happybunny1970

happybunny1970

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  1. sextuplets

    happybunny1970 replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree as well. I know we all want that feeling of growing a child inside us, what a wonderful thing that is, but you know there are LOTS of wonderful things in this world that we can't all have....

  2. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    happybunny1970 replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    EXCELLENT point! I had never even considered that side of the issue, but on reflection it makes perfect sense. There's so much that goes into each and every Nursing program (or college/university...

  3. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    happybunny1970 replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. And as someone posted before, there is NEVER a nursing class that graduates EVERY person who began in that class at the same time. Some drop, some GET dropped, some fall behind and graduate...

  4. What do you do with DISRUPTIVE classmates?

    happybunny1970 replied to 2bLPNLilPrettyNewyorkr's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    **snicker** Sounds like she won't make it that far THANK GOD Kick her in the shin, I say!:trout: No, really... you gotta move, the further away the better. That's a shame, if you like your seat....

  5. Nervous about venipuncture. Advice?

    happybunny1970 replied to juliek391's topic in General Nursing

    It's good that you recognize this now, and can confront the problem. Ask yourself this simple question: Do I want to be a Nurse? If the answer is yes than YOU CAN DO IT! Maybe it would help to...

  6. Pls. share your tips for pre-nursing students

    happybunny1970 replied to Sammygrll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on your choice of career, and know that there are a LOT of possibilities out there. YES, focus on your prereqs, especially A&P. DO WELL. Many programs out there have a point system that...

  7. Patients' families giving medical advice????

    happybunny1970 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Further proof that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. "Seasoned" patients and their family think that they are helping by sharing their experiences, but may only actually understand their own...

  8. Singled out because I gave too many narcotic analgesics??(long)

    happybunny1970 replied to JessicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously this organization has had a problem with at least one nurse in the past diverting medications, but I think this is taking it WAY too far. To put you through all that for TWO DOSES OF...

  9. If you could do it over again, would you choose nursing?

    happybunny1970 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would. But I would have started a little earlier and gone to school a little longer -- I didn't decide to become a nurse until I was 28, didn't get into school until I was 30. I don't think I...

  10. Tattoos

    happybunny1970 replied to Fancy Face's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! I have 2, my husband has 2, and we have a few piercings between us... The only trick is finding a reputable artist to go to, one who understands and utilizes sterile procedures. This...

  11. I can't stand MICRO!!!!

    happybunny1970 replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Man, I remember Micro! I took it during a Summer Session, so the whole semester was crammed into 4 weeks. We had a quiz EVERY DAY, and an exam once a week. Plus, I had just had rotator cuff surgery...

  12. Unprofessional Behavior

    happybunny1970 replied to peds4now's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, man, if it were only limited to nursing... There are so many catty women out there. I don't think it has anything to do with the field -- I dealt with this not only as a nurse, but also as a...

  13. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    happybunny1970 replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not to mention, I have seen Board Orders in Texas that explicitly state the nurse has to work providing hands-on care in some very specific settings -- no paperwork jobs allowed (insurance, case...

  14. Concerns

    happybunny1970 replied to mom2saul&amaris's topic in Correctional

    I've never worked in this setting, but it seems that as a nurse, you really have no choice but to treat them as patients first. If a medication is prescribed and you as a nurse are not giving it as...

  15. What do you think

    happybunny1970 replied to purple1953reading's topic in General Nursing

    I agree... she has to this herself, though. She needs to document everything she can remember, and get a copy of her chart, and get witness statements from anyone present (have them notarized!)....

  16. Does it get better?

    happybunny1970 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dude, Two words: Full

  17. Working Mom

    happybunny1970 replied to brandi110's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Many of the people I went to school with worked as well, and many had children. (This actually gives you a 'leg-up' in nursing school because Mothers are ALL Nurses of a fashion). Many of those ALSO...

  18. Nurses who act incompetent...

    happybunny1970 replied to RN and Mommy's topic in General Nursing

    It sucks to be competent, doesn't it? I think you'll find the type described in darn near every business in the land. There will be one (sometimes more, but usually one) who seems 'unable' to...

  19. how does everyone pay for school???

    happybunny1970 replied to snovbunny25's topic in Texas Nursing

    Each semester, our instructors INSISTED that we fill out the applications for financial aid offered through the school. I received a $200 check once, but that was it -- most of the scholarships were...

  20. TPAPN Nurses

    happybunny1970 replied to joelpap1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow, that's weird... People in TPAPN are not supposed to have anything show up on their licenses -- that's only supposed to happen if there is action taken by the Board against a person's license....

  21. Second-career? what was the first?

    happybunny1970 replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    Man, there's a lot of diversity here... Let's see: Burger King Visual Merchandising Cashier at a music store Returned Check Clerk Receptionist Direct Mail Marketing Designer/Graphic Design Mommy...

  22. Random question about medical bills

    happybunny1970 replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Gads, youth is wasted on the young. Until he starts feeling the repercussions for these bad decisions, he's not likely to change. And he may make it to his 30s before that happens. Without proper...

  23. Best options!?!

    happybunny1970 replied to Miss C's topic in General Nursing

    We have an program in this area that grants a combined BSN/MSN (awarded simultaneously). To enter, you have to already have ADN and at least one year's experience working as an RN. It takes 3-4...

  24. A&P nightmare!!!

    happybunny1970 replied to srkastc's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there! It will be worth it in the end... I had a skate teacher for A&P I and earned an easy 'A.' Then came A&P II -- people had warned me if I got a certain instructor to RUN because...

  25. This may be a stupid question...

    happybunny1970 replied to WakeUpRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree -- as long as you're headed down the road of Nursing, I'd continue down that particular road. There are so many branches to try and travel if you get in a rut. Even if you never pursue an...