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We strap look legs only. Very possible he was sucking thumb.

I graduated at 47!

Sugarbee, Yes, have spent the last 6 years in L&D as a LDRP nurse! I started at Southeast Georgia Health Systems up in Brunswick Ga (about 40 minutes from my house) because they sponsored our Expedited Track Nursing program and the job was "promised" to us. I actually received a job offer in the nursery and Mother/baby before I even graduated due to a nurse/preceptor written recommendation. I worked on that floor for about 8 months and a position opened up at our local hospital in the same system. I work as a Labor nurse, postpartum/baby nurse or in the level 1 nursery (where our Peds push it to level 2 babies) love it and can not think of anywhere else I would want to work. Thanks for checking in.

If an employee has a prescription for Adderall, can an employer legally refuse to hire?

I too was diagnosed as an adult (in my 40's). My son was dx'd when he was in second grade and he is now 21 yoa. I found out while taking Adipex to try to lose some weight that my head was clear for once in my life. I could actually concentrate on the small things. This was before going to nursing school. I am graduating from nursing school next friday! I have a 3.36 GPA and I am here to say I worked for every point. No, the adderal I take did not "get" the grade for me, I did! There seems to be a lot of talk about abuse. How many of the posters "abuse" nicotine, alcohol, ect.? Did the nay sayers skip compassion 101 while they were in school? The Dx of ADD is as true as any other learning disablity. But, like everything else out there, it is used by some people who do not need it. But the only one who knows is the person. It all comes down to 'walk a mile in my shoes".

I will have my pinning on Dec 8, 2006 and our instructors said it is when nurses (instructors) welcomes me into their profession. I think it is wonderful and I am looking forward to every minute of it.

Do not give up. I have been going to school since Spring 03 working on my pre-reqs and RN. I will graduate in less then a month and tonight the nurse manager of the unit (the dream job) called and said I have a job when I graduate! It has not been easy. I am a older student but as you said it has always been my dream and now it is a reality! I am going to be so proud during my pinning. Just think of school as a way of life right now and remember everything is only temporary right now. The teacher who embarassed you is only temporary!

I'm am on my 15th semester in a row. This is because I could only take one or two pre-req classes at night because of my full-time day job. When I was accepted into the nursing program I quit my job and went full time. Our school has two semesters, skip summer and then two more semesters. But I am in the expidited track which is 4 semester straight in a row. Intense, but worth it. That means I have been going to school since Jan 2002. Sad, huh? This, my opinion does not fall into a two-year degree. On paper it looks like it, but in reality it isn't. This is just my story, I'm sure there are a lot of people who were able to do full-time with pre-req's and got through it quicker.

I am 47 and will graduate in 12/08/06 and I truely believe it is never too late! I would not have done this when I was younger because like you I raised my kids and after they were in school worked at a job I liked and then a job I hated. I thought it is my turn now and I want to do something I really feel will make a difference in someone's life. Not to mention it will let me work three days a week and be off with my husband who workd 24 on and 48 off. Do not even hesitate...go down and apply. If you get to where you do not want 12 hour shifts then what other job will allow you to work when you want being one day a week if you decide. Good Luck.

I guess I should clarify that the holistic position is in a telemetry unit. If any one works in something similair, please explain your duties. Thanks

emtrachel, I am in total agreement with you. Like I said on a previous message, a MA is taught whatever is needed for the specific office she is working at after graduation. Since GN's graduate with the basics of nursing they have to learn on the job training for whatever unit they start at. No difference. MA's do their job and RN's do theirs. End of story.

"GRUNT WORK"? Please! The world is big enough for everyone, don't you think? Why should a MD pay $30 an hour for a nurse when they can spend less on a CMA doing the job they were also trained to do? If the MA does the same job as a nurse in the office, would that nurse be doing "grunt work"? Seems to me the job description hasn't changed, has it? I hope you are respectful and thankful to the CNA working her/his tail off for you in the hospital. I hope you do not think they are a nobody just doing "grunt work".

