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LandD_RN_chica

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  1. OB nursing was the one thing I didn't want to do!

    LandD_RN_chica replied to SubSippi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always wanted OB. Went to the OR first because after applying tristate and calling repeatedly every hospital and nurse recruiter, I just couldn't get into OB. It's very hard to get in. After 2 years...

  2. I Know This Annoying but....

    LandD_RN_chica replied to theodorerhoades's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree if you know you want to be an RN go right for that. I went back to school at 26 and went full time for my BSN. Most hospitals want you to have ur bachelors degree. I worked as a Cna or patient...

  3. No Callbacks From Hospitals

    LandD_RN_chica replied to mtskier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you know you are going back to school apply for a pool of per diem position so you can make your own schedule and work when you are available. Don't apply for a full time position and then tell...

  4. Help please...new specialty. Awful nurses.

    LandD_RN_chica replied to LandD_RN_chica's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also think it's a mix of personalities. I have a strong personality and so do these nurses. I have also talked to new people and there is one nurse who is mean and talks about everyone. She gives...

  5. Help please...new specialty. Awful nurses.

    LandD_RN_chica replied to LandD_RN_chica's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you everyone for your responses. I have plenty of friends and don't need anymore, but the problem is they are just mean I guess. Going to managers about me. Everything I do. I'm going to have to...

  6. Help please...new specialty. Awful nurses.

    LandD_RN_chica replied to LandD_RN_chica's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm afraid I won't have enough experience to get per diem at another place since I've only been there a few months. Thank you for your input though. I appreciate it. I'm stuck because there were also...

  7. Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    LandD_RN_chica replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I applied for a job. Had an interview. It went amazing. I have a relationship with the HR lady because I used to work there. I called her one time a week for a month. Even went over her head to the...

  8. OR to OB?

    LandD_RN_chica replied to hyndmanha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't have any tips but I left the OR to go to OB and the nurses I work with are mostly downright mean. I feel like I'm in 3rd grade when I'm over 30 years old. Running behind my back to managers,...

  9. HESI scores and NCLEX pass rates

    LandD_RN_chica replied to haillyb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't remember much of the questions but there is definitely a correlation. I got the highest score in my class and passed the nclex the first time with 75 questions. The dean of my school told me...

  10. After Hypoglycemia

    LandD_RN_chica replied to kayvary's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know my work has a hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia protocol. Every hospital should have one. It will tell you how often to recheck and exactly what to do. Your hospital should have one. Just ask one of...

  11. Immunizations

    LandD_RN_chica replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in General Students

    Definitely just get the titers. As far as blood levels and schools who just accept the proof that you were immunized, they shouldn't do that. You could not be immune anymore, or it could have never...

  12. Immunizations

    LandD_RN_chica replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in General Students

    You need to get your titers drawn and see if you are immune. If you are then great that's fine. If you're not you have to start the 3 part series all over

  13. When the doctor doesn't respond to their page...

    LandD_RN_chica replied to kate4rn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At my hospital there is a chain of command. If you don't get a response in a half hour you go above that person then you go above that person if it doesn't work and so on. It works and the first...

  14. I am the only nurse getting high blood glucose numbers

    LandD_RN_chica replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just a suggestion....I've seen numbers be significantly different just by wiping away the first drop of blood because it contains the alcohol etc. are you wiping away the first drop and then

  15. Perineal Prep Solutions?

    LandD_RN_chica replied to dkrRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Betadine. And if the woman is pooping while pushing I've seen those daily care wash wipes used to clean that

  16. Question

    LandD_RN_chica replied to lynds80's topic in Operating Room

    I was hired as a brand new grad into the OR. Worked there for a year and a half. Went per diem and just started in my dream career in L&D. I don't know what state you are in but I'm in PA. Most of...

  17. Salary?

    LandD_RN_chica replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in NJ. I have 2 years of nursing experience in the OR in PA where my starting salary for a new grad was $27.50. I got a raise and left my position at $28 something. I just started in L&D and I...

  18. Best and Least Cases?

    LandD_RN_chica replied to It Takes Heart's topic in Operating Room

    Love general, ortho and plastics. But the only reason I love general is because of the surgeon I work with and ortho the surgeon is nice to work with as well. Plastics I like because some of the cases...

  19. ER nurse interested in mother/baby

    LandD_RN_chica replied to ERnurse12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mother baby is very laid back and not As exciting as L&D. Most of the moms are well and the babies. Not much action so to say. Repetitive. If you like the action I suggest L&D as the other...

  20. 450 Resumes sent. 0 call backs.

    LandD_RN_chica replied to lsid16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Stupid question, but are you calling the nurse recruiter one week after putting your applications in and selling yourself over the phone. Leave a message. It's all about selling yourself to get an...

  21. Co-worker is angry because I am pregnant

    LandD_RN_chica replied to dlzk123's topic in Operating Room

    Whether I like a person or not I always let the scrub pick what lunch they want to go to because we get breaks as circulators and they don't. I would pull her to the side and politely tell her your...

  22. Is time or money more valuable for nursing education?

    LandD_RN_chica replied to hiitsjina's topic in California Nursing

    I went back to school when I was 26 for my bsn. I looked at community colleges too but it would have taken me way longer. I was accepted into a great school for my bsn a 4 year full time program that...

  23. Got a job offer... agreed... & forgot to ask about pay.

    LandD_RN_chica replied to BolBol's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah that's an HR question. If you ask ur manager she will probably point you in the direction of

  24. Pharmacology study tips, please.

    LandD_RN_chica replied to AshleeG's topic in General Students

    There are pharmacology flash cards that have illustrated people on them with the name of the med and common side effects illustrated on the person. Without them I would've failed. I'm sorry I can't...

  25. Pregnant with baby #3!?! Graduate in Dec 2013! Help!

    LandD_RN_chica replied to curlsrocck's topic in General Students

    Single mom. I had a baby halfway through nursing school as well and I already had an 11 year old at home. She was due in February. So I just took off one semester and went back the following semester....