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  1. I need your opinions!

    babynursewannab posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I posted this somewhere else, but that thread doesn't have a lot of action so I thought I'd run this by everyone. First off, nevermind my screen name...I have had a change of career plans. I am...

  2. I need your opinions!

    babynursewannab replied to babynursewannab's topic in General Nursing

    You won't believe how well this works. Toss a coin and notice your reaction to the results. If you're disappointed, or want to try for best of three, pick the other option You guys rock! I was...

  3. I need your opinions!

    babynursewannab replied to babynursewannab's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your input. I'm struggling with this one. My husband's voice keeps haunting me "People leave and managers can

  4. Possible exposure to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

    babynursewannab replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Prions is correct, autoclaving doesn't kill them, and Emory is one of the top hospitals in the nation...they don't cut corners...it would risk their "image." (Not that this helps them). In fact...

  5. Help !

    babynursewannab replied to mandi88202's topic in General Nursing

    Jeeesh. Hope he's okay. Let us

  6. Stupid Question

    babynursewannab replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank *(insert your own higher power here)* you were nauseated! It shows you are decent human being. Your reaction was not to the "gore" of the situation. It is not something that would transfer to...

  7. Best shift to work with teens at home

    babynursewannab replied to RodeoLP's topic in General Nursing

    Teens aside, I have the same problem. I have an 8 year-old and a 9 month-old. I want to know what to do, too! Some areas of nursing do 8 hour shifts. That might be the answer for now...at least...

  8. Bah. Was gung ho, now just don't know

    babynursewannab replied to suecna's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately, it looks like she's stuck there. only school w/in 100 miles... i would try not to be so hard on yourself. you do have a legitimate fear based on experience. however, you have not...

  9. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    babynursewannab replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN! I love Zach's idea, too. There is no where near enough critical thinking experience in nursing school. The only time it ever occurs in my program is when they spring it on you during tests....

  10. Textbooks and teachers aside...how's it really going?

    babynursewannab replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Give it a little time, Jacel. The goings on this particular board are a little slow right now. Many posts that require thinking and long response aren't getting much play. I attribute it to your...

  11. Nursing Identity: is it to Dress in White?

    babynursewannab replied to Daqueengene's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :rotfl: omg i'm laughing so hard i'm crying here!!! ok. how about babies, girls. scrubs with multicultural babies! lol. ahhh...grady....the wonderful center of nursing h*** on earth. leave it to...

  12. metrology exam =P

    babynursewannab replied to Honeybun1206's topic in General Students

    hmmm.... my response posted

  13. metrology exam =P

    babynursewannab replied to Honeybun1206's topic in General Students

    LOL! I was thinking the same thing!

  14. OB procedures

    babynursewannab replied to mathew's topic in Ob/Gyn

    External

  15. Do You Regret Nursing School?

    babynursewannab replied to ladylou88's topic in General Students

    Clinical Specialists engage in direct patient

  16. H-E-L-P...taking NCLEX October 11

    babynursewannab replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    Listen to everyone. Also, remember, you've been through the program so you don't need to relearn all the content. Trust it is packed away in your brain. Practice, practice, practice questions. The...

  17. old skills that we do not use anymore

    babynursewannab replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    I was just practicing NCLEX questions this morning and 4 were about the rotating tourniquet for CHF pt. I had no clue what they were talking about...so I

  18. Less than optimum anesthesia?

    babynursewannab replied to UCDSICURN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am looking at this from strictly a nursing process point-of-view. My only question is, did the patient say anything about the situation or was the amn. effect of versed effective regarding the...

  19. HELP...... Need Your Advice!

    babynursewannab replied to Ari RN's topic in General Nursing

    Move on, Man!!!! Too many other opportunities (you don't have to pay for) out there. I've never heard of up-front expense for orientation and then no job guarantee. Where the heck is this? It...

  20. Which area to go into?

    babynursewannab replied to Sarah8714's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tough call there. Perhaps you could look at your long-term goals with your career. Do you want to pursue an advanced degree? Nurse Anesthesia requires ICU experience, for example. Thinking that...

  21. New grad ICU job offer: Please advise

    babynursewannab replied to babymeena's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds like quite an opportunity, but two things come to mind. 1) Why are they so anxious to get someone into that unit? You yourself question the timing. Are other nurses dropping like flies from...

  22. Hospital shut down yesterday!

    babynursewannab replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting. Here in the atlanta area, we had a hospital that was purchased by Columbia HC and then was shut down w/in a year or two. This was back

  23. "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    babynursewannab replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    I think he went through the masters

  24. Nurse Anesthesia at the Mayo Clinic

    babynursewannab replied to atainey's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not in the applying stage yet, but will be (don't let my screen name fool you). However, from growing up in the area, I can tell you that, yes, there is a high level of respect one gets from...

  25. Nursing school = Acne?

    babynursewannab replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    :chuckle I feel your pain! I never broke out once in high school...no joke. I've got prescription acne medicine now! Don't worry...it's only until graduation...well...then there's work,...