Surfandnurse

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  1. Preparing for travel in CA

    Surfandnurse replied to Dassit82's topic in Travel

    has anyone else done a contract and the facility won't let you do more than 5 shifts in a row? I'm feeling really frustrated regarding this because i'm working 48 hours a week and would LOVE LOVE LOVE...

  2. Male student nurse interviewing for Postpartum..

    Surfandnurse replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I love this post, I am working with a travel nurse currently who has done lots of assignments and permanent work with Male Labor and delivery nurses. she said they work hard to make rapport with the...

  3. Home births gone wrong

    Surfandnurse replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Read "Why is American home birth so dangerous?" Publishes in the New York Times and found at

  4. no more than 4 shifts in a row

    Surfandnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone else's institutions have this rule? "No more than 4 shifts in a row." This is a small hospital, labor and delivery unit, we do an average of 30 births a month, and always have staff, i...

  5. G1PO INDUCTIONS

    Surfandnurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I really just have to vent. so read on if you want to get angry with me, and write a comment because I KNOW IF YOU ARE AN OB NURSE YOU SEE THIS CRAP TOO! I have had the unlucky privilege of working...

  6. G1PO INDUCTIONS

    Surfandnurse replied to Surfandnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @cblover you can certainly pm me regarding your delivery, but I'm by no means a seasoned L&D nurse or midwife.. I've been an L&D nurse for three years. and I have really appreciated everyone's...

  7. G1PO INDUCTIONS

    Surfandnurse replied to Surfandnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for the insight and support! I am traveling at this institution, but have discussed these issues with permanent staff. They have a brand new nurse manager,tho, and I think at least more...

  8. Court Appearance and Importance of Documentation

    Surfandnurse replied to Quantum Doctor's topic in General Nursing

    General question: how often does an RN actually lose his or her license over

  9. Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    Surfandnurse replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I also cried tears of sadness for this lost mother, partner; innocent being. The drunk driver I want to see locked up for life; does your state have the death penalty? He killed

  10. New Mexico Endorsement Fingerprint requirement

    Surfandnurse replied to justmehappy's topic in General Nursing

    They send to

  11. Roswell NM???

    Surfandnurse replied to crameRN's topic in General Nursing

    @emptbill have u been to

  12. New labor and delivery nurse!! Tips/advice/stories wanted ;)

    Surfandnurse replied to Jburk1985's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How's the new job? Someone showed me a little trick in the bag...... Tape a 1-10cm measuring tape (steal one from the NSY) on the back of your name badge... Comes in very handy when learning cervical...

  13. L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

    Surfandnurse replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a great thread!mi absolutely love everyone's honesty regarding doulas! I've been an LDRP RN for 3 years and have also had the wonderful opportunity of being close friends and family members...

  14. Can a Criminal History Stop Me from Being a Nurse?

    Surfandnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    So the better terminology rather than expunge the charge is actually called "executive clemency" and this is much better than having your record expunged. Executive Clemency is a process in which the...

  15. Traveling Nurse Couple+Kids

    Surfandnurse replied to Fumanchuesday's topic in Travel

    currently traveling with our 2 y/o, i haven't taken her to a pedi here because she is super healthy and just needs routine immunizations. If your kids get sick though would be good to establish a pedi...

  16. New to Travel Nursing

    Surfandnurse replied to LisalaRN99's topic in Travel

    TAX HOME means a permanent address, and the state you pay taxes to- I keep my same car registration/drivers license/car insurance etc because it's cheap from North Dakota where I was living for 2...

  17. Travel vs permanent work

    Surfandnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    HELP! I will be moving to Kodiak or Anchorage in April '16, (hubs has a job in kodiak) am currently a travel nurse and have heard that a travel nurse is better off doing an independent contract (which...

  18. Travel vs permanent work

    Surfandnurse replied to Surfandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    @AKYogini I can't send personal messages yet cuz I haven't done by "15 posts" lol! so hopefully you'll get this reply. I was offered a full time L&D position at Providence in Anchorage but they...

  19. Can a Criminal History Stop Me from Being a Nurse?

    Surfandnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    From experience I know you can have your record cleared and/or the charges expunged. It's a big process and lots of paperwork but before I could become an RN I went through the process of having a...

  20. Travel vs permanent work

    Surfandnurse replied to Surfandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Again, thank you OutofStater for the information. I greatly appreciate that you included Providence's starting hourly pay. It's always hard to ask "how much am I going to get paid?" when interviewed,...

  21. Travel vs permanent work

    Surfandnurse replied to Surfandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you outofstater! I think if you go to bethel or Sitka etc ( not soldotna, kenai, Fairbanks, homer or anchorage ) the pay as staff nurse is pretty high... And living in a bigger town with more...

  22. Gift basket for new L&D nurse

    Surfandnurse replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is absolutely wonderful @perfexion! She is going to greatly appreciate anything you gift to her, and I don't think you need to add anything else... but I have seen shirts that say "L&D Nurse,...