hamlj

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1. Losing a baby

   hamlj replied to NicuNightRN's topic in NICU

   Hi. I'm so sorry for your loss. I've had 3 miscarriages, and two stillborn babies, so I understand how much it truely hurts. I'm new to the nicu... but being as I just lost a baby in June, it's still raw, and seeing those tiny hands and feet sometime...

2. LNA Health Careers is awesome!!

   hamlj replied to NHGirl5565's topic in New Hampshire

   Congratulations, and best wishes on the job hunt! ~Amy

3. LNA Health Careers is awesome!!

   hamlj replied to NHGirl5565's topic in New Hampshire

   Good luck on your exam! I went to LNA Health Careers too. I had NO problems w/ the state test... and I got all three jobs I interviewed for (I accepted two of them!). Good luck, and hope you enjoy being an LNA. ~Amy

4. how long do you expect to wait to hear if you're hired or not?

   hamlj replied to hamlj's topic in General Nursing

   I did leave a v/m saying I realize she's probably still interviewing for the position, but I was wondering if there was a time frame in which she expected to fill the position. That way if she said they were going to interview candidates for the next...

5. how long do you expect to wait to hear if you're hired or not?

   hamlj posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I'm heading back to work after being home w/ my family for 10+ years. I've interviewed at a couple of places (LTC and a hospital). The first LTC place I applied at actually called me and told me their positions were full for the moment, but th...

6. how do you juggle rotating shifts and family?

   hamlj posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I'm interviewing for a position with a rotating shift. Three 3-11's and one 7-7 with every other weekend off. Just looking for suggestions on how to cover childcare when my husband doesn't get home until 7pm, and my kids get home from school ...

7. CNA's/Tech's in the NICU

   hamlj posted a topic in NICU

   Do you have them, and what are their responsibilities? Thanks in advance.

8. do you allow fetal demise infants to stay with mother in her postpartum room?

   hamlj replied to unikuelady's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm not a nurse yet (although my goal is to be a L&D nurse when I'm done w/ school), but I have had two stillborn babies, 3 live births and 3 miscarriages. I agree 100% with MarySunshine. Having some time to spend with your baby, and having some ...

9. Placenta issues - desperate for help

   hamlj replied to worriedmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi I'm not an o/b nurse (that's my long term goal) but I did loose two babies...so I understand your concern. It is very possible that the placenta will move up. I'd say for now you can rest assured that it's not covering the cervix...and take rest i...

10. Question about old credits transferring

    hamlj replied to hamlj's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately It looks like it all depends on the school. This road keeps getting longer and longer! Oh well... ~Amy

11. which schools turn out better nurses?

    hamlj replied to tamsue's topic in New Hampshire

    Hi I'm still in the process of getting transcripts together so I can apply...but I know someone who goes to NHTI in Concord...he said he chose that school over NHCTC b/c it has better stats of students passing the NCLEX. St. Joes in Nashua has an RN ...

12. Question about old credits transferring

    hamlj posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi I have my degree in ECE, got it back in '93, so I have the basic english courses, intro to psych and human growth and dev. I took A&P 1 and 2 last year...so I 'thought' I had a pretty good foundation to apply for the ADN program...now I'm hear...

13. Advice about nursing school

    hamlj replied to cajjj's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi I've looked into both scenarios too. I have my degree in ECE, but have wanted to go back for nursing for quite some time. I figured all along I'd get my BSN, but after much thought...I'm going to go w/ the ADN instead. Like you I have three young ...

14. Nervous About CNA Classes

    hamlj replied to Princess_WannaBe's topic in CNA/MA

    I agree 100%. I just finished my cna class last night, and I passed the state exam this morning. I've been taking pre-req's for the RN program the past few semesters...and this was a piece of cake compared to that. The only nerve-wracking thing to me...

15. What are the best shifts if you have kids?

    hamlj replied to hamlj's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input. I'll be working as a CNA, and in January will be taking more classes towards my RN, so I wanted to see what worked out the best while juggling kids. I think nights/weekends will probably be the way to go for a while! Thanks! ~Am...