Marianne518

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1. Have you chosen your speciality yet?

   Marianne518 replied to proud2bme's topic in General Students

   I do not graduate until May 2003, but so far I am pretty gung-ho about mother/baby unit. I did not like L&D too much, but I really enjoyed my time spend with the new moms and babies. I still haven't done any critical care rotations....so my pre...

2. Gastric bypass surgery

   Marianne518 replied to Marianne518's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you to all who responded to my original post. It is great to hear the good and bad of this procedure. I am researching as much as I can, and will also go to support group meetings before I even schedule the surgery to meet with people who hav...

3. Gastric bypass surgery

   Marianne518 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just wondering if any of you have had or know of someone who has had a gastric bypass surgery. I am contemplating having this surgery, at the recommendation of my physician, and am trying to find out as much as possible before I say yes or no....

4. To All Nursing Students

   Marianne518 replied to hanginginthere's topic in General Students

   I'm a full time student and work full time (36-40 hours/week). It has been truly a struggle at times to get homework done, prep for clinicals, etc., but thankfully my time management skills have basically perfected themselves this semester. lol Whe...

5. Semester is almost over!!!

   Marianne518 replied to nrselisa's topic in General Students

   I have a full class load this summer...yikes! Microbiology Intermediate algebra Human Growth and Development Intro to Cinema (my easy elective!!!)

6. urgent, need help with school project

   Marianne518 replied to BurnerKG's topic in General Students

   Not sure if this is going to help you at all....but here goes: We had 4 weeks L&D rotation....our instructor made sure that everyone had the opportunity to see a C-section and a regular delivery....and one week mother/baby...and the last week she...

7. I've gotta real problem...Any suggestions Pls?

   Marianne518 replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

   I always keep alcohol pads in my pocket....and when someone starts to vomit I pull one out, turn my head the other way, and swipe under my nose. It has worked three times for me in the past two semesters, so maybe it will work for you too. Good lu...

8. I take my boards in the morning and I'm starting to freak!

   Marianne518 replied to tariet's topic in General Students

   Way to go!!!!! I have been checking everyday to see if you posted and am glad to hear your good news. Congratulations!!!

9. please help little hapeewendy

   Marianne518 replied to hapeewendy's topic in General Nursing

   Don't have any answers or suggestions for you Wendy, but I will keep you in my prayers. Marianne

10. new midnight employee

    Marianne518 replied to joyrochelle's topic in General Nursing

    Oops...I forgot to say that the first thing I do is take a warm bath...to get the ickies off me! lol

11. new midnight employee

    Marianne518 replied to joyrochelle's topic in General Nursing

    I work 11-7 three nights a week and have had no problem adjusting to it. I make myself go to sleep for a couple of hours on the first day of my 3-day week.....so that I am really refreshed before work. When I come home from work at 8 a.m. I usually...

12. Hair?

    Marianne518 replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Brandy.....you always start such great topics!! After about a month of having to pull my hair up for school, I decided to get it cut short. I guess I just don't have the time to fiddle around with it in the mornings, so for now shorter is bette...

13. Nursing School by correspondence

    Marianne518 replied to Wayne Guindon's topic in General Nursing

    Well Mario.....at my school here in PA they took pre-reqs from almost 20 years ago because there is such a shortage. Good luck Wayne......there are many opportunities available, it may just take some time to find the one that fits your needs.

14. For those who will graduate soon

    Marianne518 replied to Marianne518's topic in General Students

    I'm printing off these responses to show to my friends today. Thanks so much for all the great info. I can't wait until next year!! CRNA....my mouth is watering for some filet mignon!! lol

15. Question about hospital nurses versus non-hospital nurses?

    Marianne518 replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak as a student, but I think I will end up out of the hospital setting. From what I have seen at my clinical experiences, the nurses are so unhappy and discourage every single student from choosing this career. I have only had a coupl...