anurseatlast

anurseatlast has 4 years experience and specializes in maternal child, public/community health.

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1. Nursing gear passed on from older generation

   anurseatlast replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   My mom was a nurse for over 50 years. I have her last stethoscope and lab coat. I also have a picture of her at nursing school graduation. She was in the nurse cadets and was paid a stipend of $5 a...

2. My Reasons For Avoiding The Acute Care Hospital

   anurseatlast replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   I too have not worked in acute care. Could I? Yes and I could be good at it but I knew before I went to nursing school that I wanted to do maternal-child public health. I wanted time to do health...

3. Learning to count newborn heart rate

   anurseatlast replied to anurseatlast's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks for all the tips. I am a public health nurse in a home based program for teen moms and babies. I generally see healthy babies (and do not have pulse ox or other technology) but have baby now...

4. Learning to count newborn heart rate

   anurseatlast posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I am not a student but thought someone here might be able to help. I find it hard to count a newborn's heart rate because it is so fast. I have seen sites for learning breath and heart sounds and...

5. Nerves

   anurseatlast replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

   It is good that you know your weaknesses going into it. There really is not a ton of math in nursing school but it is important that you be able to do it. Since you have a couple months until you...

6. Nurse Family Partnership

   anurseatlast replied to JulcaryRN's topic in Public, Community Health

   I do not work for Nurse Family Partnership but am a public health nurse in a similar program with a non-profit. Just wanted to say I love my job! I can't imagine doing anything else. I love getting to...

7. College of Saint Mary

   anurseatlast replied to bunnyfungo's topic in General Nursing

   CSM has a good program but it is very expensive. They do, however, have a lot of scholarships so you should check them out. After 3 years, you get your ASN (and can get your RN when you pass NCLEX)...

8. You Know You're A Nurse If...

   anurseatlast replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   Your 2 1/2 year old, after climbing under the table at the restaraunt to get a dropped toy, says, "I need hand 'tizer. I have germs now." Your 4 year old gets a scratch on his hand. When you say,...

9. How can I combine OBGYN nursing with Public Health Nursing as a career?

   anurseatlast replied to Queen2u's topic in Public, Community Health

   I am a public health nurse in a community-based program that serves teen and young adults up to age 21 who are pregnant and/or parenting. We see the moms and children in their home (or other community...

10. baby friendly questions

    anurseatlast replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Actually, having a mom hand express colostrum and spoon- or cup-feeding it to the baby is an appropriate intervention if the baby is not yet able to latch. There are many advantages to the baby...

11. One month as a PHN....

    anurseatlast replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Public, Community Health

    What kind of public health are you doing? I knew even before nursing school I wanted the be a public health nurse. I wanted the opportunity to build long-term relationships with my patients and to do...

12. Weird little things you do as a nurse

    anurseatlast replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    Working with pregnant and parenting teens in a home-based program, I get to do lots of awesome things that make a difference for the families and give me a sense of satisfaction. Last week, i visited...

13. A question for the nursing moms.

    anurseatlast replied to AngRN6726's topic in General Nursing

    Children grow up quickly - which you know with a 16 year old. You only have a short time with your kids at home. If you have a choice, I would definitely work part-time. Not only do you get to spend...

14. What career did you have before nursing?

    anurseatlast replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA at a nursing home and hospital when I was in high school. I got married and switched to working for a medical temp agency (better hours). I did that until I had my son. Then I was...

15. Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    anurseatlast replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Congrats NurseLoveJoy88! You did it. Now you will reap the rewards of all those sacrifices. Hope you find a job you