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Dear All, I have a 7 y/o daughter who sees her dad once every two to three months. He picks her up on Saturday and drops her back off on Sunday. She has a shower the morning of the day she goes to visit him; but he insists that she needs a shower t...

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I just graduated from nursing school and started graduate school to become an FNP. You figure that for each hour in the classroom you should spend 2 to 3 hours outside the classroom studying. I have looked into CRNA programs and am astounded by the...

Dear All: I finally was able to get my daughter to talk to me about it - and she said she doesn't really know why it bothers her - she just doesn't like to take a shower when she's with her dad. There is no particular reason. This conversation wo...

Dear All, I appreciate everyone's input. I have gotten a letter from my doctor, and if the showers do not cease at this next visitation, then we will be going back to court. Thanks everyone, I appreciate you all. Sincerely, Emily

I was bathing her on the mornings she went in hopes that it would deter him from giving her a shower. However, it didn't. I can't get any other reason than "I don't want to talk about it" from my daughter about why she doesn't like to take showers...

Way to go! I just passed my boards last week, too; 75 questions also and was totally freaking out. Doesn't it feel great to now be able to put R.N. behind your name? How exciting! Sincerely, Emily

Hi Everybody! Thanks again for your kind and encouraging words. I am so excited that I passed!!!! I will keep watching the board to see that all of my fellow NCLEX takers have passed as well!! Take care, Emily

I just took NCLEX today, and have to wait two days from now to get the results. What are the odds that shutting off at 75 I didn't pass, does anybody know? :uhoh21: Thanks! Emily

Hi All, Thanks for your uplifting words. I won't find out until at the earliest tomorrow, and it really has me bummed out. I tried looking on my board of nursing's web site to do a license verification check entering my last name and first name, an...

Hi There, I take the NCLEX next Tuesday, and am continuing to remind myself that I did well throughout nursing school and it has prepared me for this exam. I'm a little nervous, too. . . . Best of luck to you!! Take care, Emily :kiss

I'm pretty confident that I am going to be offered a position in Labor & Delivery. This is where I've ALWAYS wanted to work. The only problem is, it's third shift. I'm a single mom, and I know there have to be single moms out there who work th...

I just graduated from nursing school in December. I've always wanted to be a nurse. However, I am a single parent which makes things a little more challenging as far as hospital hours go. Currently, I work a job that requires no weekends or holida...

Me once again, I sure appreciate the input I am getting from you guys. I have always felt that being a mother does come first. Even though single, I managed to have no day care for my child until she was 3-1/2, and then only 20 hours a week from ...

Me again! Thanks for your input everyone. I would just like to say, too, that I would be no less proud of being a CNA an LPN or an RN - we all work caring for our patients and each have unique things we bring to our nursing care. :kiss I've praye...

Hi Everybody, I appreciate the input. Actually, I don't have an LPN - I have a BSN. And, no, I wasn't impulsive. My plan was to ride my current career out while watching my little one grow up; and at that point be able to start my career in nursin...

How many of the doctor's who deliver babies are men? Why is it that male nurses should make women feel any more uncomfortable than a male doctor. This just doesn't make any sense to me. For what it's worth, I don't think your gender is what mat...

Hi Everybody! I've been offered the job of my dreams - in labor and delivery. The only problem is: It's third shift. I'm a single mom, and I'd like input from other single moms who work third shift what they do with their children. Any input wou...

Hi All, Thanks so much for the input! I do have family who would watch my little one. I just don't want to impose on them. Same thing with friends. I don't know the best way to go about finding people who would watch my kiddo three nights a week....

Actually, I shouldn't say kids - I should say - kid. I have a 6-year-old little one and a puppy dog. Thanks, Emily

Take 2 - sorry, my first attempt to show answers didn't work well. I believe these answers are all correct. However, you might rely on input of others to double check my work. 1. D5W 500 ml with 10,000 U Heparin. Infuse at 100 U/HR usina a microdri...

I believe these answers are all correct. However, you might rely on input of others to double check my work. 1. D5W 500 ml with 10,000 U Heparin. Infuse at 100 U/HR usina a microdrip set (60 gtt/ml). 500 ml 100 U 60 gtt ...

Just curious about popular opinion on this one - is it really a miracle that this gentleman lived - or is it a tragedy? I have to wonder about quality of life. What kind of quality of life has this gentleman had for 19 years. Quite obviously, no...

Hi Kristi: I'm currently working as a medical transcriptionist, and I have been in the field for the past 9 years. It's been great to allow me to stay at home with my little girl, but it certainly has it's downfalls. For me, it's very lonesome to h...