marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

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  1. Sale at Uniform Shoppe

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank Lana. Do you know how long the sale runs

  2. opinions about epidurals

    marilynmom replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well there are risks with any and all medical procedures, especially drugs (people just react differently to them). My first birth was a natural birth, no drugs, no nothing. That is what I wanted at...

  3. pain and sore muscles from studying!!!

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Students

    Good luck with figuring out a position that works for you, sorry to hear your in pain though. But wow, awesome job on working so hard to get ahead-it will pay off for you! I just wanted to say I work...

  4. What exactly is a "pinning ceremony"??

    marilynmom replied to blueberry21's topic in General Students

    Good question! I *think* it is in addition to your regular graduation, pinning is especially for

  5. PA vs. NP

    marilynmom replied to at2726's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the PA's I know have a bachelors degree and then went to PA school. The NP program here is 2 years as well, 3 years if you go part time. The education is very different, neither is better,...

  6. PA vs. NP

    marilynmom replied to at2726's topic in General Nursing

    very well

  7. What type of exercise do you do??

    marilynmom replied to CardioTrans's topic in Health, Stress Management

    First off, don't weigh yourself on a scale because it just isn't accurate. Go by how your clothes fit or a tape measure. I recenly threw out my scale and am soooo glad I did, I now go by how my...

  8. Wow, my blood pressure is kinda high!

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It is kinda scary to see it high isn't it? Good luck on bring yours down, I am doing the same. I plan to get mine checked once a month....maybe you can just check yours, to see your progress, once a...

  9. Wow, my blood pressure is kinda high!

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Awesome and thanks for typing all that out!! I really appreaciate everyones advice :) I think I have some grape seed extract so I'll add that in my

  10. Wow, my blood pressure is kinda high!

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well after stopping my hormonal birth control (which my Dr though could be a cause of my higher blood pressure) and upping my intake of potassium, watching salt, and drinking more water my blood...

  11. Nail biting & nursing- bad match!

    marilynmom replied to mishmisha's topic in General Students

    I've been a nail biter all my life as well. My 8 year old daughter has also taken up the habit thanks to seeing me do it no doubt. I want to stop biting mine as well---it really is a horrible habit...

  12. Nail biting & nursing- bad match!

    marilynmom replied to mishmisha's topic in General Students

    LOL Ain't that the

  13. any other students trying to lose weight?

    marilynmom replied to allthingsbright's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ughh how do you get through PMS without eating everything in sight and still working out?! I had to draggggggg my butt to the gym today just to do 30 mins on the ArcTrainer and then go in the hot...

  14. Dosage calculation tips

    marilynmom replied to amybethf's topic in General Students

    I had Dosage Calc last semester and did good in it. I think they are actually pretty easy, the key is to just practice problems over and over! The hardest part IMO was memorizing all the conversion...

  15. From PA to RN

    marilynmom replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine why anyone would want to step down like that from midlevel provider. I think most PA's and NP's enjoy their jobs. I have known a NP who went back to working as an RN because she...

  16. Lab values

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone :) We had our orientation in May so I know what supplies I need and what I don't. As far as clipboards, my school said that was up to us if we wanted to use one or not. They are...

  17. What type of exercise do you do??

    marilynmom replied to CardioTrans's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I workout 5-6 days a week. I'm at the gym for an hour or an hour and a half each day. I do weights 2-3 times per week, full body which usually takes me 30-40mins. I do cardio for an hour each day...

  18. Lab values

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    thanks! perfect

  19. What kind of study area do you have/use???

    marilynmom replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Students

    I've always done all my studying sitting on my coach with the coffee table to hold all my books and stuff. I can't stand to study at a desk personally. I study on my bed sometimes as

  20. It just isn't fair

    marilynmom replied to tigress_8207's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeahthat:

  21. Do I have to take off my clothes?

    marilynmom replied to Yossy's topic in General Students

    When I took Fundamentals last semester we had to give bed baths on each other. We were fully clothed though, we wore something like a tank top and shorts, some girls chose to wear bathings suits and...

  22. Lab values

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    That is kinda what I was looking for I guess, if there were some basic values I could at least start to get familiar with

  23. Is BSN harder than ASN?

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

    I think what the OP is really asking is if you can do a BSN with kids and the answer would be yes. I have 2 kids and will be starting a BSN program in the fall. I know people already in the program...

  24. Lab values

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    Thanks. I had no idea lab values were not standard and would vary btwn hospitals and such. I also didn't realize there were so many of them! LOL I'll worry about it later. I plan to get a...

  25. Wow, my blood pressure is kinda high!

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks, I was not aware of the Potassium issue. I'll get some of those juices, especially the V8 ones which are not too expensive. I am *very* sensitive to salt in general (I swell up! lol) so I...