mamabear85

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1. peer interview= Job offer?

   mamabear85 replied to RNJamie12's topic in Job Hunt

   I'm a newly licensed nurse who has a peer interview tonight and I was unsure of the process. Reading this post and the comments have helped clarify my expectations. I am making up a list of questions to bring along, I saw on another post that having ...

2. Is Taking Microbiology and Intro to Nurs. Prac. at the same time impossible?

   mamabear85 replied to AMD2's topic in Student Assist

   It's doable. This past semester I took PCH with pathophysiology, A&P2 and Micro. It was crazy tough but I was one of about 15 people doing the same. Time management is your biggest friend! Best of luck to you :)

3. Anyone else feel this way after finally starting nursing school?

   mamabear85 replied to esperanza30's topic in General Students

   I am in the same boat as everyone else, and it is like childbirth. In 2 years or so we'll look back and say "that wasn't too bad" but now- I'm second-guessing the decision big time. I feel like if every week is like this it will be impossible. But I ...

4. baby friendly questions

   mamabear85 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Rhee, would you mind coming back and letting us know how things go? I'm curious if anyone will have a huge issue with signing such a waiver or if there are positive effects all around. Thank you for bringing this up, its obviously a polarizing topic.

5. Which color?

   mamabear85 replied to campercass's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I just received my Classic II SE in Ceil Blue and I love it. It's a silvery blue, very pretty color. The Caribbean Blue w/ rainbow seems very popular from what I saw in older threads. Its so touch to decide when you can't compare them side by side, ...

6. baby friendly questions

   mamabear85 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you very much babyktchr. I'll look into it.

7. baby friendly questions

   mamabear85 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm sorry if this is a dumb question- Is there a database of these "baby friendly" hospitals? I would love to know this before I have my next child, I don't think I would want to deliver in that environment.

8. baby friendly questions

   mamabear85 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Not a nurse yet but I just watched my cousin go through something very similar as a new mother in the hospital. She looked like death warmed over 2 days after her c-section and was really trying to breastfeed. I said she should ask them to keep the b...

9. You all CAN do this!

   mamabear85 replied to rnbb84's topic in General Students

   Thank you for posting this. I know this was to all students in general but for a moment I pretended it was directed specifically at me. I start school in 12 days and I am so nervous I can't sleep. I have not been in a classroom in over 11 years so I ...

10. Which stethoscope for nursing school?

    mamabear85 replied to nowayitsmelissa's topic in Uniform/Gear

    MySonIsAdorable, if you're on facebook Medisave has a page and if you become a fan and ask for a coupon code they'll send you one. Its not spectacular, but its some savings! Good luck! Also, by coincidence, my son is adorable too! I love your screenn...

11. Mama's Heading Back to School

    mamabear85 replied to laski's topic in General Students

    I have no advice to offer except to say I am in a similar situation. Starting my ADN in August with a 3 year old. I'm very nervous about maintaining a good school-family balance. I know its possible and many have done it before. We just have to belie...

12. starting Fall 2011 - who we are

    mamabear85 replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    August 22 NJ ADN "Lifelong dreams are sometimes over-rated" As an explanation, I have not always aspired to be a nurse, it came to me later in life. I was talking with my MIL and said I was apprehensive if nursing was for me since it wasn't a lifelon...

13. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in New Hampshire

    Congrats jnurse21!! Best of luck to you!

14. Which stethoscope for nursing school?

    mamabear85 replied to nowayitsmelissa's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Thanks eharper for the info about the facebook page! Really appreciate it!

15. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in New Hampshire

    Hi mriso! I am also in the RN program. Are you starting at Holy Name this fall?