sarahb9177

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1. Cool test: Left VS Right brain....

   sarahb9177 replied to I love my cat!'s topic in General Nursing

   that's exactly what happened to me...when looking straight on - it's spinning clockwise. when i read the content on the left, she spins counter clockwise! really cool...

2. positive drug test help

   sarahb9177 replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

   That was my biggest question...but good luck to you...

3. too old to become a nurse?

   sarahb9177 replied to dingmanr2d2's topic in General Nursing

   My aunt became an RN at 50...GO FOR IT!!

4. Did anyone read the People story about Christina Aguilera?

   sarahb9177 replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I delivered my (first and only) daughter about a week after Christina did...so when I read the People article - my L/D was FRESH in my mind. While I'm sure I had a GRAVY delivery compared to some (about 5 hours and 5 pushes) I just don't understand ...

5. Math Quiz For Er Nurses!

   sarahb9177 replied to ACRN06's topic in Emergency

   That is hilarious! I SOOO needed that...:chuckle

6. crocs

   sarahb9177 replied to k_r_ah's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for posting that...needed a good laugh today! BTW - I love Crocs!

7. Any Current MCI Students Out There?

   sarahb9177 replied to c-stal24RN's topic in Virginia

   CORRECTION!! - Over 2/3 of my tuition is being paid...I only have loans for 1/3!

8. What specialties are you considering??

   sarahb9177 replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

   Something in women's services...I KNOW that after my clinicals I could easily change my mind, but I've (known) all along that L/D, post partum, etc. is screaming my name...we'll see! :)

9. Any Current MCI Students Out There?

   sarahb9177 replied to c-stal24RN's topic in Virginia

   THANK YOU! I start the PN program at MCI on 9/15 and like you said - once all is said and done, over 1/3 of my tuition is being paid for between tuition reimbursement at work, grants and scholarships. The aid is out there if you take the time to fi...

10. I'm Tired of Being Told That I Can't Work and Attend Nursing School Simultaneously

    sarahb9177 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Students

    Everyone is different and I've said this in a couple of posts but I'm gonna say it again :) I am a single mom (daughter will be 8 mos when I start school), I work 40 hours a week and will be going to school at night - 4 nights/wk and most Saturdays.....

11. Henrico Dr's hospital

    sarahb9177 replied to crystal013's topic in Virginia

    I absolutely LOVE HCA - I worked for them for a few years, left to work for a doctor's office and have been back for about 3 years now. I hope to stay on with HCA once I graduate...My sister delivered all 3 of her children at HDH (Forest Campus) and ...

12. Homework "load" during school

    sarahb9177 replied to sarahb9177's topic in General Students

    Well - you've got my (our) support!! And thank you for your's!

13. Henrico Dr's hospital

    sarahb9177 replied to crystal013's topic in Virginia

    Hi - I'm a nursing student so I don't know about working in the L/D dept - BUT, I currently work for the business office for HDH (as well as about 40 other HCA hospitals!) and I can assure you it is one of the BEST facilities in the Richmond area. A...

14. I will not quit

    sarahb9177 replied to shanika1m1's topic in General Students

    :ancong!: That was SO inspiring...I'm getting ready to start classes in just over a month or so...and my daughter will be 8 months old when I start...it CAN be done!

15. Homework "load" during school

    sarahb9177 replied to sarahb9177's topic in General Students

    thank you so much for the information/suggestions/advice! i take every bit of it to heart. i wish not working or even cutting my hours was a possibility...and if it weren't for my daughter - i would, but cutting my hours not only means less tuition...