Postpartum RN

Postpartum RN

Postpartum, Med Surg, Home Health

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  1. MD to RN?

    Postpartum RN replied to jackshepard's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I know you are facing a lot of challenges, and many of them I don't understand as it seems complicated, however please read this advice. I do not think you will be happy working as an RN, at the...

  2. L&D vs Postpartum ... literally

    Postpartum RN replied to DWelly14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ipink which hospital or city do you work in? My goodness those are high

  3. 2 Months and want to Run

    Postpartum RN replied to margsal's topic in Nursing Career

    What is

  4. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

    Postpartum RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi guys, I started a new job on a postpartum floor about 6 weeks ago at a hospital about an hour away from me. The manager had asked me during the interview if I was willing to sign a contract, or...

  5. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

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

    I am finishing up up my last two weeks at the job I am leaving and the commute is killing me!!....this mornings drive home was killer.. so glad I made the right choice!! Thanks everyone for your...

  6. 2016 Salary thread

    Postpartum RN replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    1. Sacramento, CA 2. Acute care RN. $51 base benefitted, with noc differential $55.62. Union. Same hospital, per diem I was getting $58, plus noc differential $62.62 3. Mortgage is $575, but that's...

  7. What color scrubs do you wear?

    Postpartum RN replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    RNs at my place wear navy blue. No other staff except housekeeping has a mandated color that I've seen on the floor. I like it. I think it looks professional when all the RNs are dressed the same. We...

  8. 2 Months and want to Run

    Postpartum RN replied to margsal's topic in Nursing Career

    What is

  9. Gave 2wk notice, then taken off the schedule early... Really?!!

    Postpartum RN replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Interesting that I found this post. I just gave my 2 week resignation notice and the same thoughts have been going through my head, what if I drive into work and see that I was removed from the...

  10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Postpartum RN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Argh thank you now I lay here and will not be able to

  11. Resigning after new grad orientation

    Postpartum RN replied to VenusRN001's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hi Venus how is it going? Have you started your new job? Don't worry about what your preceptor said...that's not very nice at all, almost sounds like she was maybe jealous of you going..congrats and...

  12. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

    Postpartum RN replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like this thread....but I wonder if docs make threads about dumbest things nurses have said to them...let's not be naive here there are plenty of not so bright peeps in any

  13. Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    Postpartum RN replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    No it's not the case. If you're a 12 hr am shift you get paid the same for those 12 hrs, the last four hours of your shift do not count as overtime or as "evening" pay. I work nocs and I love it,...

  14. Resignation after 1 month of working.

    Postpartum RN replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    You working full time is no reason for them to not hire you. They are professionals and understand that you need to give notice to your job. This is how it works. 2 weeks is usually the standard for...

  15. Resignation after 1 month of working.

    Postpartum RN replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    You should definitely give them a notice, do not quit by no call no show. Your new employer will find out about this job because it will show up when they do a background check, so I would mention it...

  16. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

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

  17. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

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

    Good thing I know for a fact they won't call my current manager for a reference because I am an internal employee transfer and they already received a reference from my manager from my per diem...

  18. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

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

    I just got home, the drive was very hard! Yeah I won't be able to handle this commute, ESPECIALLY knowing always in the back of my mind that I passed on something better just to be "loyal" here...I...

  19. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

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

    Thank you guys for your

  20. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

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

    So you think I should not mention the better benefits offer? Should I mention the better job offer at all? Or just tell about the commute and

  21. Leaving during or right after orientation for a better job offer, please help!

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

    Thank klone for your thoughts, the commute is a huge worry for me! I'm going in for my first noc there tonight, will see how the drive goes tomorrow

  22. Are the pts in the ICU mostly unconscious?

    Postpartum RN replied to Philly85's topic in Critical Care

    Oops, I tried to quote this comment but accidentally "liked" it. Your comment is of no help. Obviously OP knows there's a lot he has to learn, that's why he is here asking these questions even before...

  23. Per Magnet Directives, Nursing first Cleans Bodily Fluids, then Housekeeping

    Postpartum RN replied to taraytara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well here's the thing, i do think a line should be drawn somewhere. I do clean up feces or urine from the floor with a quick towel or paper towel, and would call housekeeping for the rest if needed....

  24. New Grad, which job should I take?

    Postpartum RN replied to Dreamscometru's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well then congratulations!! Let us know what you

  25. New Grad, which job should I take?

    Postpartum RN replied to Dreamscometru's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Number 1 definitely sounds like the right choice. Once you have hospital experience, then you can basically go anywhere. I am curious, what area do you live in? Since you say there is no nursing...