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Sounds like you need a nanny for yourself. Seriously, fatigue could be a major factor. If you are going through perimenopause, maybe you need a sleep aid. This would be a good time to revamp your vitamin regimen and nutrition intake. I just hired back into hospital nursing, after a 3 yr absence, at 52 yrs old. I was sick with virus after virus for the first 8 weeks. My cousin, a pharmacist, told me to drink DanActive once a day for 14 days and then once a week thereafter. She said to get on an extended release Vitamin C, and search for a multi-vitamin with good bioavailability. Basically, she said to start paying attention to my health which is something that nurses tend to neglect (probably cuz we're so fatigued - hence the cycle continues). It's now been 4 months and I'm feeling peppier than I ever have. Oh, the Ambien CR is a huge help! I hope you are able to do something nice for yourself. You must be very busy with 3 children. Best of luck to you. Marie:heartbeat

Hoozdo, I am sorry to hear that it didn't work for your husband. I wonder why. Was the herniation too serious? Some of the patients said it wasn't covered on insurance and then others said their insurance covered a percentage. But with an 86% success rate, I'd be tempted to try it vs surgery. At least your husband is 90% better. I hope he can enjoy life now. Marie

For any nurses out there with herniated discs - have you heard of the new spinal decompression table? It's like a computerized traction that is supposed to alleviate the herniation and prevent surgery. I urge anyone with a herniation to check it out. I've been at my chiropractor's office for help with some arthritis in my back and I noticed several people going to and from this table over a course of 5 weeks. Lumbar and cervical herniations were being totally relieved! At the end of 5 weeks, these people were walking out of there on their toes! All of them looked 100% better. They didn't need their back braces or neck braces anymore, they were smiling and happy. The table is a DMX-9000. It must be amazing cuz all these people looked totally painless. I am amazed at what this table can do. I guess you could just type in DMX-9000 or Spinal Decompression on the internet and get info. I hope this helps someone cuz percutaneous fusions and laminectomies are so permanent. Marie

Don't forget to factor in benefits. At Univ of Michigan, the retirement is unbelievable. You put in 5% of your wages, and the university puts in 10%. Do the math and you'll see how that can add up after a few years. If you quit, you get all that money! So check into the bene's along with the wages. Marie

I keep trying to answer you guys but my reply's haven't gotten posted. This is just a test. If it works, I'll reply. Marie P.

I once checked into nursing at Disneyworld in Florida and they wanted more of a Public Health nurse. It seems they were looking for someone who was familiar with insect bites that are indiginous to Florida and people familiar with diseases during their types of climates. Basically Public Health type nursing. I thought they'd want someone who can speak several languages, but that wasn't necessarily the case. I'd imagine the more experience you have, the better your chances. Especially if you had ER experience because that might be similar to your patient population at a huge amuzement park. You'd sure meet a ton of people from all around the world. Good luck to you. Marie

Sara Nolte is my advisor. She suggests 2 classes but I have a hard time believing I could handle that. Can you fill me in on what their typical class consists of, regarding papers and whatnot. Also, how do they do their testing - are they online? I'm sure I could ask Sara, but I'd like to hear from working nurses. Thanks, Marie

Has anyone out there taken any RN to BSN online courses at Deaconess? I'm starting (at Chamberlain) in the fall and I don't know if I can handle 2 classes, along with 40+ hrs of work. I'm wondering about the level of difficulty and involvement. What can I expect with their tests? I could really use some info before I commit. Thanks guys. Marie

Sorry, I did find something about Distance Education. I'll email or call the university tomorrow and check it out. Thanks again. Marie

Thanks for your reply. I looked up UTA and it doesn't look like they have an online program. I'll keep searching though. Marie

I'm looking for the quickest route to my BSN online. Univ of Phoenix is in the lead with only 4 pre-req's, with 5-6 week semesters. It would take me 2 years. Univ of Michigan-Flint had about the same pre-req's but their semesters are about 12 weeks. Does anyone know of an even quicker route than Univ of Phoenix? My intention is actually to move beyond my BSN so I can get a nursing job that's "off my feet." Thanks for any input. Marie