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  1. advice for specializing in OB

    RNLisa posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will be graduating this Spring. :balloons: My aspiration is to become an OB/GYN nurse on a Mother/Baby unit. My goal is L&D. My question is this: Does anyone have any advice on how to...

  2. advice for specializing in OB

    RNLisa replied to RNLisa's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your advice. I will keep my options open, but will shoot for my goal. If it is meant to be, it will be. One way or another, I will be doing what I feel I am called to do: help people...

  3. advice for specializing in OB

    RNLisa replied to RNLisa's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you Mississippi RN. I do think I need to just go for it. I wonder though if I should let the first hospital know that I may have an offer from the other one. Maybe that would prompt them to...

  4. advice for specializing in OB

    RNLisa replied to RNLisa's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, no, I am not shrugging off PP. I would absolutely LOVE PP, or nursery, or L&D, or even GYN surgeries, anything to get me on that unit and a foot in the door so to speak. It's just the waiting...

  5. advice for specializing in OB

    RNLisa replied to RNLisa's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I have applied to 2 hospitals for the OB unit. I have interviewed with one, and they are not hiring for L&D, but possibly for Postpartum. But, I haven't heard anything back as of yet. The...

  6. Took Nclex today and it was Horrible

    RNLisa replied to krystal1982's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what we have been told about NCLEX, if your test shuts off at 75, you could have passed or failed, if it shuts off at 265, you could have passed or failed. You never know if you passed or failed...

  7. Study Question

    RNLisa replied to Annie2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree, the Saunders NCLEX review book is excellent. If you have the CD rom, that works great too. It sounds like you are doing everything else you can do. It helps me to read the notes out loud...

  8. I Paaasssed!!! Thank You God!!

    RNLisa replied to brina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am very happy for you! Congratulations!! What type of nursing are you getting into? You go celebrate and way to go!! I can't wait until I can say that too! Just 3 more months for

  9. OK I made a mistake.... but am I in danger of failing clinical now?

    RNLisa replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    I guess my question is who cares if there was a piece of paper in the sharps container. Is it your responsiblity to get it out? Maybe it had blood on it, maybe it was an alcohol wipe that got stuck...

  10. interview next week

    RNLisa replied to DeLynn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am graduating this spring, and have already went on a few interviews. One question in particular I asked was if they have triads or diads. Then of course I asked how long the orientation period...

  11. OK I made a mistake.... but am I in danger of failing clinical now?

    RNLisa replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    I agree, what does her age have to do with this? She must have been concerned with what COULD have happened. You don't know her motives, and if she was doing it to hurt your (telling your CI), then...

  12. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    RNLisa replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    I only used a portion of your quote to reply to those specific items in your post. I never intended to "twist it to look like something else". I realize people need to make money to support their...

  13. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    RNLisa replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    How do you know I don't volunteer my time for free currently??? If my children asked if I thought Nursing would be a good career for them, I'd say, "Is it in your heart? Do you want tohelp others?...

  14. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    RNLisa replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree wholeheartedly!! I am angered by the posts here about this subject. If the reason you are in Nursing is to get a paycheck, then you all need to find other jobs. Nursing isn't for everyone,...

  15. To study group of not to study group...

    RNLisa replied to Student_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have only used a study group 2x. I am a 2nd year nursing student. I have gotten all A's and only one B so far. That is with studying by myself. I do better by myself. IF you study with a...

  16. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    RNLisa replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I think I have always pretended to be a nurse when I was a little girl. One year for my birthday, my parents bought me a Nurse kit (toy) and I practiced playing nurse all the time. There was a time...

  17. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    RNLisa replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello, I am from the Marion area. I am in school, have 2 more quarters to go, then graduate from ADN program. I am interested in OB/GYN nursing, but will most likely start as a Med/Surg. RN to gain...

  18. Feeling Guilty-Kids,Work&school

    RNLisa replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I am in the running for the "worst mom" ever with all the guilt I have. I am in the nursing program, have 3 more quarters to go. I have 3 children ages 13, 9, and almost 4 yrs old. My two...

  19. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    RNLisa replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did anything happen to the RN who originally got the pills out and then left the floor??? If she was the one who originally got the pills out,then why are YOU being persecuted?? I realize that you...

  20. looking for pity, feeling overwhelmed & unorganized (long vent)

    RNLisa replied to lunakat's topic in General Students

    Wow, I am so sorry you are feeling this way. Actually, this is just what I am afraid of. I haven't had to pass meds since Winter quarter this past year. Spring quarter was OB/Peds, then Summer was...

  21. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    RNLisa replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more! This is just what I was saying in my post. As an RN, I will want to make sure I get accurate readings as my butt is on the line if something (God forbids) goes

  22. What happen to taking Vital Signs???

    RNLisa replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    I am aide at a local hospital and am an RN student as well. At work, as an aide, we usually use the machine for those that are not on telemetry and are only in for maybe URI or something minor. If...

  23. RN who wouldn't be CNA

    RNLisa replied to cjog's topic in Nursing Career

    VERY good point! The RN is ultimately the one who is responsible for all her/his patients, regardless of if they have an aide or if their aide is incompetent or not. That is why the RN should be...

  24. RN who wouldn't be CNA

    RNLisa replied to cjog's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a 2nd year Rn student and work as an Aide. I have worked as an Aide now for 2 years in a local hospital on a Med/Surg. floor. I have to say that although we as aides do do alot of the "dirty"...

  25. Did I fail the NCLEX?

    RNLisa replied to randie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I am not an RN yet, but I have some friends who just graduated and took their NCLEX. All of them said the test shut off after only 75 to 80 questions. They all passed and are now RNs. Don't...