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    Want to quit

    BSNbeauty replied to PaleomilesRN's topic in Emergency

    Keep applying to other specialties. Mother baby has been my favorite specialty so far. I love love love it. 4 years later, still do and received my certification in Maternal-Newborn nursing. You'll...
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    Not Sure if L&D is where I want to be! Help Please

    BSNbeauty replied to Lanap313's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Labor and Delivery is not for every one and that is okay. Talk to your Nurse Manager to see if you can shadow on PP or NICU. Great thing about nursing is that everyone will eventually find their...
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    ABSN rejection letter. How to cope?

    BSNbeauty replied to jr1991's topic in General Nursing

    Try a different school. I was heartbroken when I wasn't accepted to my University of Choice when I graduated from high school. 12 years later I've earned my LPN, ADN, and BSN. You never, know, this...
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    I NEED ADVICE!

    BSNbeauty replied to rmorgv2's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the
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    Transition

    BSNbeauty replied to berry98wild's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7-330 mon-fri as a nurse case manager for foster kids. I like the job, however it has been a huge adjustment. I miss having more days off during the week however I love having every weekend and...
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    BSNbeauty replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Became a CNA at 16, LPN at 20, ADN at 23, BSN at 26. I'm now 28. Nursing is who I am. Its my ministry. I have no regrets. I've had good days, bad days and horrible days but wouldn't trade it for the...
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    Old job calling me to finish some charting?

    BSNbeauty replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do it. You are longer an employee
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    Advice for outpatient OB to inpatient

    BSNbeauty replied to DaniDP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is there anyway you can keep your job you have now and just pick up an impatient PRN shift once a month
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    Low L&D Census, losing hours. Does this happen often?

    BSNbeauty replied to clarkb33's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OB is feast or famine for us at my hospital. There was a time when we were really really slow. Some nurses even split shifts rather than having to use all of their PTO. We have a list, that goes by...
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    Timing of PRN pain meds to scheduled meds

    BSNbeauty replied to tsm007's topic in Patient Medications

    I always encourage my patients to take 2 instead of one. When you give one and another one an hour later it reads in the EMR that you are given it way too soon. Then, you will find yourself given 1...
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    I am missing something obvious?

    BSNbeauty replied to missmollie's topic in Patient Medications

    I've given it rectally
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    rescheduling NCLEX

    BSNbeauty replied to ktimp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Stop rescheduling and just take it! Pushing it back will only create more anxiety and doubt. You will never feel 100 percent
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    BSNbeauty replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    As a OB nurse and mom I strongly believe Fed is Best. Yes, I promote breastfeeding and will give you all the support in the world, however feeding your baby is priority whether it is breast or...
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    Needing advice and guidance. I can't take noc shift!

    BSNbeauty replied to MIRN923's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift is not for everyone. It is okay if it is not for you either.However, if you have no other choices but to work nights then take all the advice from the above posts. I've learned that nights...
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    What are my options outside of a hospital setting?

    BSNbeauty replied to Exhuasted's topic in General Students

    How do you feel about being a bedside nurse? If you desire to work at the bedside give it a try. Don't let an instructor determine your future. Go back to the lab, seek guidance from experienced...
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    MBU vs L&D?? Help!

    BSNbeauty replied to HolleyRoo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since your long term goal is to be a midwife and LC I would go for Labor and Delivery. L and D encompasses
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    Do you sign your credentials when working in different specialty?

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a RNC-MNN certification, I no longer work full time in OB, however I do work full time as a nurse case manager in a whole new specialty. Currently I sign, Prnqday, BSN, RN. Is it necessary to...
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    Do you sign your credentials when working in different specialty?

    BSNbeauty replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies. I agree, RN is the only thing
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    "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    BSNbeauty replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Would it be okay if I touch your breast to x,y,z? I always ask permission when assisting with breast
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    RN/Case Manager in Foster Care

    BSNbeauty replied to MMills30's topic in Case Management

    I'm a case manager for foster
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    Daily huddles

    BSNbeauty replied to Jhalliburton90's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do daily huddles everyday around 830am. We go over discharges, admissions and patients in l and D. The neonatal NPs attend. Huddles usually last 15 to 20 minutes. I enjoy them . If I'm super busy I...
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    Love Being a Nurse: 33 Years and Going Strong

    BSNbeauty replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Loved this article. I pray I can have just as a long and rewarding career as you. 8 years down and forever to go. I still love being a nurse. Even though many of the COB would tell me to come back to...
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    Threatened by patient

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in OB and tonight I was threatened by a patient. She actually was chasing me down the hall when a coworker intervened and stopped her. I called the nursing supervisor who was on her way up to...
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    So Embarrassing

    BSNbeauty posted a topic in General Nursing

    Post Partum nurse here! Last night, I was in the middle of helping a mom change her baby when I grabbed pacifier and placed it in mouth. Not the nipple end but the back end. I have a 7 month old and...
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    Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    BSNbeauty replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    School nursing and post partum. I've don't both and currently doing