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  1. Advice for New Grad L&D RN???

    CallMePatti replied to mlmRN30's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not sure what you exactly mean by "haven't had time to specifically study OB"... if this means you have no experience and limited knowledge of OB, then you are in for a tough time. No matter what,...

  2. Anyone use ATI testing...

    CallMePatti replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    It IS a great program! My school used it and I decided to do the Virtual ATI Boards Review course after graduation as opposed to Kaplan, which most of my classmates took. I felt EXTREMELY well...

  3. OB/Gyn Nurses-Got a question for ya!

    CallMePatti replied to zahryia's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You've already received a great answer to your question, but I just wanted to add that I was a doula for about 6 years before I went to nursing school. You might want to reconsider becoming a L&D...

  4. PASSED with 75 and VATI

    CallMePatti posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the exam Wed. 7-11 and passed with 75 questions! Thought it was horribly difficult and had myself convinced I'd failed. I did not take Kaplan, but opted for the online Virtual ATI review...

  5. 75=failed!!!-help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    CallMePatti replied to MiMi,RN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so sorry to hear this. Don't beat yourself up about it. Formulate a plan of attack and do it again! I strongly suggest the Virtual ATI review course. You can learn more about this at...

  6. No GN law, does it turn you off jersey?

    CallMePatti replied to Dattebayo's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I don't know what hospitals you've been dealing with, but what you're describing is not what is happening throughout all of South Jersey. My local hospital system (South Jersey Healthcare) just hired...

  7. 7/11 test takers...

    CallMePatti replied to Abigail25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I Passed Too!!! With 75 Questions!!! I Am A Registered

  8. 75 questions...

    CallMePatti replied to GradNurseAng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got home from NCLEX and the computer also shut off at 75 questions for me. There were several questions I guessed on...I was hoping for only 75 questions, but when that was what I got, I wanted...

  9. doula? baby nurse??

    CallMePatti replied to newlvngrad's topic in General Nursing

    Go to www.cappa.net CAPPA offers many certifications, including one for postpartum

  10. Temp License between Grad and NCLEX?

    CallMePatti replied to luv2yoga's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just graduated and haven't even received my ATT yet, but I will start working as a Nurse Intern in a few weeks. At least at my hospital, there is no temporary license, but I am certainly able to...

  11. Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

    CallMePatti replied to SanskeetRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a Graduate Nurse too!!! Wow! That sounds cool! I started my Virtual ATI board review course two weeks ago, so I still don't have much free

  12. where are the jobs for new nurses?

    CallMePatti replied to kimber3ks's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm in South Jersey, and this is news to me- I haven't heard of anyone in my graduating class not being able to find a job. I received an offer months ago. Taking an externship the year before you...

  13. Need Help: L&D or PP?

    CallMePatti posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I'm looking for some input from experienced OB-GYN nurses. I'll try not to turn this into a novel. I'm planning on graduating in May, taking my RN boards this summer. I've been offered a...

  14. Planning Childbirth Education Classes...Help!

    CallMePatti replied to nurturing_angel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First, I suggest assessing what they already know. Is this the first baby for them (do they need pregnancy changes as a topic, or are they looking for How To Survive Labor only?) How many...

  15. L&D clinicals - any pointers???

    CallMePatti replied to PedsRN&momto5girls's topic in Ob/Gyn

    During my L&D rotation, we were allowed to OBSERVE

  16. south jersey regional medical center vineland

    CallMePatti replied to thee_thee13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Sign-on bonus: I think so Tuition reimbursement: yes nurse-to-patient ratio: varies from unit to

  17. The Secret to a Great Nursing Unit

    CallMePatti posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you think the secret is to not a good, but a great nursing unit? Is it teamwork? If so, how can teamwork be encouraged? Is it inner peace? Or do extrinsic factors play a role in this? What are...

  18. south jersey regional medical center vineland

    CallMePatti replied to thee_thee13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I've been working there for 2 years and like it a lot. I have wonderful managers and co-workers. They have a great orientation program for new grads, too. You can see what they're hiring for on the...

  19. knee-chest

    CallMePatti replied to kcrnsue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It means patient is on hands and knees, with knees apart, butt up in the air and chest down

  20. Vendoyne policy question

    CallMePatti replied to Altalorraine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We put them on pre-op and keep them on throughout surgery, into recovery and until the patient is

  21. Loan Forgiveness Programs

    CallMePatti replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No, this isn't entirely correct. I have no student loans whatsoever. My school sends an invoice to my hospital for tuition and books, and the hospital pays the school

  22. Loan Forgiveness Programs

    CallMePatti replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm taking advantage of a Loan Forgiveness Program here in south jersey. The hospital pays for the rest of my schooling, up to $10,000, including licensing and uniforms. In turn, I work full time...

  23. My first Birth, what should I bring

    CallMePatti replied to sunnym's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I used to take a tote bag filled with things I thought I'd use but never did. Over the years I've learned all you really need are your hands and your heart. :) (A CD of relaxing music is helpful,...

  24. Childbirth class question - looking for info

    CallMePatti replied to sddlnscp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a certified childbirth educator and lactation educator, and I strongly suggest that every educator become certified prior to teaching. Your class members deserve it. One certifying agency is...

  25. Externs in NJ

    CallMePatti replied to cn2007rn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm being interviewed for an externship. I figure anything will help me, because I don't feel school clinicals one day a week is nearly