cokegal19

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1. Any tips for finding the elusive cervix?

   cokegal19 replied to AprilInAZ's topic in Ob/Gyn

   This is a little OT, but once you find the cervix, how do you tell how many cm she is? I've always wondered this. When I graduate, I would like to work in L&D.

2. Pre-NLN/RN test (Test to get into Nursing)

   cokegal19 posted a topic in Student Assist

   I will finish all of my pre-reques by May, and I will be taking the enterance exam in July. I want to know from those of you who have taken it if it's very hard, and what kind of material is in it, and what was the worst part of it. I plan on getti...

3. Cystic Fibrosis in egg donation

   cokegal19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am an egg donor and I am currently in the beginning stages of the cycle. I just got my blood test results back and it shows that I am a carrier of the Cystic Fibrosis gene. I'm just wondering how this will affect my ability to donate my eggs. I'...

4. Nursing Prog. based on GPA, or NCLEX test?

   cokegal19 replied to cokegal19's topic in Student Assist

   I'm just wondering if this is different for each school, or if it's the same. Is the nursing program based on GPA or just the results of the test alone? I have heard that my local community college goes based on the results of the NCLEX only, and d...

5. Nursing Prog. based on GPA, or NCLEX test?

   cokegal19 posted a topic in Student Assist

   I'm just wondering if this is different for each school, or if it's the same. Is the nursing program based on GPA or just the results of the test alone? I have heard that my local community college goes based on the results of the NCLEX only, and d...

6. WHNP vs. CNM

   cokegal19 replied to abake003's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I asked the same question on the Nurse Practitioner board, but no one answered me! Someone must know!!! :stone waiting, waiting, waiting........

7. Amniotic Fluid Embolism Scare...

   cokegal19 replied to rndani's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Wow, just reading this post really makes me want to become a L&D Nurse. Not just because I find it so interesting, but because I want to understand what you all are saying!!!!!!! I understood about 5 words in that whole post!!! (not really, but...

8. military wives have trouble getting RN jobs?

   cokegal19 replied to cokegal19's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for answering my question. But now I have another one! When moving from state to state, do you have to get your RN license all over again in a different state? ARe there different certifications to have? Do you have to take some tests?

9. How long to keep baby in nursery??????

   cokegal19 replied to cokegal19's topic in Pediatric

   Actually, my friend ended up getting gestational diabetes during her pregnancy, so I think they did have to test the baby for diabetes. Maybe that's why they kept her there so long.

10. Frustrated w/ 2 year old. Just venting.

    cokegal19 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Students

    Lisamc, I am in the same boat you are! I have a 2 year old son and although I'm not in nursing classes yet, I still find very little time to study. I have no idea what I'm going to do when I get into nursing classes, (i'm hoping next fall). as the...

11. military wives have trouble getting RN jobs?

    cokegal19 replied to cokegal19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I realize that your husbands job is a separate issue, but right now, I'm in the office, administrative assistant job area, and almost every time I get interviewed they ask if I am married and, very non-schalantely they will say "oh, and what does you...

12. military wives have trouble getting RN jobs?

    cokegal19 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious about this because my husband is contemplating going into the coast guard. I am taking my pre-requs right now, so if he goes into the coast guard, I will be taking my nursing classes wherever he get's stationed. I;ve heard that they mo...

13. How long to keep baby in nursery??????

    cokegal19 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I have a question about how long hospitals keep baby's in the nursery after they are born. I'm asking this because my friend just had a baby girl this weekend. She had her via C-cection at about 2:00 in the afternoon. She didn't get to see her bab...

14. Any cna or nursing students from IL?

    cokegal19 replied to RPSGT2RNIL's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am a future nursing student working on my pre-reqs right now at the College of Lake County. I am curious to know how the competition is in other schools in illinois to get into the nursing program. What was enterance based on?

15. Future CNMs

    cokegal19 replied to ayndim's topic in CNM

    OH, and I posted on this thread earlier... my goal is to be a CNM. It would be especially embarrasing if I was a CNM, and was all set to deliver naturally, and then end up getting the epidural.... also, has anyone ever birthed or labored in the tub...