mlizhev

mlizhev

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  1. Breastmilk for mouth care

    Hello all, I am looking for units that use colostrum or any breastmilk for oral care. I would like to start a PI project within my unit but would like feedback as to who else is doing this and how...
  2. Olivia. I had a hard time with stats too and took it with a nursing course. We can do it. Just 8 weeks. I think the capstone will be easy... it's a great chance to "See a need fill a
  3. Isn't the capstone one big project? I wasn't too worried about taking it with Econ next session but maybe I should
  4. Yeah I guess in my mind I was happy to have the 4.0 as a cushion knowing I'm not good in math, but as I get closer to applying for a master's program it's a little disappointing to think I won't look...
  5. Wonder if you're in my class! I just ordered my book today. I couldn't get a feel as to whether it was truly needed or not. Three classes this session I'll be busy trying to hang in there. We can do...
  6. Well I just said goodbye to my 4.0 thanks to my brain rejecting the last half of the statistics class..... I was hoping I could do
  7. My advice would be stick with one of the topics they offer for your final paper... otherwise you may get tangled up in trying to find good arguments and spending a lot more time than needed. Otherwise...
  8. Has any one applied for and or done a portfolio for Collab Health or Community
  9. Breastmilk for mouth care

    Thanks Dawn, If you are looking for an article on the practice with good references it's on NANN this month. Colostrum and oral care in the NICU. I love the idea and want to start it in my NICU but am...
  10. Breastmilk for mouth care

    Thanks for the reply... can you tell me why your unit decided to start this practice? Was it received well from the Neo's and what do the parents and nurses think? Were there any concerns about doing...
  11. Yes I know how you feel, the first semester I was taking a human lactation class during both sessions with 2 classes each. Next session I have three nursing classes and then econ and capstone. glad to...
  12. That's great Christy. All you needed was a break. Well both be graduating in
  13. Boonce1 that's great! Can't wait to get there. Although it feels far away! Did you ever take 3 classes at the same time? Good luck with
  14. Hi Ann! First you have to find a school that is right for you. Whether you are looking for a cost factor, how many credits they will accept, the school ranking, future masters degree potential......
  15. Thanks Lunah! I hope to try to portfolio out of community or collab. Not that my resume is stellar or anything but I think I'll try. I wonder how many have been able to do
  16. advice for barcode scanning of infants

    Hi Kim, We have been using barcodes for quite sometime and yest the band needs to be on the baby. Although annoying we are identifying the baby and not another item like the crib. This is a big JCAHO...
  17. Ok in a bit of a panic! I am doing three classes next session Community Health Nursing, Evidenced Based Practice, and Collaborative healthcare. I'm not worried about the content as much as I'm worried...
  18. It is tempting to stay at Chamberlain and be done in a year. Plus we get an alumni discount. Maybe MPH should wait. Oh Im
  19. Christy... Things happen... That's why we are adult learners. December will be here before you know it. I'm rushing for a purpose; but it comes with a large consequence - stress. I just keep pressing...
  20. I'm in Stats and History. Have had a 4.0 thus far and hope to hang onto it til the end. Next session I'm being brave and taking 3 classes. We'll see how it goes. They are Economics, collab health and...
  21. Online MPH programs

    tmarie. what type of job did you transition to after school? did you find employers more interested because of your nursing background? were you able to be placed in an advanced role like...
  22. Public Health Nursing certification?

    Thanks for the response. I am also becoming a lactation consultant and not sure if going back for an mph or above is worth it now or if a certificate will give me a good start at gaining more...
  23. Public Health Nursing certification?

    Good question, I want to get into Public Health too and am finishing my BSN now. I don't know if I should go on for my DNP or MPH or get a certificate. I don't think you can do anything with the...
  24. Online MPH programs

    Not sure if you still check this thread; but TMarie could you have taken more classes and graduated sooner than 2 years? I am interested in pursuing my MPH degree as I will be the lactation consultant...
  25. I took Health Assessment with Evidence Based Nursing and it was fine. It's requires a lot of writing but it in't difficult to