice?

    iPink replied to MarrahRN91's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! I'm new to postpartum (been here 6 months now). I came from an ICU stepdown and wouldn't turn back. You have an advantage because you did your Clinicals there so you have some insight on...
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    New Grad scared to be in L&D

    iPink replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a new grad, starting anywhere will be nerve wracking. Starting in L&D is no different. It will be hard and challenging, but remember this is what you worked so hard for. Write down what you...
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    Postpartum nurses, how thorough are your shift assessments

    iPink replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do focused assessments, which means I'm in and out within 5 mins or less. Unless mom has a lot of questions. I do check homan's, but will look up the EBP. We don't do couplet care at my facility but...
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    Burnt out after 7mths

    iPink replied to Es90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That burn-out feeling is normal especially in your first year on Med/surg. It's going to be tough but it'll allow you to see multi-system problems to give you critical and time management skills that...
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    New Grad Where should I work?

    iPink replied to slushymaker75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was student I also got assigned the "troublesome" patients. Hey, why not start from that point learning how to deal with difficult patients. Anyways, I would advise you to apply everywhere...
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    Getting into a groove

    iPink replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Give yourself time. I'm almost 2 years in and I'm not good with IVs and I'll probably won't get better now that I'm a postpartum nurse. I take out more IVs then place them in. The nervousness will...
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    Starting first job as a new grad nurse- So nervous!! Need advice!!

    iPink replied to rnbsn694's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on the job! Being nervous is pretty normal. Carry a pocket sized notebook to write things down that maybe unfamiliar. Even common meds that are usually ordered on your unit, become familiar...
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    First Job Landed - Need Financial Advice About It

    iPink replied to CRNAinthemaking.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just to clarify, you're currently enrolled in a diploma nursing program and will then bridge to an ADN program? Did that job offer come in writing when it was offered to you? As a new grad,...
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    I hate my job (vent)

    iPink replied to MarrahRN91's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to quit my PCU job within a month of starting, so I know how you feel. I longed to be in women's health. But I stayed on my unit for a year till the postpartum unit at the women's hospital...