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cnmbfa

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  1. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    cnmbfa replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why in God's name do you want to be a nurse if you cannot bring yourself to care about the physical well-being of a fellow human being? Think about a paralyzed person, or someone in an ICU. Think...

  2. Want to appeal an F in clinical. Thoughts??

    cnmbfa replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We have had students successfully appeal, including one I failed. Along with another instructor, she approached me sincerely, apologized for her clinical lapses (did not do teaching I clearly...

  3. Clinical Observation: How to make the most of it?

    cnmbfa replied to mambonurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Can you keep them as close physically together as possible? Instead of have 1 or 2 on each of 6 units, why not put 3 in PP, 3 in nursery, 2 in L&D? Then rotate over the next 2 days on those 3...

  4. Crushed Future LPN

    cnmbfa replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    IGNORE THEM. For some of us, becoming an LPN first was our only route into nursing, for many reasons. For me, it was that I needed to pay my own way at age 20. Others don't come from a strong...

  5. Quickest RN-to-BSN (Second Degree)

    cnmbfa replied to PiedPiperRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I fully agree with HeartsOpenWide. Why the big rush and/or emphasis on quick versus thorough? Do you just want the piece of paper? Or might you want the knowledge and higher level of thinking the...

  6. Is it too late for me?

    cnmbfa replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I teach in a BSN program. Nearly every year we have a grad in his or her 50s, and at least a few in their 30s. No, you are not too old. Think of it this way: Because the earliest you will retire...

  7. Looking for history behind how RN's and LPNs developed

    cnmbfa replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    jpRN84: The closure of most diploma programs is related to finances, and to the problems their grads may have in getting credit for their education if they do want to get a BSN or go to grad school....

  8. Looking for history behind how RN's and LPNs developed

    cnmbfa replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Lindarn: You hit the nail smack on the head. We will never move ahead if we stay the least educatied group of HC professionals out there. I also strongly agree that no other group would consider...

  9. 2.5 gpa from 1st degree... any chance at nursing school?

    cnmbfa replied to wahoowa01's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Where are you located? CRNA programs will look at your science grades and nursing grades, plus you will need 2-3 years of ICU experience to get in. I doubt they will consider a ADN on top of a BS in...

  10. nursing student question: what are the main challenges faced in OB nursing?

    cnmbfa replied to Bellakaye's topic in Ob/Gyn

    See my response to a post about fetal demise yesterday. Cultural conflict, ideally, should be rare; it may or may not be. OB is the place where you are most likely to encounter LOTS of people from...

  11. Moving to Milwaukee.. help!

    cnmbfa replied to alli521's topic in General Nursing

    Milwaukee is a wonderful city, with plenty to do especially in the summer. Downtown is doing well, with lots of new condos, restaurants, etc. Lovely parks and beaches along the lake, festivals every...

  12. nursing student question: what are the main challenges faced in OB nursing?

    cnmbfa replied to Bellakaye's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1. Being able to make quick judgments and shift you priorities. You better not be a nurse who likes routine or being able to plan out his or her day. For the most part, there is no such thing in...

  13. Nursing student curious about FHR decels and monitoring?

    cnmbfa replied to mille173's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are seripous about working in OB, take the AWHONN Fetal monitoring course online. It is excellent, and meets the standards for OB nursing nationwide. There is way too much to this to respond...

  14. Nursing Career Path

    cnmbfa replied to morphed's topic in General Nursing

    While I have not had the easiest life overall (not so great family), I have had a wonderful, highly fulfilling career, for which I am profoundly grateful. I can honestly say that I am one of the few...

  15. dealing with a fetal demise

    cnmbfa replied to babymamaRN6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You would not be human or have much of a heart if this didn't bother you. It is a loss of the future, and of hope for all of us, and maybe a lot harder than some other losses because of that. Some...

  16. Advice for new L&D Nurse

    cnmbfa replied to what2donow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Being scared is GOOD. L&D is an intense job with lots of responsibility and need for you to use more judgment than average, but is also a very, very fulfilling place to work. You will have...

  17. Alcohol problem

    cnmbfa replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Students

    Nutrition sources state that the "safe" (no adverse health affects) amount of alcohol that a woman can consume is one drink per day. That's not an average; you cannot drink 4 drinks one day and none...