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  1. new to L&D & feeling a little discouraged...

    dreamworx07 replied to Shanlee79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    L&D is a beast of its own! It is more like working in an ER environment, Not everything (actually very little) is set in stone. You need to watch (assess) your patient (s) constantly and care...

  2. Prospective WHNP/CNM student needs advice!

    dreamworx07 replied to Mmvega6725's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try your small rural hospitals. You may have better luck getting your foot in the

  3. Are positions available for a RN with an associate's degree work ob/gyn?

    dreamworx07 replied to acbn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In the hospital world I have lived in, BSN will get you further faster in management scenarios and it MAY (I repeat MAY) get you hired into your first job faster. If you are younger and are...

  4. How to become a L&D nurse?

    dreamworx07 replied to LaceElaine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also always wanted L&D. I took a cruddy m/s unit job where I gained a great deal of experience FAST. Applied for a l&d 6 months after obtaining my license. Was hired because I could work...

  5. New to travel nursing questions??

    dreamworx07 replied to tinasueb73's topic in Travel

    Great post,

  6. relocation prior to getting a job?

    dreamworx07 replied to mg2312's topic in Travel

    I was able to get a job out of state as a new unlicensed grad. find a hospital, best bet is a small rural hospital-that is really short staffed. I went in for an interview, offered the job on the...

  7. Yuma Regional Medical Center

    dreamworx07 replied to briantroy's topic in Travel

    Delphi TNT travel forum has had alot on Yuma lately. You may want to check it

  8. Aya Healthcare/contract okay?

    dreamworx07 replied to BD-RN's topic in Travel

    That puts y in at 46.00 an hour which is pretty good, just be careful-that 3000.00 a month can get eaten up fast in NYC. Housing is really

  9. First Travel Assignment

    dreamworx07 replied to laughingthrutheday's topic in Travel

    Seems pretty low for California. You should be at least 42.00 an hour I would

  10. No physician in-house?

    dreamworx07 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been working L&D at a small rural hospital for 8months. No Dr or midwife in house. At night they are sometimes an hour away. No OR team, no nursing supervisor and no ancillary staff to...

  11. location location location

    dreamworx07 replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    I worked in dalton ga.- Hamilton medical center. Left a full time position there about a year ago. If you want to pm me, I may be able to give you some insight... No, there isn't much to do there,...

  12. Why complain???

    dreamworx07 replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    You said it beautifully!!! With that attitude, you should do very well at

  13. baby friendly questions

    dreamworx07 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many things you have said sound familiar to our facility also. We are being asked to have our mothers sign this huge waiver if they choose NOT to breastfeed. The wording is ugly and makes those...

  14. Rehab to OB

    dreamworx07 replied to strawberryfields's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It would probably be hard to get into labor and delivery from rehab. Try to get at least a year of med-surg. It's not much fun-but will help you out in many

  15. Nursing Student aspiring to be a CNM

    dreamworx07 replied to Vannablack's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Midwifery CAN be done without L&D experience but as a delivery nurse the midwife students without prior experience really struggle on the unit.... I would recommend trying to get some floor...

  16. Normal Birth

    dreamworx07 replied to arabianeyez83's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is no normal birth. A healthy baby and mom is about as normal as it gets!!

  17. Transitioning from Med-Surg to L&D

    dreamworx07 replied to Nurse Shannon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Promote your critical thinking skills, your time management and especially your nerves of steel! Let them know that you can remain calm in any situation and you have a large tolerance for...

  18. what do ob nurses do when a woman has a stillbirth and miscarriag

    dreamworx07 replied to alicia rain's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try to hold it together-but usually unsuccessful....:-(. Everything the other posts said is pretty standard across the board. He key is to try to accommodate the entire family as much as

  19. How is it being a labor & delivery nurse?

    dreamworx07 replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been an RN for 18 months. Did med-surg for a year and now do L&D. Would HIGHLY recommend everyone doing med surg first. I would be lost as far as time management and critical thinking if...

  20. Travel companies in western NC or eastern TN?

    dreamworx07 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    I am a nurse in that area. I know where I am working we are really short in L&D. Pm me and I will give you info about my unit and probably direct contact with nursing director will get you a...

  21. To stipend or not to stipend?

    dreamworx07 posted a topic in Travel

    Can I get some reality as to how difficult it Is to take the stipend and set up my own housing. What is expected as my responsibility? Deposits, utilities, furniture etc. if I have to pay...

  22. Indian Reservation Nursing

    dreamworx07 replied to am382406's topic in Travel

    I don't work for Indian health services but I do work in a community hospital that services alot of American Indians. There is alot of cultural considerations with the patiens and families but as a...

  23. How much will I owe in taxes?

    dreamworx07 replied to BlkDog's topic in Travel

    30.00 an hour stipend, and you are considered local which means you can't deduct housing, utilities, travel expenses, I think. You will get a huge 1099 at the end of the year and no "legal" expenses...

  24. To stipend or not to stipend?

    dreamworx07 replied to dreamworx07's topic in Travel

    Gsusavc, thanks for the reply! That is a great thought about the compact license! Since I have not experienced taking the stipend, how much time and effort is involved in setting up everything...