Job Responsibilities
I am a labor and delivery registered nurse. I take care of
patients and newborns during the labor and postpartum peroid.
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Job Requirements
I graduated from college with an associate degree in nursing. I
have taken a few classes to continue my education toward my
bachelor's degree in nursing.
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Uppers
I love taking care of patient's and taking part in the best and biggest day of
their lives- the birth of a baby. I am glad to have made a difference in
someones life.
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Downers
Sometimes I work long hours and it can be very physically
demanding. When things go bad and a life is at stake, it becomes
a very emotion job also.
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Lifestyle
I work third shift as a nurse. I go into work at 11:00 pm and get off at 7:00
am. I work just minutes from the hospital so location is very convient. I get
to wear scrubs provided by the hospital. I feel this is a very rewarding job.
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Compensation
I make $18.30 per hour. I work 32 hours min. per week. I also
get a $2.00 an hour shift differential and an extra $2.00 on
weekends. I also have meetings that I attend. I gross about
$3,000.00 per month. I have been a nurse for three years. I get
a 2% pay raise every year.
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Advice to Jobseekers
You have to love what you do or the job is not worth it. You
have to have compassion and dedication to be a nurse.
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