Katie71275

Katie71275 has 2 years experience and specializes in L&D.

Katie71275's Latest Activity

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   Texas Tech

   Katie71275 replied to Lessbull's topic in CNM

   Thank you! Do you have to find your own preceptors or do they help with that?
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   Texas Tech

   Katie71275 replied to Lessbull's topic in CNM

   Did you ever start the program? I am interested in applying if I am not accepted into the program here in NC where I live. I am curious how it is going.
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   CNM in the Army?

   Katie71275 posted a topic in CNM

   I am curious if anyone here is a CNM(or even FNP/NP) in the Army? I will find out next week if I am accepted into the CNM program, but I am considering the ARMY for CNM if accepted. I'd love to hear more about your role, benefits, pay(if able to post), and really what the entire process was? Thanks, Katie
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   Anyone applying to East Carolina Univ for 2016?

   Katie71275 replied to Katie71275's topic in CNM

   I will be interviewing Tuesday!
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   Bad at conversation

   Katie71275 replied to Sudi93's topic in General Students

   You develop it eventually. I despise small talk and yet I do it because it's expected. Ask your parents about their day, how they are feeling. Are there any problems they feel they need to be addressed? When you introduce yourself, introduce yourself to the entire room and visitors. Find out who the people there are. Tell them a little about yourself. Starting there opens up a lot of other topics.
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   L&D nurses in Austin

   Katie71275 posted a topic in Texas

   I am currently in Raleigh, NC and am applying to CNM school here. If I get in, I am thinking of Austin after graduation....if I don't get in, I am thinking of moving my family to Austin Summer of 2017. Are there any hospitals that are better for L&D? What is the average pay for a nurse with 4 years of experience? I will have 3 years this June, and 4 by the time we are looking to move if I don't get into grad school. I'm looking for a hospital that preferably does EBP and is nurse friendly and supportive. I work night shift here, but am looking to go to day shift if we move as I am a single mom of 4 kids (currently 13, 11, 9, 6). Thanks and if you like, you can PM me. Katie
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   2016 Salary thread

   Katie71275 replied to kbrn2002's topic in Nursing

   1)North Carolina 2)RN-labor and delivery. 21.67/HR. 5.00/HR nights diff, 10.00/HR wknd diff. Non Union 3)rents 1200-2000, mortgages 175k-325k for 3-4 bedroom homes.
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   PICO question

   Katie71275 replied to alyssanicc's topic in General Students

   It's really going to depend on your interest. For example, I did one of mine on thermoregulation of the newborn. Skin to skin vs radiant warmer.
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   References when appying for CNM school

   Katie71275 posted a topic in CNM

   Who did you use for your references when applying for CNM school? I am applying Fall 2016 admission, and the requirements are 3 professional references. I am considering asking one or two of the OBGYN I work with (I work L&D), but not quite sure how to ask. There are several charge nurses I could ask who know about my work as a nurse, plus my desire to become a CNM, but I wasn't sure if that would be "professional enough". Would love to hear your thoughts! (PS ignore any typing errors, sticky keys!) Thanks, Katie
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    Trouble in the O.R.

    Katie71275 replied to Windyhill's topic in Operating Room

    Learn from your mistakes. When I first started in labor and delivery, we were required to scrub. I contaminated the field at least twice. I promise you aren't the first and won't be the last!
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    Administering Fentanyl

    Katie71275 replied to johndough's topic in Nursing

    I work L&D. I give fentanyl IV often.
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    So I thought I would ask if you guys can share...

    Katie71275 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Straight out of nursing school. I graduated May 2013, started in L&D in end of June 2013. I worked at a teaching facility and LOVED it. worked there for just under a year and then relocated to a bigger city/bigger hospital in L&D.
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    Moving to NC (Raleigh-Durham)

    Katie71275 replied to Mike1260's topic in North Carolina

    I work in the Raleigh area. I had my ASN in nursing with a BA in Sociology. I did not have a hard time finding a job, but also came in with a year of OB experience. There are other hospitals in the area also to look at: Wake Med Raleigh, Wake Med North, Rex, just to name a couple. Rex is opening a brand new heart hospital, I think in 2017.
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    Night shift scheduling!

    Katie71275 replied to KBRN15's topic in Nursing

    Where I work, we self schedule. I work mainly weekends, so I do Friday/Sat/Sun. I do that because it's more money. Otherwise yes, I do prefer 3 days in a row, b/c I feel like I get more time off. If I were doing every other day, I wouldn't be able to have a normal schedule with my family.
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    Bedadine for vaginal birth

    Katie71275 replied to twahls65's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are still using a betadine prep and then washing off with a soap/water solution.
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    Graduate School & Finances

    Katie71275 replied to Trauma_drama14's topic in Nursing

    Personally, if it were me, I would spend the time while you both wait to go to NP school, to pay off any debt you have(credit cards, loans, etc), and not buy a house. If you need to downsize into something smaller and more affordable, do so, and save more money. If you don't have any debt, cars included, and put any extra money you have into savings. This will help ALOT when you have to reduce work hours or quit working altogether. I highly recommend Dave Ramsey. Also, another reason why not to buy a house, is that when you both are finished with your programs, you may not be able to find jobs in your current location and may have to relocate.