iPink BSN, RN

Critical Care, Postpartum

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    Apology from a doctor!

    iPink replied to JasBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On my previous unit as a GN, I had a patient's AV fistula burst open and pt was hemorrhaging. Called a code, and put all my weight into holding his arm to stop the bleeding. When helped arrived, I got...
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    First time fired by a patient

    iPink replied to squinlan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had gotten fired once by a really needy patient who didn't care about the great care he was provided. I almost did back flips with joy knowing I wouldn't be his nurse the following day. I agree your...
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    Transferring to NICU

    iPink replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would inquire when you've done at least 6 months. The need was most likely greater in M/B than in NICU. Sent from iPink's phone via allnurses
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    Float pool as a new grad?

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

    Within my hospital system, new grads who weren't directly hired to a floor but hired within the organization was placed in a float pool. Which meant they floated everywhere. I've spoken to a GN float...
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    New Grad- Starting a job in Post partum

    iPink replied to Scooter24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats. I started in critical care for a year then recently found my home on PP. I love it! You will be doing a lot of teaching...breastfeeding, newborn care, educating about PP norms such as...
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    New Guy,Military,Career Change

    iPink replied to Kamara4Life's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated from Rutgers (the first time), then changed my career several years later and went to UMDNJ's ABSN which is bought by Rutgers. If you want to know what people are saying about either...
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    I am a new grad.. and worried about working on such a small unit

    iPink replied to Srees's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If offered, take the job. L&D isn't easy to get into and experience is valuable especially for a GN. Get your experience and then after 1 year you can do PRN at the bigger hospitals (if possible)...
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    Why I think L&D nursing really is best and hardest

    iPink replied to lovemyjoblandd's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I dealt with emergencies, administering blood products, dealing with behavior health patients, multitasking all the time on my progressive care unit. We had new techs quit within days, and everyone...
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    L&D not for me :(

    iPink replied to knufflebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wanted to go into OB but knew L&D would be too stressful so I went into Postpartum (mother/baby). I made a great choice. Have you tried shadowing in that area? When I'm in the nursery working,...
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    What about Psych to OB?

    iPink replied to CosmicHymns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Apply for the position. You may want to take an IV insertion course at the local community college (if one is available). Not sure if it's available at your hospital, but at mine, we have "Skills...
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    Was nursing your first choice entering college?

    iPink replied to pinkrain94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In HS it was about the medical field. When I actually started college more than a decade ago, it was all about computers - Computer Engineer, Computer Science, Information Technology. After changing...
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    One year out, still no job

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

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    How to deal with angry doctors

    iPink replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. That doctor was Rude and Inappropriate. I would have reported him. He demeaned and threatened to do you harm. You may not think it does any good, but the more nurses continue to report the jerk,...
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    One year out, still no job

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

    First, hang in there. Secondly, what places have you applied to outside of hospitals? How many applications per week have you been sending out? Have you kept with some of your former classmates to...
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    What did you get for nurses week?

    iPink replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Delicious goodies and a pen. I enjoyed the
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    Breastfeeding education for RN?

    iPink replied to diamond_girl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm newly on the mother/baby unit and don't have children either and felt like you. I've learned (and continuing to learn) a lot of breastfeeding education and tips by listening to my coworkers when...
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    Low GPA..

    iPink replied to ilia_RN's topic in General Nursing

    4.0 new grads are finding it just as tough to get a job as the 2.9 GPA new grads also looking for work. Getting a job nowadays goes beyond posting a stellar GPA on your
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    Job Offer Questions - New Grad

    iPink replied to TraumaRN316's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would take the Trauma position too. 1) You don't have to worry about being locked-down in a 2 year contract. Things happen you know. 2) Pay is good. That differential helps when you do work your...
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    To My Preceptor

    iPink replied to bas22's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. I too hit the jackpot twice with my preceptors. One was when I transitioned from student nurse to primary nurse and then from being a one-year "experience" nurse transiting into my...
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    First New Grad Interview coming up-need advice

    iPink replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't go crazy with studying, just review the basics. This was just my experience with one intense residency program. This strategy was their way of weeding out to hire the best new grad nurses. You...
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    Certification before applying for L&D?

    iPink replied to SnowbirdRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NRP, FHM, and joining AWHONN. My friend will be starting on an LDRP and will be getting a 12-week orientation and she has a year of nursing experience under her belt. I am on a Mother & Baby...
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    First New Grad Interview coming up-need advice

    iPink replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on landing an interview. When I first interviewed for a new grad residency, I thought I wouldn't get a single clinical related question. I was dead wrong. I was given three scenarios and...
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    First real screw up

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

    You shouldn't be paranoid about that unless you were truly guilty. I've done it before by just accidentally pressing the wrong number. I usually tell the CN sooner than at end of shift, but as long as...
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    ADN vs BSN? So confused!

    iPink replied to sugarandspice0527's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Accelerated BSN (ABSN) are offered to students who have a degree is something other than nursing. They are expensive and rigorous. Many programs run from 12-24 months in length. I graduated from an...
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    ADN vs BSN? So confused!

    iPink replied to sugarandspice0527's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ASN is a 2-year degree, while BSN is a 4-year degree. There are accelerated options for both, but an accelerated BSN program requires you to have a previous non-nursing degree to apply. Accelerated...