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  1. Question for NICU nurses...sorry it's long

    RN mom of 2 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi. I'm a SAHM of two young children, and considering going back to work. I got my license in 2000, but have not worked as a nurse at all. Lately, I have been considering my options, as I never cared...

  2. New grad just got fired

    RN mom of 2 replied to rn2day's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry. This must be a difficult time for you. Don't let one person make you feel bad about your abilities. You know in your heart that you were doing your very best. They don't deserve you, and...

  3. Is it really that bad?

    RN mom of 2 replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    I think any career path you choose will have it's pros and cons. I do think generally speaking, nursing is one of those careers (like teaching) that is undervalued and unappreciated in our world. I...

  4. Question for NICU nurses...sorry it's long

    RN mom of 2 replied to RN mom of 2's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi danissa! Thanks for your reply. All of my friends who are nurses say the same thing. It just seems scarier when you are taking care of such tiny, sick babies. It's true, I definitely get more...

  5. I could really use some advice.

    RN mom of 2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I'm new to these boards and I'm not sure what to do. I'm looking for advice/suggestions. A bit of background: I became an RN in 2000, and shortly after became pregnant, and have been a...

  6. I could really use some advice.

    RN mom of 2 replied to RN mom of 2's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to say thanks again for taking the time to reply. You guys have come up with some great alternatives that I'm going to look into. :) "I am also the mother of two little ones: 1 and 3yo,...

  7. I could really use some advice.

    RN mom of 2 replied to RN mom of 2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I missed your post. That's a great suggestion about a refresher course. I'll look into that. I have thought about home care, but again, due to an old back injury, I'm a bit concerned about...

  8. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    RN mom of 2 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    This thread has me completely creeped out, but I can't stop reading! I swear I couldn't sleep last night after reading some of these. I don't have any ghost stories, but something happened when my mom...

  9. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    RN mom of 2 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, many conscientious and caring nurses (myself included) were so disillusioned with the profession during nursing school, that we chose not to work as a nurse at all. It's an extremely...

  10. Do you ever wish people didn't know you were a nurse?

    RN mom of 2 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    It does bother me, because I haven't worked as a nurse since I got my license, and everyone still comes to me for advice. I keep saying, "Well technically I am a nurse, but remember I haven't worked,...

  11. Please Need Help: Prioritization Asap!

    RN mom of 2 replied to needhelp00's topic in General Nursing

    Airway Breathing Circulation This is what got me through. I also took the NCLEX review course through Kaplan, and that helped a lot. To be honest, during the test (and after) I couldn't tell if I had...

  12. I could really use some advice.

    RN mom of 2 replied to RN mom of 2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies. I have been considering different options, and looking through the nursing magazines for awhile now. It just seems that all the positions offered require a minimum year of...