chwcbesteph RN

Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula

Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula, Community Health Worker, Registered Nurse

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About chwcbesteph

chwcbesteph has 9 years experience as a RN and specializes in Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula.


Stephanie Tanner, RN, works at a 25-bed critical access hospital in western South Dakota in med-surg and the emergency room. She is a trained sexual assault nurse examiner, community health worker, birth doula, and childbirth educator. She is currently enrolled in the RN-BSN program at the University of South Dakota and is passionate about community innovation to reduce racial and economic disparities and promote wellness in vulnerable populations.

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    First APN Job: Not Getting Paid For Hospital New Hire Orientation

    I've always been paid for the time I spend on this type of training or education. I simply submit my hours to my direct supervisor as if they were expecting them. Never been an issue.
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    New Grad Dilemma - Help

    What's worse on your resume? An unemployed gap, or working a unit for six months? Nobody knows. Are you willing to bet your lost wages on it? How do you know what kind of nursing you'd hate if you haven't actually... been a nurse yet? I had similar ...
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    Friend is sending FB requests to all ICU/ER nurses

    Unfortunately, many nurses do not have the art of professionalism down and have to learn the hard way. If you've said your piece, let it be. I wouldn't touch this person's career with a ten foot pole!
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    Work life balance... going to the gym

    For those of you who work out or have a gym membership... when do you fit it in? I found that I could easily fit in 4-5 workouts/week when I was working in the clinic 8-6, but now that I'm back on the floor 6-6:30, I'm wondering how to work it out. A...
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    ED or ICU

    OMG I love this. I'm orienting to the ED soon and this is... validating.
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    Fainting as a pre-nursing student

    Have you tried taking meds before entering situations where you might be sensitive?? I almost passed out observing my first surgery (a c-section) and had to excuse myself. I laughed about it later and moved on. You just have to know yourself, keep tr...
  7. Hey all! I'm in the process of applying for an RN-BSN program and out of curiosity, would love to hear what kind of position those of you with BSNs currently hold (please don't respond if you have higher degrees). Management? Research? Community/pu...
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    I miss floor nursing...I think?

    Oooo... LORDY. I am literally right on the other side of this right now. Took a clinic job in the facility I'm in to get off the floor and night shift and it was NOT a good fit. I was not challenged by the clinic environment at all. I came back to t...
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    Orienting to ER... getting ready?

    Yes!! Perfect responses. I'm so grateful to be transitioning to a team of people who I know and work well with already, and can't wait to learn, learn, learn. Thank you all so much! ^_^
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    Orienting to ER... getting ready?

    Hey all! I'm getting ready to orient in the ER at the critical access facility I've been working as a floor nurse in for the last 18 months (my first job as a new grad...) and my team and I are pretty excited to get started. Besides studying for and...
  11. Did you really expect to come here and get people telling you to hold your career back for a relationship you're staying in because you're worried about what other people will think??
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    Chewed out from family

    Roll your eyes in the break room. Be a duck... and let it roll off your back. Our first responsibility is to the patient. If the patient is apologizing for their family, you can bet there are other factors at play that have NOTHING to do with you. T...
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    Advice on getting my ADN to BSN

    Everything that @Rose_Queen said holds water. I just want to add that where I am located (western South Dakota), it's almost pointless to get a BSN as a floor nurse. It's not even a prerequisite for many management positions. Lots of people all over ...
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    Why are LPNS so underpaid and disrespected

    On the other hand, there are LPNs in the field who have a big chip on their shoulder and feel like they shouldn't have to do anything extra when there's an RN around, like call the provider, hang IV ABX, note orders, etc., and who use their own perce...
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    How to get involved in community as new grad RN??

    I second looking into your local NA chapter to get involved with lobbying efforts on the state level and attending committee hearings on nursing sponsored issues. LOTS of policy affects nursing practice and public health and this is one of the best w...