ankmama

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1. certifications for corrections

   ankmama posted a topic in Correctional

   I start my first job tomorrow in a local county jail. I am an LPN who graduated in August. I am wondering if there are any certifications that would be helpful for me to have. Thanks

2. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

   ankmama replied to SarahBerah's topic in General Nursing

   I go to clinicals two days a week. I usually switch my rings during the week. I have a puzzle piece set that I wear when not at the hospital. I also have a flat wedding band that I clean with an alcohol swab when I leave the hospital. We are not allo...

3. ADN to Nurse Midwife?

   ankmama replied to oties101's topic in General Nursing

   While you do have to have a masters there is a way to go from ADN to CNM. Some master's programs offer ADN to MSN route. Shenandoah University in Virgina is one of those schools that offers this option.

4. Please use some common sense on Facebook.

   ankmama replied to KungFuFtr's topic in General Nursing

   I completely agree with Lefty Lou on this issue. While I would never be stupid enough to violate a patients privacy, slam my boss, or my school I do think there is a limit. I am old enough to go and have a beer at a bar, and have a good time. That...

5. Best Place to Live/Work in Virginia

   ankmama replied to NURSESTAR's topic in Virginia

   I have lived in the Winchester area all my life. I personally love the area. It is close enough to the city that if you got a job there you could commute. Most of my inlaws live in Winchester and they work in Reston. Also many people also work in...

6. Measuring blood pressure

   ankmama replied to Moogie's topic in General Nursing

   I am in nursing school now and have been told that this was acceptable. While learning VS, I wanted to practice on my husband (who has very large arms and won't fit my regular sized cuff) and my nursing instructor told me to check it this way and us...

7. A & P 1 Fall 2008

   ankmama replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I will be taking A&P 1 INtro to Microbiology Nutrition and Diet Public Speaking I am really scared of the 2 sciences but I am trying to crunch in classes.