anurseatlast

anurseatlast

maternal child, public/community health

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  1. last 2 week advice

    Probably answering questions is most helpful as well as reviewing normal lab values, etc. Definitely stop studying 1-2 days before the test. Being rested and somewhat relaxed will be more beneficial...
  2. Most nursing schools will require you to get the vaccine before you can do clinicals. When you are trying to decide, you have to weigh benefits vs risks. You are choosing to go into a profession...
  3. I do not think the curriculum is designed to be difficult; it is designed to prepare you for NCLEX and for real life nursing. It is true that it is difficult for many students. Mostly this is because...
  4. Primary household earner?

    I am single and have no other financial support. If I lost my job, it would be a big problem. I carry the health insurance for me and my daughter who is a grad student. Oct 1011 I will no longer carry...
  5. My day as a patient

    I think every hospitalized patient needs an advocate (famliy member, friend, etc) to be with them most of the time during the stay.As you found out, being a nurse does not necessarily mean you can...
  6. Nebraska Methodist College Accelerated Program

    I guess it depends on what you were used to making before - I had so little money that nurses' pay, even with student loan payments, was a vast improvement. Also, many start out working nights (I...
  7. Survey to support breastfeeding teen moms

  8. Nebraska Methodist College Accelerated Program

    Pass rate is very high and, if you plan to stay in Omaha, Methodist is well thought of in the community which should help with finding a job. Some get job offers from whereever they do their...
  9. Anyone going for IBCLC?

    I also think they changed how far back you can count hours too though. I think the idea is to be sure you have pretty current
  10. Nebraska Methodist College Accelerated Program

    The program is tough but doable. Remember others have done it before you. My advice is to do what you can to simplify your life before hand - exactly what that means depends on your life...
  11. Feeling awkward at clinicals

    Odds are your classmates feel the same way. They are looking at you and saying, "Why am I stressed when s/he is handling it so well?" This is something new so it will be stressful. Even with your...
  12. I think many MA and CNA see little difference between what they do and what a nurse does. They do not understand that doing proceducres, etc is a very small part of being a nurse. Much of the...
  13. I think that doctors DO need the skills of a nurse in the office. Sure a MA or CNA can do tasks but they cannot assess patients. Some doctors recognize the difference and want a nurse who can use...
  14. Back to work after a loss of pregnancy...

    Elvish, I was thinking of you today, hoping you are coping with being back at work. Remember to take care of yourself (and let us know if you just need to talk about
  15. The only way to make it through is to lower your standards for a "clean house" - otherwise, you will go crazy. Think of how you can simplify what has to be done - buy paper plates, use frozen...
  16. Important Question about Nursing!

  17. After having another student attempt to cheat off of me during our first test (which I thought was pretty dumb - how did she know if I knew anything at that point??), I decided to arrive early for...
  18. The age of Toastmasters members varies widely. Even if the members are mostly older, they may enjoy having someone younger in their group - don't let age stop you. Although the focus is the same, each...
  19. Do you actually READ your nursing books or just skim?

    I think it is important to know how YOU learn best. Some people find reading to be very helpful but others find they do not retain much information with reading. I was in an accelerated program and...
  20. You are not alone in your fear of public speaking. Studies show that more adults fear public speaking than death! Even very experienced public speakers get nervous sometimes but the more you do it,...
  21. maternal fetal conflict paper

    The great thing about writing on a computer is that you DON"T have to start at the beginning. It is much easier to just write the parts you already have in your head. Then you can move them around,...
  22. I need 25 people to answer the following question....

    Absolutely, I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!! Maybe because I have only been a nurse for 3 years but it was a lifelong dream of mine. I worked hard to get my BSN and I am proud of
  23. Back to work after a loss of pregnancy...

    Elvish, Just wanted you to know that I am still thinking about you and praying for you. I remember feeling as if the whole world was going on by with no idea of the pain of the loss we experienced. I...
  24. Back to work after a loss of pregnancy...

    Elvish, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a baby, even shortly after discovering you are pregnant, can be very difficult. Take care of yourself and give yourself time to grieve. Grief never totally...
  25. Nebraska Methodist College Accelerated Program

    I was never aware of any drug testing during nursing