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  1. Am I crazy to leave Postpartum for Cardiac?

    BandEmom replied to RosalindRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    absolutely not. you are not crazy, I did the same thing too. My first job out of school was LDRP, and I was one of those people who insisted that there was no area of nursing I could possibly enjoy...

  2. Good place to buy scrubs in Portland?

    BandEmom replied to QuilterLPN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    scrub med! A bit expensive but imo the nicest and for sure the best quality. I have seen many nurses bummed about finally having to finally replace their favorite worn pants after 10+ years, and the...

  3. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    BandEmom replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen this happening alot in the northwest too. I think the problem is that there is a shortage of nursing instructors. They are not being paid what they deserve, so it makes it harder for...

  4. typical day i n LTC

    BandEmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all, I've worked in Med Surg since i graduated and i was thinking about applying at a LTC facility for some extra hours. What is a typical shift like for an RN in LTC? The facililty I am...

  5. Help with confidence

    BandEmom replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am up at one am writing this because tomorrow is my first day back on after a few and i'm getting that awful rock in my stomach. i don't want to go back. my coworkers are wonderful and supportive,...

  6. Define: Nurses Eating Their Young

    BandEmom replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    I lost my first nursing job out of school. I worked in an LDRP unit in a small semi-rural hospital, and the preceptor I had was the big hero nurse of the unit (I'm sure you know what I mean, every...

  7. What shifts do you work? Do you like it?

    BandEmom replied to TRINI_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i started working full time nocs a couple months ago, and it is not working so great for me. I feel like my life is just upside down, and all I can ever think about is when I get to sleep next, and...

  8. Still Not Sure If I Can Cut It

    BandEmom replied to kimmcgill's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This experience you had does not indicate that you can't cut it! My gosh, I am a new nurse only working m/s for 2 months,and I've never had six pt's - I'd die! I can't even imagine how you have been...

  9. Not excited to go to work as a new nurse...am I the only one?

    BandEmom replied to doxieraiser's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, mistakes happen. I'm out of school for 8 months now, and working in the hospital for two. I recently had a communication error that ultimately was my fault where I did not have the room ready...

  10. My patient fired me!

    BandEmom replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    Last night was my first unprecepted shift. The nursing supervisor from days scheduled me a relatively heavy load, and counted me toward staffing points (we're supposed to be "extra" so that we can...

  11. Lots of new hospitals opening, but two years experience required?

    BandEmom replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    The same thing is happening where i live too, (pacific NW), but I think too that when a new facility opens they want it to be staffed with experienced nurses to make the initial start-up easier, and...

  12. New nurse blues

    BandEmom replied to Pleaides's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i've got the blues too. I'm almost off orientation also, and I'm working nights. It sucks. i actually liked my job before I started working grave. I start out my night feeling ok, like i'm on top...

  13. night shift woes

    BandEmom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started working night shift. I have worked it before for a few shifts here and there, but it was pediatric home care. Now, working noc 12's 3 in a rowin m/s, it's just kicking my butt. I...

  14. night shift woes

    BandEmom replied to BandEmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forgot to mention, i do have daycare on the weekdays. My wonderful husband has them out of the house and at the sitter's before I get there. i pick them up when I wake up. The problem is how much...

  15. Please help new grad - situation with pt (long)

    BandEmom replied to mstigerlily's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With four months of experience you did a great job!! I understand the feeling of wanting to trust your gut, but not doing that because of intimidation. I am so disappointed that no one supported...

  16. Advice on staying emotionally composed

    BandEmom replied to bellarosa's topic in General Nursing

    You are not wrong at all for having these feelings and not being able to hold it all in. Being new is the time that these experiences are fresh to you, and you are taking it all in. It's ok to cry....

  17. How do I know that I have what it takes

    BandEmom replied to isitforme's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many different personalities and skill sets in nursing. I used to be horrified too at the thought of dissecting animals, but I had to do it too, but I learned a lot, and found it...

  18. Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    BandEmom replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There's no words I could come up with to help you, but I remember you from previous posts and I am so very sorry. I'll keep you in my prayers.

  19. School Project, Info Needed Please

    BandEmom replied to TallToombs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    good

  20. Question ABout Clinicals

    BandEmom replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm a new grad nurse and I was an OB/peds die hard like you and so many others. I dreaded any type of clinical experience that did not contribte to my immediate goal. I never had a LTC...

  21. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    BandEmom replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all- to you experienced OB RN's out there - do the experienced ones get to do things without orders - such as dc'ing IV fluids post c/s, or advancing a diet - like if you knew a doctor would let...

  22. Inconsiderate nurse managers!!!!

    BandEmom replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been there too. I was one of ONE HUNDRED applicants to get interviews. There were 11 others who were interviewd too. I didn't get the job of course, even though I did all the stuff you...

  23. Calling staff "nurses" who aren't nurses!!

    BandEmom replied to ZRNZ's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. I'm sure that those grandfathered in people do feel a certain amount of guilt about being called a nurse, but would never correct anyone because it just makes em feel so...

  24. update from me & no tour?

    BandEmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I was the one from a few weeks ago who lost her first job as a new grad form L and D, with the bad orientation. I had an interview today for a med-surg floor, and I feel pretty optimistic...

  25. Stripping Membranes

    BandEmom replied to fusster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The only major risk that I have heard about is GBS ascending, but I think that it's