babeinboots

babeinboots MSN, NP, CNM

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  1. Lost on where to nurse next

    babeinboots replied to Lasanga123's topic in General Nursing

    If OP wants to avoid action and save their back, I would not recommend L&D. I think the jobs Been there, done that mentioned are more up OP's

  2. CRNAs - question about labor epidurals - what would be the rationale?

    babeinboots replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a CRNA but at my facility our anesthesiologists/CRNAs give a test dose first and then give the bolus dose after a few minutes (usually after 2-3 minutes). Usually they wait for the BP to...

  3. Do 3, 12 hr shifts for weekdays only exist?

    babeinboots replied to M0nk3y007's topic in General Nursing

    At the clinic where I worked, there was no rotating Saturdays. If you were MWF, then that was your schedule. Of course you could switch with another nurse if you needed a particular day off and didn't...

  4. Do 3, 12 hr shifts for weekdays only exist?

    babeinboots replied to M0nk3y007's topic in General Nursing

    Thanx!

  5. Do 3, 12 hr shifts for weekdays only exist?

    babeinboots replied to M0nk3y007's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a dialysis clinic where there was a MWF 12 hour shift schedule. Not so sure about acute

  6. Can CNAs work one 12h shift a week?

    babeinboots replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Students

    Yes, apply for a per diem position at the hospitals. I did this during nursing school and was only obligated to one shift a week but could pick up more hours if I wanted to. It worked out perfectly. I...

  7. Think about becoming a RN

    babeinboots replied to Juo2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure about TN but in CA there are definitely accelerated BSN programs that are 12 months. Like previous poster said, do your research. These programs are usually competitive to get into and...

  8. Job Offer: Kaiser or UCLA???

    babeinboots replied to nikki199's topic in California Nursing

    Which UCLA facility? RR is a trauma center so the experience you'll get and the things you'll see will be better than Kaiser. I agree with previous posters and try and do both, but my personal...

  9. Your first nurse educator job?

    babeinboots replied to blackmamba123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm my area you can become a clinical instructor for RN programs with just a BSN. I'm in

  10. Labor and Delivery Jobs

    babeinboots replied to SweetDream's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I stayed in my area but applied to lesser known residency program. I'm from California, so hospitals like UCLA, Kaiser, and Cedars are super competitive and almost impossible to get into. I signed up...

  11. Mistake on orientation..please help

    babeinboots replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    If we follow her reasoning then all nurses, everywhere are set for failure at all times, lol. I don't think I ever go through a shift without catching something that somehow got past several nurses...

  12. Mistake on orientation..please help

    babeinboots replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm sorry, maybe I'm not understanding clearly but I don't see how YOU made HER make a med error. Would it have been nice if you to fix all the times? Yes. Should you have let her know about the time...

  13. Better opportunity?

    babeinboots replied to Rkapfen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A spot in a new grad residency is like gold, especially in California. I say take it! Does it look bad? Sure, but you also need to look out for yourself. You are eligible for a new grad residency for...

  14. 130k Student debt for Entry MSN worth it?

    babeinboots replied to ns90's topic in General Students

    No, totally not worth it! Do your research, and find a more reasonably priced program. Odds are that your first job, you will be working right along side ASN and BSN prepared nurses, making the same...

  15. CA New Grad moving to CO

    babeinboots replied to hikinghai's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't even bother with applying for licensure with California. You'd be luckly if you even got your approval to test by July, let alone sit for the NCLEX. Submit you initial application for RN...

  16. MAJOR Career Decision, Public Health?

    babeinboots replied to KRN20188's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi! I'm also a fairly new RN that works in acute care, almost 7 months in at a busy L&D unit. Although I love my job and coworkers, I know my body cannot handle the schedule, stress and physical...

  17. West Coast university - any other schools that offer fast track no waitlist?

    babeinboots replied to futurenurselauren's topic in California Nursing

    I'm not sure what part of Cali you're in but look into Western Governers University, National University, and your local state universities. Also I know Los Angeles Trade Tech College has a waitlist...

  18. Is it easier to get medsurg job with 1 year experience in mother-baby or as a new grad RN?

    babeinboots replied to BostonRN K's topic in Nursing Career

    Take the postpartum job. Unusually after 6 months employees are eligible for internal transfers to other departments within the

  19. New Grad, New Baby, per diem?

    babeinboots replied to Mamameema's topic in Nursing Career

    Not common but not unheard of either. You have to be really dedicated to your job search to find those positions. I know a couple of people who got per diem positions as new grads. I was called for an...

  20. National University- class/program requirements

    babeinboots replied to Jamster's topic in California Nursing

    In my cohort, a hand full of us worked (some full time, others part time, and a couple per diem) and we did just fine in the program. Those who didn't work had to take out additional loans to cover...

  21. Tips for Job Hunting in So-Cal

    babeinboots replied to SamuelMorris's topic in California Nursing

    LA County hospitals hire new grads, regardless of degree. Also hospitals like California Hospital Medical Center, Centinela Hospital, Long Beach Memorial also hire New Grad ADN nurses. There are jobs...

  22. 2 year contracts????

    babeinboots replied to Nursestef2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just go on the interview and see. The hospital I'm doing my L&D residency at did not require me to sign a contact. Every hospital is different. Good

  23. Nursing school vs price? Which is more important?

    babeinboots replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the previous poster. Nursing is not like law school where the college you go to can make a big difference in your job offers upon graduation. I'm in a new grad residency program right...

  24. LA County Hospital RN New Grad Residency

    babeinboots replied to Lovefear's topic in California Nursing

    LA County hospitals don't have an official new grad program but they hire lots of new grads. Go to the website kutadefroc linked and apply to the Registered Nurse 1 position. Make sure to fill out the...

  25. How to land a Mother/Baby or L&D job in NYC

    babeinboots replied to Nurse722's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you considered getting your NRP certification and Fetal Heart Monitoring Certification? Also joining AWHONN could boost your resume as well. Anything maternal/newborn is hard to get into. Keep...