dkmamato3 replied to Postpartum RN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Graduated in September, had baby 5 days later, took NCLEX in October ... then love a few months off with baby. Got hired on an LDRP unit with start in January as my first nursing job and I LOVE it!!!
dkmamato3 replied to littlerayofsunshine's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am new to a LDRP unit - love it!!! One of my go-to references is the following: Oxorn Foote Human Labor and Birth, Sixth Edition: 9780071740289: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com Good luck with your interview :-)
I recently graduated an ABSN program and my bit of advice is to get in the habit of doing NCLEX questions daily early on - even when your answers are wrong they are good learning opportunities when reviewing the rationale for both right and wrong ans...
dkmamato3 replied to JessicaSanchez's topic in NICU
The prerequisites are important as they help provide a well-rounded base knowledge before beginning the nursing curriculum. Try not to look at these as an obstacle but rather opportunities to become a better nursing school candidate :-)
While pregnancy may not be ideal during nursing school it happens. I recently found myself pregnant with our number 4 .. not planned and very unexpected. Luckily I am due after we graduate and I hope for an uneventful pregnancy. I wish you a long a...
Nursing school is great and I love it. It is a lot of hard work and you will be very busy! I go home on the weekends to see my kiddos but am away during the week which is hard for me. However, the only weekend I have missed with them so far (2 ter...
dkmamato3 replied to claritasd's topic in Pre-Nursing
We used primarily cats - 4 students per cat with the same cats used throughout our 3 A&P classes. We also looked at elk hearts and eyeballs (fresh due to hunting season) and a few other preserved animals parts. edited to add - before you do an o...
Last week brought a lot of happy news! Monday I got my point confirmation for a local ADN program with enough points to get the invitation for the proctored essay....(I have since declined my essay spot to leave room for someone else). Wednesday I g...