laraclaire

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1. Whats the percentage of new RNs who "make it" after orientation?

   laraclaire replied to lilybug12's topic in New Nurse

   Don't be too nervous about "making it" once you're off orientation. I was scared to death when I was first on my own but if you have a good support system and peers that will help you when you need it, you'll be fine. You're going to make mistakes......

2. Pros & Cons 3a-3p and 3p-3a shifts

   laraclaire replied to jgoettemoeller's topic in General Nursing

   I worked 3p-3a for a while when I first started nursing and I loved it. It's the normal time I'm awake so so super early wake up and no sleeping way late into the day. I would go to bed by 4am and wake up a little after noon and be good to go.

3. L&D vs Med Surg for a first job after graduating.

   laraclaire replied to annoddle's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I went into L&D straight from school and I don't regret it at all. My hospital had a 12week orientation program which was great and helped me learn how to be a nurse and how to be a good L&D nurse. Now that I've been doing L&D for a while...

4. night shift help!

   laraclaire replied to laraclaire's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the tips. I figured I needed to just stay up late and sleep during the day the day before I work but I'll definitely try the yoga suggestion, it's been awhile since I've done it and I would love to get back into it.

5. maternity- helpful hints/advice to students

   laraclaire replied to lovecorinth's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My OB rotation in nursing school is what made me want to be an L&D nurse and I absolutely love it! Two days is not at all long enough to get a full picture of OB nursing, especially if the unit is slow or doesn't do many deliveries. OB nursing is...

6. night shift help!

   laraclaire posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been an L&D nurse for a little over a year now and recently moved to a new job. I have been on days (12 hr shifts) for orientation since Feb. and am now switching to my permanent night shift this coming week. I've read all about how to sle...