Jen, Thanks for taking the time to write. There is a large hospital near me that has a new holistic cardiac care unit. If anyone else has any experience I would love to hear from you too. Again thanks!

I am finishing up with school this Dec. and NEVER even took algebra in high school. I also graduated from high school in 1977. A long time ago! We needed a 100% on the last semester's med calculation test and I got it on the first try. Take a good remedial algebra course (or two like I did) and do not worry about it. The instructors will show you the formulas to use and short-cuts. Get with a tutor if needed. Good luck!

I am going to graduate soon and I am curious about Holistic nursing. Can you tell me what a typical day (I know, what's that??) in the life of a Holistic nurse is like? Do you still use meds, fluids, and invasive procedures? If not can you briefly explain other skills that are used. I am clueless. Thanks!

Come on people. There is room for more than RN's and MD's in the medical field. My daughter is a MA and yes, she did go to one of the schools that lie and say all the credits will transfer, ect. But we did our homework and knew better. She drove 50 miles each way, for 9 months to go to school and loved every minute of it. Not everyone is ready to commit to the time it takes to become a nurse. Some wait until later in life such as me (graduating in 12/06 at 47 YOA) :mortarboard: . She learned a valuable education at that school and has the certification behind her. Not many nurses out there can say they know the in's and out's of the insurance side of a medical practice like she does. Just like GN's and new RN's she also did a lot of "on-the-job" training. Even if you do not admit it, no RN out there knew it all just after graduation...if you did I beg to differ. I will graduate in December as a GN and I can proudly say I can not wait for my "on-the-job" training. MA's play a very important role in the MD's office and just like the MD would not know what to do without a good nurse at the hospital, well the same goes for MA's at the MD's office. My daughter continues to learn and improve her skills even after years of practice. She works in a large Internal Medicine practice and her MD's love her and know their office would fall apart if it was not for her. If an MA decides to work as a nurse tech/nursing assistant then maybe that is what she/he needs to do at that time in their life. Maybe they are trying to figure out if they want to go back to school to pursue a degree and as a member of the team, you should respect that.

MommyNurse, We are lucky to be in Nursing because there are so many different areas to specialize in. But if Med/Surg/Tele is not for me... does it make it a bad thing? Absolutely NOT. It makes it a good thing for the nurse who likes it. Job security. You say you haven't done your Adult health rotation? After you do then you can also make up your own mind as to which area you would like to concentrate in. For me it is not Med/Surg.

I'm just a Student nurse but I assume the cone head was a possible Cephalohematoma due to the vacuum extraction. The baby will have to be assessed for hyperbilirubinenmia also.

I am trying to make an important decision and would like some advice. If anyone out there works at Baptist Downtown, Wolfson's, or St. Vincents could you please tell me the pros and cons of each. I want to go into L&D or the NICU but being a soon to be new grad it almost seems impossible. I plan on doing what ever it takes to get there but would love to do my preceptorship and orientation in the department I would like to work in. I keep getting the..."go the Med/Surg route" from the recruiters and absolutly HATE Med/Surg. :angryfire Out of the three St. V's starts off paying better and I heard Baptist does not pay holiday hours. True or False? Money is not my driving force at this time but I do have a small school loan to pay off. I want to go to where ever I will get the best experience and training as I realize I will just be clay needing molding! I, unlike some newbies do not claim to "know it all". Please...teach me! I will be a sponge and soak up every thing I get the opprotunity to learn from experienced nurses. If there are any recruiters out there...please give GN's a chance in other units besdes the Med/Surg.

I'm in a similair boat. I will graduate in four months and do not know what I want to do. I do know I fell in love with L&D and I hate Med/Surg. I want to eventually work in NICU but I am having trouble finding a hospital willing to give a GN a chance in anything but Med/Surg. How do I get my foot in the door without going through a year of Med/Surg? I need some advice, please.