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  1. Makng the switch from inpatient ob to ob/gyn clinic

    macalania54 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    *reposting from the ambulatory nursing thread because I realized it's probably more relevant here* I just had an interview for an RN position at an ob/gyn clinic that's part of a local large hospital...

  2. Makng the switch from inpatient ob to ob/gyn clinic

    macalania54 replied to macalania54's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much for telling me about your experience! Really helpful. I go in for my interview

  3. Makng the switch from inpatient ob to ob/gyn clinic

    macalania54 replied to macalania54's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's great to hear that you loved it! How did you find the transition to be? Was there a big learning curve adjusting to the outpatient setting or did you find that your inpatient experience really...

  4. How to get a labor and delivery job

    macalania54 replied to EmRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    are there any nurse residency programs offering OB positions near you? that's how I got my current job as a new grad on a postpartum unit. best of

  5. Typical med-surg floor or speciality unit for first RN job opinions?

    macalania54 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in my first position as a new grad--a postpartum and post-op gyn unit. I love it and I'm so happy about my decision. Lots of people told me to do that magical year of med-surg first, and no shade...

  6. Newborn Bath

    macalania54 replied to tmdl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work on a postpartum unit, and we wait 8 hrs to give the first bath, as long as the baby is stable temp-wise. Gotta love that vernix! But like others have said, if baby was born to a mom w/ HIV or...

  7. Does anyone like their job?

    macalania54 replied to DatMurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a c-section postpartum and post-op gyn unit. I've been here for almost 3 months, feeling nervous about coming off orientation soon but I really like it so far. I feel so lucky and

  8. What do you do for NCLEX eve?

    macalania54 replied to Sparrow91's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My test was today. I saved up to get a massage, and then spent the rest of yesterday with my boyfriend eating pizza and watching netflix. Throughout the day I did occasionally pull my ipod out to do...

  9. I am in school and not currently a CNA/PCT

    macalania54 replied to twins1_92's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat as you! I'm about to start my final semester of a BSN program in a couple of weeks. I have a job at a collective cafe on campus and it's the best job I've ever had, and I didn't...

  10. What shoes are you getting for clinicals?

    macalania54 replied to SelenaS's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a pair of Klog brand shoes. I start clinical in a few weeks so I haven't tried them out there yet but I've been wearing them around the house and they're soooo comfortable, but feel sturdy and...

  11. Do you make friends with others in your nursing program?

    macalania54 replied to EP10's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I definitely get this. I'm 20 and doing a 4 year BSN program. I'm coming into the third year and I still don't have any actual friends in the program. I'm thinking the main reason is because...

  12. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    macalania54 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Wow, I'm pleasantly surprised at the number of pagan nurses in this thread! I'm pagan as well, and still a student. The only time religion and spirituality has ever come up in the context of school...

  13. How do I find time for personal relationships?

    macalania54 replied to RachelZ0918's topic in General Students

    Having people in your life who understand makes it so much easier. I have one very close friend who is also in college, but not nursing, and she's very understanding about my schedule, and the fact...

  14. day vs. evening clinical

    macalania54 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey y'all; I did a search and found just a couple of short older threads on this, and I wanted to hopefully get a wide range of responses/experiences for my question. I start clinicals this...

  15. Just got accepted to nursing program today

    macalania54 replied to parde17's topic in General Students

    Wow, on a wait list for 2 years! That's patience and dedication; congratulations! I'm in a 4 year BSN program, and this year is my first year of "actual" nursing classes and clinicals, so I think I'm...

  16. Wet Hair Don't Care?

    macalania54 replied to 2BRN123's topic in General Students

    I'm black and have a dense kinky afro. Because how curly my hair is I only really need to wash it about 3 times a week, and when I do I often do it in the evenings. So just echoing what several other...

  17. I Don't Know How To Study :(

    macalania54 replied to peppapig123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the essay idea sounds genius! I think I'll try it this semester

  18. Which Specialty?

    macalania54 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Students

    Currently, I really want to do L&D, postpartum, or general women's healthcare, and recently I've been getting more interested in HIV/AIDS nursing, and found out you can get a certification for it....

  19. What specialty are you considering?

    macalania54 replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right now I have my heart set almost completely on midwifery and women's health, but lately I've been reading and thinking more about HIV/AIDS

  20. Ways to Stay Energized

    macalania54 posted a topic in General Students

    I just read this article: http://www.nursetogether.com/Lifestyle/Lifestyle-Article/itemId/2882/7-Ways-to-Stay-Energized-During-a-Busy-Shift.aspx and it offered some tips that sounded really helpful...

  21. Ways to Stay Energized

    macalania54 replied to macalania54's topic in General Students

    these suggestions sound great everyone, thanks! @MeganDM: I don't think we can give you specific medical advice but you've said you're already making changes to your diet so hopefully that helps! I'm...

  22. How long is your commute to nursing school?

    macalania54 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in General Students

    I live on campus, so it's about a 5-20 minute walk to my classes, depending on where they are. As for clinical, I start them this semester and I don't have my assignment yet, but of the main hospitals...

  23. When do you find time to work out?

    macalania54 replied to emcadams's topic in General Students

    I found that in the first 1.5 years of school, it was pretty easy for me to go to the gym at whatever time of the day I felt like it, once I was done with work and class, because my work load was...

  24. Uniforms

    macalania54 replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    I start clinical this September, so I haven't worn the uniform yet but I've seen them, and they're a white scrub top with the school of nursing patch on the arm, navy blue pants, and white shoes. I'm...

  25. Things that gross you out..

    macalania54 replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    I haven't had clinical yet, but bodily fluids and such really don't gross me out all that much. However, anything involving broken/dislocated bones...ughhh. Last semester in patho my professor showed...