NYNurse828

NYNurse828 specializes in L&D, Postpartum.

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1. Newborn cribs

   NYNurse828 replied to Kldrn9963's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I second LibraSun, At my last facility we had steel and then replaced most of them with the wood bassinets. The wood is very pretty and has nice cabinets so it does really give it that homey feel. However they are much more bulky and heavier to push...

2. I'm joinin' the ranks!

   NYNurse828 replied to Skips's topic in Ob/Gyn

   First and foremost, congrats on your new position! I know you said your employer will be sending you for a basic EFM course but one thing I would recommend to you is to purchase Lisa Miller's EFM workbook. The majority of your work day will most lik...

3. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

   NYNurse828 replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

   We had to wear business attire for the pinning ceremony. Prior to that the school was wearing the traditional white top, skirt and nursing cap. I would have liked to keep it traditional.

4. In my first semester and want another baby

   NYNurse828 replied to TiffanyMcNurse2b's topic in General Students

   If I were you, I would wait. I had my second child right before Nursing 1 ended and luckily was off 6 weeks during the break before Nursing 2 started. And not that I regret it but it was HARD. It wasn't impossible because I did have a bunch of help ...

5. Wgu bsn start date 11/1/15

   NYNurse828 replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors

   Crys-RN - I have three little ones too (7, 22 months and 7 weeks) and I'm going back to work full-time next week. I'm hoping it is doable but I agree, it seems like a good fit. Good luck!

6. Wgu bsn start date 11/1/15

   NYNurse828 replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors

   I am starting in November as well. Good luck everyone!