auson16

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1. Post-master's CNM?

   auson16 posted a topic in CNM

   Hello, I am a new grad, currently practicing FNP, with about 4 years of nursing experience with 3 in L&D. My current job involves caring for women and newborns postpartum in an outpatient setting--not much in depth care, just general assessment, ...

2. Possible future educator--need advice!

   auson16 posted a topic in Educators

   Hi all, I'm just seeking some advice from those more experienced than myself! I have been a RN for about two years, and I am about halfway through a part-time MSN-FNP program, although I have not started any clinical courses yet. I am mostly interest...

3. New L&D Nurse--Stressing!

   auson16 replied to auson16's topic in Ob/Gyn

   No problem!! I still feel like a new grad at times and I've been out of school for over a year. Being a new grad is overwhelming in and of itself, but being a new grad in a specialty is even more overwhelming. Just keep learning and growing from your...

4. New L&D Nurse--Stressing!

   auson16 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi! So, just looking for some advice/reassurance! A little background, I worked in a Level 1 Trauma Center ED for my first year as a new grad. I always knew I was interested in women's health, and after my family decided to move, I decided to pursue...

5. Switching to L&D from ER

   auson16 replied to JackieMarie1989's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi! I recently switched from the ER to L&D, although I didn't have as much experience as you do (I was a new grad in the ER for a year). I'm sure you would do great! Labor and Delivery reminds me of the ER at times, although obviously much more ...

6. L&D Job offer...what would you do?

   auson16 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello! I have a job offer on my hands and just want to get some insight on what others would think/do in this situation. I interviewed about 3 weeks ago on the labor and delivery unit in the city that I'm about to move. I currently have a year of ER ...

7. L&D--what are your patients like?

   auson16 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello! I'm a new nurse, I took a job in a level 1 trauma center out of school and have been there for 9 months. Due to job changes for my husband, we will be moving an hour away, and I've been offered a position in labor and delivery at another hospi...

8. ER to Labor and Delivery

   auson16 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello everyone, I'm a new graduate and have been a nurse in the Emergency Department for about 8 months. I have enjoyed it but Im considering other options after my year there is complete. I've always been drawn to labor and delivery, but at this poi...

9. Question on hiring

   auson16 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone! I just had a quick question for those who may be in manager, supervisor, or just seasoned nurses who have experience with hiring. How long do you recommend that a new graduate stay in the position that they start in before changing or s...

10. What do you do with extremely mean/disrespectful patients?

    auson16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys! I'm a new graduate nurse in a level 1 trauma center ED. I'm just asking for learning purposes, what do you guys say to extremely disrespectful and even verbally abusive patients? I'm not referring to altered mental status patients, psychoti...

11. New Grad ER Nurse...need advice!

    auson16 replied to auson16's topic in New Nurse

    Hi! Thank you so much for these thoughts. It means a lot that you took the time to share! I'm sure things will get better over time, it's just tough to see beyond right now!

12. New Grad ER Nurse...need advice!

    auson16 replied to auson16's topic in New Nurse

    Ruby Vee, Thank you so much for the thoughtful response! It is so encouraging to me. It sounds like we were/are in similar situations. I just got married two months ago and while my husband works, my income is primary right now. Great insight to work...

13. New Grad ER Nurse...need advice!

    auson16 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi guys, I am a new grad in a level 1 trauma center ED. I don't think I quite knew what I was getting into when I started, although I did a senior year internship there. I know that new grads in the ER can be controversial but I'm already here, and j...

14. USC FNP Spring 2017

    auson16 replied to auson16's topic in NP Students

    That's great! Congratulations!

15. BSN to NP School?

    auson16 replied to auson16's topic in NP Students

    Hi! I tried to PM you but it said something about your storage being full. I was recently accepted to the FNP program at USC! I wanted to ask you, if you don't mind, about how your classes are formatted and how you get most of your grades? What has ...