iPink BSN, RN

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    Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

    iPink replied to xinah's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with bebbercorn. I'm a career changer and work 3 12-hour shifts at a hospital in a mother/baby unit. I would never go back to a M-F job because I love having 4-5 days off in a row without...
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    disappointed with job offer

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

    When I was a new nurse I worked dayshift on a stepdown ICU and we had total care patients too. On a med/surg floor, you better believe you will get your experience and then some whether it's day or...
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    Do most postpartum nurses consider the newborn hearing screen a nuisance?

    iPink replied to millamae's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, because we have hearing screen techs that do them...one less task we don't
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    Dream job?

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

    What you are experiencing is called being a new grad. Moving from student to primary nurse is rough in the beginning. I remember the pit in my stomach before going into work, the tears I cried while...
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    As a single nurse were you able to buy a home?

    iPink replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a single nurse and bought a two-story home in a gated community. I can pay mortgage, HOA fee, and all monthly amenities and still have money to go shopping and contribute to my savings account. My...
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    RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    iPink replied to TwistaKrista's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have a non-nursing B.A. and went back to school and went through a 15-month BSN program to obtain my nursing degree. My BSN holds more weight than my BA and was apart of the reason why I was hired...
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    What is the freaking deal with OB?

    iPink replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    Curious myself. But when I was in nursing school, we realized during OB rotation the turn over rate and stress level was very low. Although L&D can be stressful at times. We saw nurses who had...
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    Patient Thank You Gifts

    iPink replied to AJpcvRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Food is always good. Some of my patients will set up a basket filled with an assortment of goodies: candies/chocolates, pens and lotions that was setup upfront to be seen when you came through the...
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    How Important Is Money

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

    That should've never been in the equation because quite frankly who cares...you have to decide if you can manage paying your bills off the salary of the IMC position? If you answer yes, then the...
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    I Love Night Shift

    iPink replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    I started on day shift then moved to nights when I switched specialties. I'm definitely happier on nights and actually turned down the opportunity to go to days. Plan to stay nights till I can't...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    iPink replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This story doesn't make sense. Someone had to have handed you the tray to tell you to take it to room X. In addition, you should have knocked and announced yourself asking if it was ok to enter the...
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    New Grad in Postpartum

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

    I'm a PP nurse. We have an influx of new grads on my unit and I'll give you some tips that the experienced nurses have a problem with regarding the new grads. We know you're fresh out of school and...
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    Tips on how to get into post partum in my hospital

    iPink replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I disagree with most of the posters in here because you already have 6 years of nursing experience under your belt. If you were a new grad I would suggest you stay put 1-2 years. You came from a SNF...
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    Medsurg RN want to get into OB

    iPink replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My hospital is big on allowing transfers for current employees. It's considered a laterally move. I started on critical care and once I hit my year, I emailed the M/B manager and got an interview set...
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    Failed?

    iPink replied to NCLEX-RN prep's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had passed with 78 questions...you can either do the PVT check or wait till you're able to pay to get the early results. Sent via iPink's phone using
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    what is a job as PRN? how do you become one?

    iPink replied to futurenurse93_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PRN (defined by previous poster) jobs mean they will call you when they need you. Definitely ideal if going to school full-time. Sent via iPink's phone using
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    To take a rehab/SNF RN job or wait it out for acute care in Sacramento... UGH! What to do

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

    That's not necessarily true. Most states (verify with yours) define new nurses/grads as one with under 1 year nursing experience. I did go through a New Grad Residency and there were a few nurses in...
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    Vent: L and D nurses please check your post partum orders

    iPink replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mel, it's no secret communication and JACHO standards for handoff is lacking. I've even heard MDs and other units complain about L&D. We have spoken to L&D managers about our frustrations;...
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    Vent: L and D nurses please check your post partum orders

    iPink replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They kept that pt for two days? Anyways, I understand your frustrations though with L&D not checking orders, especially for those precipitous deliveries where they don't have time to put in an...
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    To take a rehab/SNF RN job or wait it out for acute care in Sacramento... UGH! What to do

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

    Take the post-acute care job and get some experience under your belt. Of course if that's not where you want to be long term, keep a watchful eye on acute care openings and apply. It's always better...
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    Don't Want To Touch Patients!

    iPink replied to ThinBabe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an extreme germaphobe to the point I can't function as a nurse, but I became slightly germaphobic during nursing school. I also work with self professed germaphobes. We wipe down everything,...
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    Studying for RNC

    iPink replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck Prn, planning to take MNN next year. Please share your experience when you pass it. I want to be able to refer back to your post when that time comes. Sent via iPink's phone using
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    It's official orientation starting April 6th

    iPink replied to nursewr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Review your notes/books, including any materials found on here. Carry a notebook to jot down info to remember and show your preceptor that you're ready to learn and succeed. Good
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    Mother/Baby hospital RN to Clinic??

    iPink replied to jam90's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    What you're experiencing is very normal for new nurses. Being a tech and being a nurse are two different worlds. You need to give yourself time to hone your skills. When you're off orientation you...
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    Miserable first experience

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

    Then someone needs to check to make sure supplies are replenished before Central Supply closes. What a shame. Good luck! Sent via iPink's phone using