Calzonan RN

Calzonan RN

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  1. Epi for Epidural Complications..HELP

    Calzonan RN replied to ScubaLvr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm pretty new at L&D so forgive me if I get this wrong, but I thought it was pretty standard to have an IV with any epidural. From what I understand a lot of the BP problems can be a result of...

  2. New grad RN can't find a job, HELP!

    Calzonan RN replied to ment2be's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There definitely isn't a new grad shortage and as new grads you will find that out. The key to getting a job as a new grad is to start applying well before you graduate!! If you wait until after...

  3. The skinny on working nights

    Calzonan RN replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've worked nights for almost two years now. I have a love/hate relationship with the shift though. I really like not having all the bigwigs around and having the feeling of independence that I get...

  4. Nurse Extern Interview!!

    Calzonan RN replied to Amburgerz12's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I externed at St. Joes (loved it) and was asked the standard interview questions at my interview. 1) Tell me an example where you felt you made a difference in someones life. 2) What are your...

  5. Sole bread earner: Which Hosptials in Phoenix pay RN well?

    Calzonan RN replied to Buddyken's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You didn't mention how long you've been an RN or anything, that could make a difference. I know County was giving a sign on bonus- enough for a down payment on a house, but I'm not sure if they are...

  6. Checking dilation help...

    Calzonan RN replied to Jocee82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One thing I've found helpful is I've taken the little tape measure we use to measure the baby's length and taped it at an angle from one corner of the back of my badge to the other (angled corner to...

  7. What should I get?

    Calzonan RN replied to SNIXRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I used my PDA all the time in NS, I loved it!! It is expensive, but you can find them for a reasonable price if you research. I downloaded the Nursing Constellation and got free versions for my...

  8. Glendale College weekend program?

    Calzonan RN replied to mamaof6's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from GCC's weekend program last December. We started with 30 people in my class, of that 30, 14 of us graduated. It's a tough course. It's true they say it's only Fri/Sat but they...

  9. efm during an epidural placement ?

    Calzonan RN replied to maxienurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have consents for both the epidural and for 'lady partsl birth with possible episiotomy' at our hospital. During the epidural we have a pulse ox on mom which records MHR. We use QS charting and...

  10. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

    Calzonan RN replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most of the larger hospitals here in Phx pay about 25.50-26.50/hr for new grads, plus 20% shift dif and 10% weekend dif, and double time for any overtime. The hospital I'm at pays 24.50 for new grads,...

  11. LPN Fast Track Program Question's

    Calzonan RN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Sander6, I'm not sure if you know, but when you get your LPN you can go into Block 3 of the RN program and complete your RN providing you have all your pre-req's done. It's usually pretty easy to get...

  12. I do not think I can make it in L&D... devastated

    Calzonan RN replied to RNKatrinaK's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This was my post about two months ago. I'm also a new nurse, but I externed in L&D for a year so I was a little familiar with it. Unfortunately I didn't take a position at the hospital I...

  13. Slow times at hospitals?

    Calzonan RN replied to palmtree61's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would think if you work surgery you won't have much of a problem with some areas slowing down. Again it just depends on what area you work in. L&D seems to always be really busy in the...

  14. Unit based pool, the good the bad and the ugly??

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    My new job has a unit based pool position which would include working a minimum of 32 hours a week, including 4 weekend shifts a month. Of course it's non-benefitted. I'm considering switching to...

  15. ? about referral bonus

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've just started a new job at a hospital where an acquaintance of mine works. I put her name down as a referrence after I was hired because there was no place to put it on my application. Another...

  16. Dealing with personal prejudices?

    Calzonan RN replied to purplepanda's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had to deal with this myself. When I first started in L&D I had a 17yo G3P2 patient, whose mother was all excited that her daughter was having another baby. I really had to bite my tongue...

  17. ? about referral bonus

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey thrashej, She is going to get the bonus, HR said she was, so it's good on that end. They actually give $250 upon hire, $750 after the first month and $1000 after three months, it's pretty good,...

  18. Summertime in the Valley!

    Calzonan RN replied to RainDreamer's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've worked through this week of storms and weird weather, so I missed most of it!! I worked M-Th, Wed I had a STABLE class, learned how to stabilize little ones for transport. I've basically gone...

  19. St. Lukes Medical Center

    Calzonan RN replied to arush7973's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You have more than enough experience to get almost any ICU job here in town. The problem is the HR people. Mercy Gilbert will post positions that aren't even available, and will never ever call for...

  20. ? about referral bonus

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for your answers, as a new nurse it's hard to know what is customary and what isn't. I never intended to ask her to split the bonus, I just wanted to make sure that when I refer someone in the...

  21. ? about referral bonus

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I guess I should've been a little clearer, but I was in a hurry to get this posted before leaving for work.... Technically I'm not a new grad, I've been working in my specialty as an RN for over 5...

  22. New grad with a DUI

    Calzonan RN replied to BBAZ's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would search for a similar thread on this board. I remember a couple of years ago someone posted a similar question. Congratulations on finishing NS and good luck with

  23. Don't know if I'm going to make it as an OB nurse

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm due to come off of orientation this week and I feel like there's just so much I don't know. I'll have a really good night where I get all my charting done, the patient out of the room two hours...

  24. Gilbert Emergency Hospital

    Calzonan RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was just wondering if anyone had experience with this hospital. It's located on Power Road, near Ray, and it's a doctor owned hospital. They're the ones who advertise door to doctor in 31 minutes....

  25. Don't know if I'm going to make it as an OB nurse

    Calzonan RN replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just thought I'd let everyone know that my job did not work out. I ended up having to call my manager to find out what was up (after not hearing anything for over a week) and I spoke with the...