mumhuff

Latest Activity

1. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

   mumhuff replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   The poor woman turned all shades of red and politely answered " no thank-you, that won't be necessary">

2. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

   mumhuff replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   A few years back when I worked in a Deli an elderly woman came in to order some meat and cheese trays. Instead of asking her if she wanted condiments with them I accidently said "condoms". :imbar

3. have you had an abortion?

   mumhuff replied to cutecat's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thirty-three years ago my parents sent me to New York to have an abortion. It was probably the best choice for everyone concerned at that time, however, if I could go back in time I would not have had it. It was painful both physically and emotionall...

4. Curious. How many "older" students

   mumhuff replied to ayndim's topic in General Students

   Hi, I need some advice. (I'm a 49yr. old mother of two sons 19 and 23,and caregiver for my 90 year old mother.) I've been enrolled in a 3 year ADN program and had to withdrawl this week. I was failing the lecture portion of the med/surg class alth...

5. Lysol Douche

   mumhuff replied to bellasalsera's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Has anyone else heard that if you compare the ingredients on a jar of "cheese whiz" to the ingredients in OTC douches that they contain a lot of the same ingredients? Anyone out there have these on hand and care to compare and let us know if it is tr...

6. What's up with RNs who refuse to scrub?

   mumhuff replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

   Thank-you spineCNOR for explaining the difference between the scrub and circulator nurse. If my particular nursing school and the hospital in which I will be trained doesn't teach us how to scrub - where am I to learn this important procedure? I'm i...

7. What's up with RNs who refuse to scrub?

   mumhuff replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

   Seems to be a heated topic. I'm a nursing student and will begin clinicals this fall. I'm interested in becoming a surgical nurse but I do not know the meaning of "scrubbing" can someone explain please? Thank-you.

8. Where do you nurse?

   mumhuff replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, This is a bit off the topic but, I'll be starting my 2nd year in a 3 year ADN program and I was wondering how you decide where you want to work after you become a nurse? I haven't even done clinicals yet, but I think I would be happy in...

9. new "over 35" thread

   mumhuff replied to kats's topic in General Students

   Hello everyone! I guess I'm second to the oldest on this site. I hope to be able to get hired by the time I graduate in two years when I'll be 50! Geeze oh man, it is a scarry process for me. I'm the mother of two wonderful sons, Erik is 23 and wil...

10. B honest, how many B or C students are out there?

    mumhuff replied to RNIAM's topic in General Students

    I'm 48 years old and I'am in a 3 year ADN program at a community college. I get stressed over everything. My short term memory isn't as good as it used to be, but so far I'm carrying a 3.5 GPA after my first year. I'm taking my College Writing clas...

11. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    mumhuff replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hey Johnny 80339, Thank you for your words of encouragement! I do enjoy learning, it's just that some classes seem overwhelming at times. Finals are coming up fast and with Gods' help I'll survive them and keep my 3.5 GPA intact. Again thank you for ...

12. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    mumhuff replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hi, my name is Mary Lou, after blowing my 1st go at college 30 years ago. I decided to sign up for a 3 yr. ADN program. I'm 47 , married 26+ years, two sons 22 & 18. I'm in my 1st semester and wondering how someone my age with "old timers" memory...