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byrd262 BSN, RN

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  1. Bursitis (knees)....best shoes????

    byrd262 replied to carluvscats's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    MBTs are the

  2. Another Multiple State Licensure Question

    byrd262 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know it's possible to hold multiple state licenses, BUT is it possible to apply to more than one state BON to obtain licensure by examination? Simply, do I only have one choice sit for my NCLEX ? I...

  3. Talking to a CNM

    byrd262 replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Honestly, if I were you, I would schedule an annual GYN exam with a local office with CNMs. Find out if any practices exist where you live with CNMs and then schedule your appointment as you normally...

  4. Skull Indentations...Normal?

    byrd262 replied to byrd262's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your reply. The indentations were on top of her head though not the

  5. Abnormal HEENT Assessment

    byrd262 posted a topic in General Students

    I volunteer at a local clinic that is manged by NPs. It allows me to practice taking vitals and assessments before the NP comes in to examine the patient. The oddest thing occured. I was assessing a...

  6. OH NO! the A & P classes are FULL!

    byrd262 replied to nickynoodles's topic in General Students

    This is so true especially if you are trying to get classes at a CC in a large city. I took my Chemistry is another state. The drive wasn't that much longer considering that I would have had to pay...

  7. OH NO! the A & P classes are FULL!

    byrd262 replied to nickynoodles's topic in General Students

    The registrar told me to do this. They had a tuition deadline. The next day over 100 of us lined up starting at 6am to register for classes where students didn't pay their tuition. I got A&P...

  8. How to become CNM

    byrd262 replied to KevZap30's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    here's a great place to start... the american college of nurse midwives. you will find a lot of background information as well as all the schools that offer the cnm program. this is the official...

  9. STOP - Don't buy your textbooks from the school bookstore

    byrd262 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    I really don't find ebooks that much more helpful. I'm in my second year of nursing school and I never bring my text books to class so an ebook will not "lighten my load." I guess it depends on how...

  10. STOP - Don't buy your textbooks from the school bookstore

    byrd262 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    It really upsets me when I hear schools taking advantage of us by forcing students to buy books/equipment through a certain mechanism. I highly suggest that any prospective students starting in the...

  11. Did you feel comfortable sharing your career goals before CRNA with co-workers?

    byrd262 replied to prosperouschick's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    KEEP IT TO

  12. Cheat sheets

    byrd262 replied to LDRnurse1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here is my revised version of a cheat sheet I found on here. I made it so that I use 1 sheet (2 sided) for each mother-baby dyad and for twins which I had twice during my postpartum clinical. Revised...

  13. STOP - Don't buy your textbooks from the school bookstore

    byrd262 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    Renting is a good idea even with students. Depending on your semester setup you may be able to do this with peers. For example, if I am taking OB for the first 7 weeks and my friend is taking peds for...

  14. STOP - Don't buy your textbooks from the school bookstore

    byrd262 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, Don't forget that you can save more money buying the previous edition text at Amazon marketplace. Sometimes, the previous edition is 1 year old and sometimes publishers release the same...

  15. STOP - Don't buy your textbooks from the school bookstore

    byrd262 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    For me, the trick to saving the most money has been purposely buying old editions. I have been doing this for years (my undergrad and now nursing). For example my nursing peers may spend $600 a...

  16. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

    byrd262 replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Epiphany, In a previous post, you said that there are more than enough CNM jobs available for new graduates. How would you describe the job market for CNMs these days (especially within the PA/DE/NJ)...

  17. How to "get in"?

    byrd262 replied to what2donow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't speak for the experience side of L&D/WH/Post-P but I can tell you that a lot of Certified Nurse Midwifery programs DO NOT require experience. I am still in school for my 2nd degree BSN and...

  18. Poster Presentation Assignment

    byrd262 replied to mrflynn0907's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I suggest using CINAHL for finding nursing research. Also, I learned the hard way to double check that the actual article is authored by nurses and actual research and not a CEU

  19. Reality Check Needed for BSN Student

    byrd262 replied to mattsgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree that once your grade dropped, your advisor should have been notified. At that point a meeting should have occurred to determine the best course of action. Whether it had been postponing exams...

  20. Im accepted! What do I need??

    byrd262 replied to country_boy's topic in General Students

    1. Don't spend $100 on shoes for clinical until you try them on and walk around in them. 2. Stethoscope 3. Blood pressure cuff 4. A GOOD care plan book as a supplement (Sometimes the one the school...

  21. Hard to stay interested in this forum once graduated

    byrd262 replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi Epiphany, Can you explain why you do not recommend getting L&D experience? I have heard this before.

  22. cosmetic dermatology nurse?

    byrd262 replied to justmanda's topic in Nursing Career

    In the meantime, you may want to get your aesthetician liscense (you don't need an RN) by attending a ruputable cosmotology school. Look up Jean Madeline http://www.jeanmadeline.com/jmi_programs.html...

  23. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    byrd262 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Really??? Wow. I shouldn't have assumed that. I thought it was universal. You are really lucky then. I hate that I put so much into clinical and have nothing to show for it in--terms of grades. I will...

  24. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    byrd262 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Isn't it funny that we put so much into Clinicals, but they are PASS/FAIL. --My neutral 2

  25. Why is Nursing School so cut throat and competitive???

    byrd262 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I'm in one of those "competitive" programs. These people are crazy. I can't explain it. I think my school just accepts that type of student for some reason. I'm with everyone, that competition is not...