Trophywife81

Trophywife81

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  1. What Is A Gbs Test? What Happen When Its Positive

    Trophywife81 replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting. From what I remember in learning about it in NS, the instructors made it seem as though it were almost written in stone that the baby would not make it. Glad to know that it is not as...

  2. What Is A Gbs Test? What Happen When Its Positive

    Trophywife81 replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in Ob/Gyn

    GBS most likely refers to Group B Streptoccus. Some women naturally carry group B strep in the lady partsl/perianal area. It is not sexually transmitted. If a woman about to deliver is a GBS...

  3. Humalog IV?

    Trophywife81 replied to CritterLover's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  4. LPN Starting Salary

    Trophywife81 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not officially a nurse yet as I am graduating in May, but I recently hired on to a med-surg/ICU step-down unit at an area hospital here in Central Texas. Pay rates for new LVNs are as follows:...

  5. 1st interview ever, what to ask them

    Trophywife81 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I was in almost the same place as you a few days ago...had my first-ever nursing interview (got the job, too). Before my interview, I went online and did a google search for "nursing interview". Here...

  6. First nursing interview THURSDAY!!

    Trophywife81 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm so excited!! And already so nervous I need any and all advice you seasoned nurses out there can give... What should I wear? What kind of questions should I expect? (This interview is for an...

  7. Help On Exist Exam & Nclex

    Trophywife81 replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I took the HESI just this past Friday. My school made a HUGE deal about how hard it would be, how many, many students do not pass it the first time, etc., etc. Don't listen to those voices!! In...

  8. Need to vent (over a very petty issue)

    Trophywife81 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This post is little more than a rant, so be forewarned. For those that still want to read :), here goes... Maybe it's just that I'm in the last semester of NS, HESI is a day away, and my allergies...

  9. Need to vent (over a very petty issue)

    Trophywife81 replied to Trophywife81's topic in General Nursing

    That is sooooo awesome! Why didn't I think of that? Anybody seen that episode of Seinfeld where George is eaten alive by trying to think of what he should have said to the guy that ticked him off?...

  10. what kind of jobs can I get as an LPN?

    Trophywife81 replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As the previous poster mentioned, it depends largely on your geographical area. I am in Texas, where LVNs have a fairly broad scope of practice. In urban areas, I have found hospital jobs for LVNs...

  11. Real World v. School World

    Trophywife81 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've heard mention from various folks that the "real world" of nursing is nothing like nursing school. While this is true of school in general, I was hoping to get some comments about the specifics...

  12. nursing fiction/nonfiction

    Trophywife81 replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I am a big fan of British mystery author PD James. Her novel "Shroud for a Nightingale" takes place at an English nursing school, and is a really excellent

  13. Do You Look Like A Nurse?

    Trophywife81 replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!! That'll teach

  14. Do You Look Like A Nurse?

    Trophywife81 replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    When I was trying to decide whether or not to go to nursing school, I mentioned it to an acquaintance who said, "I can totally see you as a nurse; you look like a nurse." Still don't know what it...

  15. Anxiety Question

    Trophywife81 replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Kuklara, school can be very stressful. I have found that in order to be successful at school, you simply have to take care of yourself. 1st: Take a deep breath; it's going to be okay. It really is!...

  16. Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

    Trophywife81 replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I realize this thread is a bit old by now, but I just wanted to say how encouraging I found it. Nursing is a second career for me, and I have a previous Bachelor's degree in another area. Before...

  17. Nurses salary vrs teacher's salary

    Trophywife81 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a former high school English teacher. I worked in that capacity for three years, and the highest I ever grossed was just over $40k. Yes, I had 2 months off every summer, and 1-2 week breaks for...

  18. Questions about becoming an LPN

    Trophywife81 replied to Ania555's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ann, I am currently half-way through an LVN program. (In Texas, LPNs are called LVNs). Here are some at-least partial answers to your questions. 1) You do not HAVE to be a CNA before entering...

  19. greasy nurse :(

    Trophywife81 replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    As one very oily-skinned person to another, be careful about using alcohol on your face...in my experience, it dries you out so much that your skin then over-compensates by producing even more...

  20. What's the difference?

    Trophywife81 replied to missAmanda's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, PCTs are usually nursing students who have completed one or more semesters of their nursing program. CNAs are healthcare workers who have a certificate, and may or may not also be in...

  21. My Feet Are SCREAMING!!!

    Trophywife81 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I religiously wear "arch bandages" on my feet during long days on hard tile. They really support and lift your arches--important for my poor, flat-footed feet. Even if you're not that flat-footed,...

  22. Is LPN a good first step?

    Trophywife81 replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    There is no magical "right answer" to your question; you just have to examine your circumstances and choose the option that is right for you. Is there a long waiting list for RN programs in your area?...

  23. OMG! My feet are killing me!

    Trophywife81 replied to dansamy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Don't know if this will help you, but it's worth a shot....I have rather flat feet, so you can imagine how sore, achy, and painful they are after standing on tile all day. Recently, I started using...

  24. Temple College?

    Trophywife81 replied to Trophywife81's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey Alia! Whew....I am already missing sleep :) It's been a very busy few days, but they've been good. Despite fatigue, I'm pumped about everything--can't wait to actually start learning how to DO...

  25. Is it too late for me?

    Trophywife81 replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    I am 26 and am starting nursing school tomorrow. At my school's orientation day, I was surprised to see that I was amongst the youngest there....plenty of folks in their 30s,40, 50s. There will be a...