1uvakindmom

1uvakindmom has 8 years experience and specializes in LTC, rehab, medical review.

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1. "I do the same thing as an RN"

   1uvakindmom replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked my way up the educational ladder, so to speak. LPN, ASN, BSN, and now working on my MSN. And let me tell you...LPN school was TOUGH. I call it my nursing boot camp. I have respect for all nurses who work hard, regardless of credentials.

2. Best way to avoid bedside care?

   1uvakindmom replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

   I got a job straight out of rn school for medical review

3. Graduating while pregnant

   1uvakindmom replied to Dcb_16's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated my LPN program in 2009 when i was 38 weeks pregnant. I had the baby 3 weeks later and studied for the NCLEX when I could. I passed first try when he was 2 months old and got a job when he was 4 months old. It can be done :)

4. Chamberlain RN-BSN online starting July 8

   1uvakindmom replied to AmieB75's topic in Chamberlain College

   Hi! I just started the RN-BSN program myself on the 8th. I feel relieved I got through week 1. I'm taking Nur351 Transition and Cultural Diversity in Professions. I'm so excited to be back in school!

5. Well, maybe nursing is not my calling for now..

   1uvakindmom replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Not all schools use the TEAS test. If nursing is something you want to do, look at the enterance exams for different schools. Good luck.

6. Incontinence care and cloth diaper service?

   1uvakindmom replied to SallyD's topic in Geriatric

   As a previous response stated, mircofleece is a great way to keep moisture off the skin. I used CD for a while with my youngest, and just bought a sheet of fleece from the craft store and cut it into liners to put in his diaper to keep the moisture o...

7. How different is RN school from LPN training

   1uvakindmom replied to proudpops's topic in LPN-RN

   I think my lpn program was harder...more intense.

8. Not Seeking Medical Advice, Just want to know I am not alone

   1uvakindmom replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I had a very large cyst on one of my ovaries a few years ago...10cm!!! Caused a lot of pain and had totally engulfed my ovary. It was benign, but I had it surgically removed. So I only have one ovary...but one year later I got preggers with my younge...

9. Another Rant on Obesity and Children

   1uvakindmom replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

   We are poor as I go thru nursing school, and i still feed my kids healthy meals. Very little junk food...

10. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    1uvakindmom replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    yes, this doesnt make any sense to me.

11. New grad with job offer...but not excited...

    1uvakindmom replied to april.rn's topic in New Nurse

    I'd totally take the job! Some experience is better than no experience! Congrats!

12. Classes

    1uvakindmom replied to derekfitness's topic in General Students

    for me, it has been cardiology...all the meds...!

13. If you did not need the money...?

    1uvakindmom replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    that would be nice...hey barnes and noble are still out and about

14. Ranting!...

    1uvakindmom replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

    a lot of times, ppl dont hear me when i talk to them, i am a very quiet person...two wrongs dont make a right...

15. Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    1uvakindmom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    i would be disqualified, too