marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

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  1. Stethescope Comparison

    marilynmom replied to checkmate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This really seems to vary. Some are happy with their cheapo sprauges. Some can only use a Littman. I have the Littman Cardio III and love it. But before that I did use a sprauge and though it was...

  2. "Diploma Nurse preferable"

    marilynmom replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Wow--that is something you don't see very often huh? No, I haven't seen anything like that though, everything I see says BSN preferred when it comes to management positions (or more likely MSN...

  3. "Diploma Nurse preferable"

    marilynmom replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    nevermind.

  4. "Diploma Nurse preferable"

    marilynmom replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    OMG why does every freakin thing have to turn into a BSN vs ADN debate about who gets more clinical hours?! As far as I know the state BON sets the clinical hours required for the nursing programs....

  5. Shocked at Surgery

    marilynmom replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    I observed surgery for the first time last semester and it was an eye opener for me as well. One of the patients was like 5'7' and weighed 130 pounds, the surgeon commented that she needed to lose...

  6. CNA's in L&D?

    marilynmom replied to *Bethany*'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in every unit at my hospital including L&D, peds, ER, ICU,

  7. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    marilynmom replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student AND I work at a hospital. I know where I work if a nurse even smells of smoke or gets caught smoking in your own car, you will be canned and they are serious about it. We have...

  8. What brand / type of Stethoscope for Med/Surg?

    marilynmom replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Students

    I would stick with a Littman. I have the Littman Cardiology III and I love it, though it's a bit pricey. A lot of my friends have the Classic

  9. I'm not sure...

    marilynmom replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is one thing that bothes most of us. For me it is certain smells (namely poop) that I sometimes have a really hard time with. I work as a nurse tech and have to deal with this pretty...

  10. Considering Nursing School

    marilynmom replied to staceyangel's topic in Nursing Career

    I just finished my first semester and I am 33. 34 is young, we have all ages in my program. In fact I think it's a great age because I have a lot of life experience which in nursing REALLY helps. I'm...

  11. Does LPN spend more time with patient than RN?

    marilynmom replied to JBirdAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA in a hospital and I don't spend anymore time with the patients than the RN

  12. School uniforms.. ugh..

    marilynmom replied to Scrubz's topic in General Students

    We just have to wear royal blue scrubs, any style we want-- a lot of us wear the urbane brand. Urbane Scrubs I like our uniforms! I work at a hospital as well and wear my school scrubs to work all...

  13. Denial letters from OU - reasons?

    marilynmom replied to heath55's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I had this problem with OU awhile back. I was homeschooled so I don't have a transcript or a high school diploma. I went to CC when I was 17 and made straight A's. When I got done with all my NS...

  14. Adn Curriculum- No Chemistry?

    marilynmom replied to checkmate's topic in General Nursing

    No

  15. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    marilynmom replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Good points. Especially about the diploma based nursing programs. It is a shame, but I wouldn't even consider a diploma nursing program because in the end they don't get jack crap for their diploma!...

  16. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    marilynmom replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey I agree with you and we have a lot in common (kids, house, car payments, etc). I think maybe you misunderstood me. I was referring to some of the earlier posts about the whole BSN get no...

  17. No stethoscope required?!?!?!?!?!

    marilynmom replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess it depends on the facility but where I work if the BP reading is either high or low we are to retake it

  18. nursing student need experience

    marilynmom replied to Tiffanyh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would HIGHLY recommend getting a job in a hospital as a nurse aide or a nurse tech. After my first semester of NS I was able to apply and it has been invaluable! I have a position on the Student...

  19. CDiff Smell?

    marilynmom replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I've read about it as well, here are a couple links: ScienceDaily: Can Dogs Smell Cancer? Dogs Can Smell Cancer - CBS

  20. Critical Care/ICU versus ED

    marilynmom replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, get some experience in those areas first. Apply at a hospital nearby as a nurse aid....my hospital has a program for nursing students called the Student Flex Pool where the...

  21. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    marilynmom replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Excellent post! And your right about my BSN program having additional clinical time in areas the ADN programs do not offer such as public health, leadership, etc. More education is absolutly a GOOD...

  22. Help with calculator!!!

    marilynmom replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Graphing calculators are actually not hard to work. I had to get one for college algebra and the instructor taught us how to work it. I would write down the steps and learned by working my homework...

  23. CDiff Smell?

    marilynmom replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Cdiff is one of those smells that I try not to gag when I smell it...it smells bad. Plus isn't it mucousy poop? PLus I always feel like I still have that cdiff smell on me when I get

  24. Elderly patient choked on water

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  25. Elderly patient choked on water

    marilynmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, the other night when I was at work (Im a NA) one of my elderly cardiac patients called me into her room so I could help her drink her water--all of a sudden she started choking on it....turned...