macalania54

*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 system. I've been interested in doing outpatient n...

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

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 prepared you? I'm a little worried that I'd be go...

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 luck!

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 to med-surg, but I'm happy I went with my heart an...

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 other bloodborne disease we bathe them right after ...

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 grateful

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 some practice questions on the NCLEX Mastery app, c...

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 want to leave to get a PCA job even though I knew i...

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 firm at the same time. They kinda look like a cross...

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 during our freshman year, a lot of the people in my c...

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 was in an assignment in my Cultural Diversity in Hea...

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 that I have to say "no" to hanging out some nights. ...

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 September, and haven't gotten my clinical assignment yet. B...

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 feeling some of the same nervousness that you are....

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 people have said, it could be helpful to cut down ...

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

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. But I start clinical this September, so I'm open ...

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 nursing...

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 sorry you're dealing with that; I constantly had a...

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 and it got me thinking more about this issue I have...

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 that the school uses, one's about 30 min away, an...

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 (relatively) easier. But now, I definitely need to sch...

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 not too thrilled about the white, and I hate unifo...

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 us a video of someone's bone being set and I wante...