noahsmama

noahsmama

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noahsmama specializes in pediatrics, public health.


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  1. Can "leaders" be happy NOT leading?

    I agree with the other poster who said that you likely already know the answer to this! Sounds like you're happier in your part time non-management job right now. And although I'm sure your husband knows you well, you know yourself even better. Hi...
  2. Community nurses - how do you dress?

    This varies a lot from one community to the next, so your best bet is to ask your future employer this question. It also depends on whether you'll be doing home visits or working in a clinic or office. For home visits, at least where I live (Oakland...
  3. NICU, which way to go?

    This depends on where you live. In my area, hospitals (including the big ones) will only consider a new grad for a NICU position if they did their nursing school preceptorship in a NICU - and OP has said her nursing program does not offer that optio...
  4. Thanks for an interesting article! I do have a question. You mention in your article that having individual liability insurance could potentially make a nurse more likely to get sued. What I don't understand is, how would the insurance company know...
  5. Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

    The cell secretes the exotoxin into its environment. It's manufactured inside the pathogenic bacteria, which then releases it outside the cell. I'm not sure why this doesn't make sense? Cells manufacture all sorts of substances which they then sec...
  6. Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

    It's been years since I took micro so I can't answer out of my own knowledge base, but here's what looks to be a good comparison: BSCI 424 Pathogenic Microbiology -- Exotoxin vs. Endotoxin Hope that helps! Good luck!
  7. 48 when I started an accelerated BSN program, 49 when I finished, and almost 50 when I started my first job. Am now 54, and very happy with my new career!
  8. Nurses Who Have Killed

    Commuter, what, exactly, is the point of this post?
  9. Can nclex deny your application after taking your test twice?

    If I were in your shoes, I would request a hearing before the 60 days is up, and I would hire an attorney to represent me. I wouldn't assume that if they tell you to wait a year to reapply that that means your re-application will definitely be accep...
  10. Should I take Introductory Chemistry or General Chemistry?

    I agree -- you should take General Chemistry. Not only will you be better prepared, but if you don't happen to get in to your target nursing school and want to apply to other nursing schools, many nursing schools require chemistry with a lab. so it ...
  11. Checking vitals on a stranger to see if they are OK

    I agree with FreethinkloveRN. I would never approach someone simply because they appeared sick, unless they looked so sick I thought they might be about to pass out. And in that case, my first step wouldn't be to try to take their vitals, it would ...
  12. Money, Carreer choice, Doubt, ....

    There's nothing wrong with wanting to make money, so please don't apologize for it. I also wouldn't worry too much about getting stuck in one career path at the age of 26. I successfully changed career paths at age 48, I'm sure you can do it at 26....
  13. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    Absolutely yes! Second best decision I ever made in my life! (first best was becoming a mom!)
  14. MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    Most people with MSNs work as nurse practitioners (NP), which is different from working as a nurse (RN). NPs can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications, RNs cannot. They're generally paid more than RNs too. If you have an MSN but you are worki...
  15. MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    Hi RTay64, I am a graduate of an accelerated BSN program (12 months) and have a PhD in a different field (Chemistry). No one ever suggested to me that getting a bachelors degree in a new field was "going backward", and I think it's silly to suggest ...