CindysBrain

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1. Visiting Nurse for Newborns

   CindysBrain replied to MHDNURSE's topic in Public/Community

   Hi there, This is my job!! I work in CA for my local Public Health Dept. I work for the Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Program. Our program does home visitation for high risk mothers and families. We see postpartum clients and newborns, ant...

2. What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

   CindysBrain replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

   My family's support, laughter, coffee and a good study group!

3. Writing in Nursing school

   CindysBrain replied to carey7795's topic in General Students

   Hi there, I really think it depends on the type of program your in. I am in a B.S.N. program and there are countless papers- pathophysiology paper, care plans in essay format, case studies, PICO papers, research papers, educational papers, etc, etc.....

4. Young mom, nursing school

   CindysBrain replied to Nursekidd1's topic in General Students

   Do it now if you can. I am a mom of a 1st grader and its a challenge when we are both in school. There are quite a few events that I regularly miss and the mommy guilt is a brutal. It sounds like you have a good support system...follow your dreams :)...

5. How long do you study each day?

   CindysBrain replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

   Hi, I usually do a total of 4-6 hrs a day (4 classes) depending on the week. I try to take a a short break every 2 hrs to walk the dog or just move around. I commute to school so sometimes this includes listening to lectures or chapter summaries in t...

6. Stressed out student

   CindysBrain replied to Beaks1981's topic in General Students

   You will surprise yourself of what you are capable of accomplishing in nursing school. Never before have I done more on so little sleep and felt that I have made a difference in the life of a person. I'm halfway through a BSN program and I think you ...

7. HELP!!! I am a kinesthetic learner!

   CindysBrain replied to Ericak's topic in General Students

   Hi there, Ask your instructor if can record the lecture and then listen to it as your walking. I listen to mine as I commute, walking the dog or walking across campus. It is incredible how much more I hear the second time around. Good luck!

8. Finding health insurance...

   CindysBrain replied to Cortney2013's topic in General Students

   Hi, No, there was no down payment and if I recall correctly you could purchase 3, 6, & 12 months at a time. I purchased this insurance when our family lost our coverage and the nursing coordinator at my program recommended it. I was still able to...

9. Finding health insurance...

   CindysBrain replied to Cortney2013's topic in General Students

   Hi there, I purchased health insurance through NSNA. It was about $360.00 for 3 months coverage. I don't recall them ever asking for any health history when I signed up. I've had the insurance now for 4 months and its been great! Here the link:https:...