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  1. FQHC salaries? I GOT QUESTIONS!

    xxdiscoxxheaven posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello all, To keep it short, I'm about half way done with my DNP in midwifery expecting to graduate 5/2020. There's a representative from the HRSA loan repayment program coming on campus next month to...

  2. Nursing students who want to be NP's

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no. That sounds scary! I hear what everyone on this board is saying... I see both sides. I'm currently in a DNP program at the #4 school for midwifery in the country. I have a year of L&D under...

  3. Applying for a job listed as FT but u need PT?

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to xxdiscoxxheaven's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, i would consider that option but im in for the long haul with this degree. It's a four year program and I couldnt imagine missing every weekend for 3 more years! Thank you! I have heard this...

  4. Applying for a job listed as FT but u need PT?

    xxdiscoxxheaven posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I have a quickie question about applying for part time jobs that are listed with FT hours. A little background, I have been a nurse for almost 2 years. All in OB. I dropped to PT in my...

  5. PP to Labor?

    xxdiscoxxheaven posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello everyone! I'm wondering has anyone transitioned from PP to high risk L/D and antepartum. I've been working PP at a small community hospital for 7 months. By no means am I claiming to have...

  6. PP to Labor?

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to xxdiscoxxheaven's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I should add that I was told I would cross train in 6-12 months at this job. It seems like a lie now because staffing is a revolving door and a long list of people waiting to do it. Also, the labor...

  7. From PP to Medo Surg?

    xxdiscoxxheaven posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello all, Has anyone switched from PP to med surg successfully? I love working in OB but I hate my facility. Poor staffing, night shift, new grads in charge, poor management, etc. are making me want...

  8. How is it fair to put PRN nurses on call?

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to sarabear44's topic in General Nursing

    Our manager has done this lately because pretty much everyone on my shift has less than a year of experience. I don't mind being called off in this situation because it sucks where I work badly,...

  9. From PP to Medo Surg?

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to xxdiscoxxheaven's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hear you except I've considered all of that. A friend of mine works for a hospital that really takes care of their new grads. She's med surg and the stores I tell her are unbelievable to her. Her...

  10. 1 month new ICU job. I want to run

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to RNMeagz's topic in Critical Care

    Did you read her post? She's been an ER nurse for 3 years. She's not a new grad just new to the

  11. St Xavier University (anyone go here)

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    Nursing class sizes: less than 30-40 Clincal: about 8 No ATI OR Hesi to pass the class but ATI assessment at the end of the semester to gauge where your level of understanding is Some prof more...

  12. L&D vs Postpartum ... literally

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to DWelly14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's the same way at my job lol. I'm on the PP side of things. My problem is the same as yours except the labor nurses are so clique-y and don't associate with PP. I try to smile or make jokes and...

  13. Forgot to put narcotic back in Pyxis

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to Shimbo's topic in Patient Medications

    She never said she took it out on the PCA's account. She said she took it out before the PCA asked for help with a different

  14. Accused of sleeping

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to cdthorste's topic in General Nursing

    Well yes I would. I was just wondering what the rules were. On my floor, it's relatively common for night nurses to take turns taking a break, whatever that means is up to you. Similiar, if its slow...

  15. Accused of sleeping

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to cdthorste's topic in General Nursing

    Is it ever okay to sleep on your "lunch" break on nights? I never eat on nights and the computers go down every night at a certain time. And everyone is usually asleep. Aren't lunches guaranteed by...

  16. Need a change?

    xxdiscoxxheaven posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, Hoping for some advice for a new grad nurse. I am off orientation on postpartum unit...I'm wondering if this is the right job for me? I precepted into this specialty as my capstone for...

  17. Need a change?

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to xxdiscoxxheaven's topic in General Nursing

    I've been here since August. Out of school since may. Don't get me wrong...I don't think I've mastered post partum nursing by any means but I'm finding my learning opportunities are very limited by my...

  18. So fed up with my coworker

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You sound so childish! She works because SHE wants to! maybe it's to save for a vacation, new fridge, Jimmy choo shoes, whatever! IT'S THE HOSPITAL'S FAULT. Not

  19. Nurse in a bar... Should you help?

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to crc2015's topic in General Students

    You are not obligated to provide breaths according to the AHA CPR class I attended. CompressionS are more

  20. Not having kids until 35

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    Most kids with downs are born to women who are less than 35 years old. So you could look at that both ways. Being older has a higher risk however, it still can happen to

  21. Major Med Error

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Benzos are

  22. I need your help plz

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to KThurmond's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Silence your notifications in your settings and it shouldn't be a problem. Always worked for

  23. Lost and kind of insecure

    xxdiscoxxheaven posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello! I'm a new nurse, off orientation this week. I'm starting to feel like becoming a nurse was a mistake. I can't tell if it's because I'm in the wrong specialty or if my unit is just really...

  24. Unexpected pregnancy in nursing school?!

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to brie8989's topic in General Students

    I've seen a few people go through this. One girl stayed until then end and wasn't restricted from clinical. She had the baby right before finals and came in to take the final and passed. Another...

  25. New grads are expensive...really?

    xxdiscoxxheaven replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    But that isn't exclusive to new grads right? Experienced nurses on my floor get a 12 week orientation as