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madampomfrey

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  1. Peds/infant stethoscope

    madampomfrey posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone! I just passed boards and started working in a Peds CVICU. The majority of our patients are infants so I have found that my new Littmann stethoscope is way to big for this teeny babies...

  2. New grad accepted peds offer

    madampomfrey replied to gigglebuns1186's topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone! I just graduated and have accepted a position in a Peds CVICU. I started yesterday and found out today that I passed boards. I am super excited but very nervous because there is still...

  3. Classic II SE vs. Cardiology III

    madampomfrey replied to daisy87's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I too am currently debating this. I just graduated nursing school and my sister gave me a voucher for the stethoscope of my choice for grad. I have been told that the Littman Cardiology III was the...

  4. Fall 08 start . . .what are you studying now??

    madampomfrey replied to intensity_too's topic in General Students

    KentuckyRN2Be, I also did a full semester of Health promotion but I also go to a Kentucky school. I know that seems boring but it is helpful and makes sense in the long run. To answer...

  5. Contracts with hospital to pay for education

    madampomfrey replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    I know that several hospitals have this option, I for one chose not to take it. A coworker of mine has a contract but the problem with this is that she had to sign it before starting classes and...

  6. Graduating December 2008??

    madampomfrey replied to teddybear77's topic in General Students

    I too am graduating in december and can't wait!! This semester I'll be taking public health nursing class and clinical, professional issues, high acuity, and my practicum (120 hours with preceptor),...

  7. Trying to compare my GPA with others who have already gotten accpeted

    madampomfrey replied to scubapupet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school requires a 3.0. When I applied I had a 3.4 and was made an alternate but guaranteed a spot next time around but by then I had a 3.6. The good thing is that once you get in your GPA doesnt...

  8. 4.0 all four semesters?

    madampomfrey replied to brittney140's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on your program. I am going into my 4th semester and I have a 4.0 as far as nursing classes go. I actually have done better in nursing school than I did in my

  9. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    madampomfrey replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You know you are in nursing school when you begin to practice therapeutic communication with your roommates right after having a long discussion about their bodily functions all while

  10. Bowling Green Comm. College

    madampomfrey replied to TNMommy's topic in General Nursing

    TNMommy, I am in the BSN program in WKU school of nursing (it includes the ADN program at the community college and the BSN and MSN programs on the main campus). They don't give priority to Kentucky...

  11. Combining Peds and Women's Health Courses

    madampomfrey replied to Penguin67's topic in General Students

    I am currently taking an ob/peds class. We are doing it like option 2. We meet for 4.5 hours once a week. The first 2 hours are ob then we have a 30 minute break followed by 2 hourse of peds. I...

  12. Best Memphis hospitals for RN's

    madampomfrey replied to SpiceChick01's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I have to agree with CRNASOMEDAY25. St. Francis' is the best. I currently work there as a tech and I did work at Baptist. I found many of the nurses at Baptist rude and they didnt care about...

  13. Pharm tips

    madampomfrey posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just started Pharmacology this week and I am already overwhelmed and felling doomed. :trout: Could someone please give me some tips on how to study for pharm or on some resources or study guides...

  14. Hospitals paying for Nursing Students

    madampomfrey replied to boomer86's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I would start at a hospital you like or think you might like to work at and contact their nursing recruiters. You may want to do this at several hospitals and see what they have to offer you. Be...

  15. BP Cuff

    madampomfrey replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree with Swtooth. Buy a cheap one or see if you can just borrow someone elses. I have only used mine a handful of times (mainly just when we were learning vitals) so I wish I hadn't spent the...

  16. How many hours do you study each day?

    madampomfrey replied to olufemi254's topic in General Students

    I just finished my first semester so my hardest class so far has been Fundamentals. To tell you the truth I am not a study all along person. I know its bad but I do better when I cram. I prepare to...

  17. Nurse tech pay at Baptist

    madampomfrey replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am currently a tech at Baptist and another memphis area hospital. At baptist I make 11 something and then differentials. I currently get paid a good bit more at the other hospital (St. Francis)...

  18. test for neuropathy, vasculitis

    madampomfrey posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I have a twin sister who has vasculitis. She recently began to develop tingling in her feet and her doctor said this may be neuropathy and be a sign that her vasculitis has become systemic. She said...

  19. test for neuropathy, vasculitis

    madampomfrey replied to madampomfrey's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you for the test name. But perhaps I was misunderstood or I mispoke. I am looking for information in the form of resources on these two conditions. We have done a lot of research but the...

  20. New Nursing Student

    madampomfrey replied to cousin32cousin's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, congratulations on getting in. Second don't be nervous, prioritize well, and make study groups (its amazing how different your notes can be and sometimes it is good to divide and...

  21. Funding for School

    madampomfrey replied to brandi110's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am currently in nursing school getting my BSN and have found that many hospitals offer programs for student nurses after finishing their first semester. These give you experience, money, and...