marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

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  1. Breastfeed or else

    marilynmom replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to add that I KNOW some women can not breastfeed. I have worked for LLL and as a breastfeeding helper and there are some women who truly can not breastfeed. And yes, no one needs to be...

  2. Breastfeed or else

    marilynmom replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of formula: "The FDA is alerting the public to a recall being conducted by Mead Johnson for their GENTLEASE powdered infant formula, lot number: BMJ19, with a use by date of July 1, 2007....

  3. Breastfeed or else

    marilynmom replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree 100%. I have one child who was bottlefed and one who was breastfeed for 4 years so I have experience with both. Some people here ARE basically saying that formula is basically the...

  4. Breastfeed or else

    marilynmom replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    I read that article and I agree that formula should have a warning label on it. Some people really have no clue it is inferior and does pose risks compared to breastmilk. I have one child who was on...

  5. Diabetes, an epidemic?

    marilynmom replied to indigo girl's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. Type 2 diabetes is mainly caused by a genetic predisposition along with inactivity and too much food...mainly processed carbs. But not all type 2s are overweight and...

  6. How Can Mercury in Vaccines Be Safe?

    marilynmom replied to indigo girl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well to be exact there is still trace amounts in some, some never had it to begin with, and some still have the full dose of thimerosal (mainly some of the flu vaxs that a lot of kids and adults both...

  7. Recently changed my major to Nursing

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

    Yes it's competitive but I had no problem getting accepted the first time I applied. Don't let the word competitive scare you off---it should motivate you to do the best you can do!!! Research and...

  8. Not sure I want to be a RN anymore after this!

    marilynmom replied to HelloKitty123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan to get either my NP or my PA after my BSN as well. Right now you need to just concentrate on getting your BSN....getting into the nursing program should be your #1 goal right now IMO. IN...

  9. TCC RN Class HOURS

    marilynmom replied to Renee73's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm at University of Central Oklahoma. I'ts not all evening clinicals. Most of them are during the day but they do have some evening (3-11) clinicals for certain classes--I prefer evenings as well....

  10. I have insomnia!!!

    marilynmom replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    I have bouts of insomnia as well What works for *me* is working out most days of the week (this also helps with stress and mild depression for me) and Valerian Root (smells like warm dog poop!!)....

  11. I have insomnia!!!

    marilynmom replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    Great info!

  12. stethoscopes

    marilynmom replied to RNshark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For Fundamentals we all had cheapo Sprauges ($17) and they worked fine for blood pressures, lung sounds,

  13. Nursing school with a GED.

    marilynmom replied to desireef's topic in General Nursing

    Whoever told you that is incorrect. I was homeschooled and had no GED or traditional diploma and have never had any problems getting into college or being accepted in my schools BSN program...

  14. HepB--this is interesting for all.

    marilynmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those who either never show antibodies with the vaccine or who choose not to vaccinate, this is a simple way to protect yourself from HepB. Of course it would help even those who have been...

  15. Micro advice???

    marilynmom replied to bpo93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Micro was my all time favorite class! It is SO interesting and I had already decided that if I didn't get accepted into nursing school (I did though!) I was going to major in Microbiology. I say...

  16. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    marilynmom replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    Speaking of HepB this is a tad OT but does anyone have any links or references to show the incidence of HepB among health care works before and after the vaccine? That is something I would personally...

  17. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    marilynmom replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the link, I thought lady jezebels post was very good--it gave me some things to think about. We don't always think of babies sharing body fluids but they sure as heck do don't they?! LOL...

  18. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    marilynmom replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    This is a great discussion IMO. Despite my previous comments in this thread about the Hep B vaccine and my feelings about vax'ing newborns with it the above experience IS an issue for so many children...

  19. CLASS OF 2008, check in!

    marilynmom replied to Dublin37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Name: Marilyn School: University of Central Oklahoma Program: BSN What area of interest at this time: ER or ICU or trauma, I want to be where the action is I guess and be able to see something...

  20. Baghdad er

    marilynmom replied to berry's topic in Emergency

    Yes me and my husband watched it the other night and it is awesome and sad. Those Dr and RNs, etc just plain ROCK the

  21. OK weather?

    marilynmom replied to LanaBanana's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    My guess is it will be HOT on HOT with a little 90% humidity thrown in for good measure. Yes we need rain. Doubt we will get much more I'm already sick of the heat and summer hasn't even started...

  22. Moving to Oklahoma

    marilynmom replied to luvmy2girls's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Welcome!!! I love Oklahoma. Let me warn you it gets HOT and HUMID here in the summers

  23. Men's shoes in OKC area

    marilynmom replied to VJinOK's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'll look for it, thanks! I need to get some shoes as well. I have lower back pain so I need something

  24. RN starting salary in OKC

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks for answering! I didn't get an email or PM from you though and would like to :) You can send me a PM or an email by clicking on my user name (marilynmom).

  25. Men's shoes in OKC area

    marilynmom replied to VJinOK's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I know over in the men's forum they talk a lot about how they like their Nike Shox. Just an idea. I would try like Lana suggested Ideal Feet and maybe The Uniform Shoppe as starters. I know my...