marilynmom

marilynmom LPN, NP

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  1. No Chemistry

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

    I think chemistry is very important for anyone going into *any* of the health professions. Part of the problem with nursing being seen as a profession is some nurses and pre nurses fears about...

  2. clinicals + full-time job = ?

    marilynmom replied to cobra1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i have my assocaites from ****** (not in nursing though, i am at ***** nursing now...small world huh?!) my friend just graduated from ******* nursing program and let me tell you she had it rough....

  3. Community College Instructor's Qualifications?

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

    Where are you at? I'm in OKC and attend UCO up in

  4. OKCCC nursing program

    marilynmom replied to xobeachbrattxo's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I seriously doubt it, I don't know any nursing programs that let you do that. You could always just call up there and ask that way you know for sure. OSU-OKC is an excellent ADN program as well (I...

  5. "Workforce Oklahoma" experiences?

    marilynmom replied to Renee73's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in OKC as well and have been wondering the same thing. I don't think I am going to apply just because they are not specific enough and I don't have time to spend my day down there! I have kids as...

  6. 2 Year RN Programs--advice?

    marilynmom replied to Renee73's topic in General Nursing

    Renee, Where in Oklahoma are you? I am in SW OKC and attend UCO. I've applied to both UCO and OU nursing programs. Have you looked at OSU-OKCs nursing program? I have heard nothing but good about...

  7. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure if the vaccines really prevents shingles later on or not, I've read various opinions about that (I hope it does though). Here is an article I thought was interesting:...

  8. What is a normal pulse rate?

    marilynmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are just learning to do vitals signs (radial pulse, blood pressure, pulse ox, resp, etc) and I was the *only* person in my class whos pulse was 90's, why? Everyone elses was around 60-70 and...

  9. What is a normal pulse rate?

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys soo much, you have no idea how much better I feel about this, I was starting to think something was wrong with

  10. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    I know my main concern about using the aborted fetal tissues is not for me (I am pro-choice so this doesn't bother me actually) but I know there are a lot of pro-lifers out there who have no clue...

  11. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    well, how much mercury is in one can of tuna compared to the typical shots say that a 2 or 4 or 6 month old would get in one day? and isn't there is a difference between injecting mercury into your...

  12. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my problem with the chicken pox vax. For the record my oldest dd (7 yrs old) is fully vax'ed including the chicken pox vax. My 4 year old is not vax'ed for chicken pox. My worry is that...

  13. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I appreciate you posting this! Since this discussing I have been kinda looking into this a bit more myself these past two days and have came to the same conclusion myself. God, let me tell...

  14. Do you ever think about going to medical school?

    marilynmom replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutly medical school is on my mind. I have wanted to be a physician since I was little. But now that I am 32 and have 2 kids I am not sure if I want to make that sacrifice or not at this time at...

  15. Hep B question

    marilynmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had mentioned in another thread on here about the HepB vaccine and HepB the disease itself and someone asked if I had ever seen a HepB patient. My sister contracted HepB but she was not in a very...

  16. Friend needs to see MD, do you tell them?

    marilynmom replied to mandana's topic in General Nursing

    ROFLMAO!!!!!

  17. Hep B question

    marilynmom replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Well at my school at least we can sign a waiver (religious, philisophical, etc) most states do allow that. Anyways, it is an option for

  18. Friend needs to see MD, do you tell them?

    marilynmom replied to mandana's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry about hurting her feelings. My mother had melanoma that Dr's kept telling her over and over and over again was nothing...well turned out it was melanoma and advanced! She had no other...

  19. RN Vs. PA?

    marilynmom replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    I would definatly research the area you live in to find out what the employment conditions are. I had been plenning all along to go the NP route until I found out here where I live PA's FAR outnumber...

  20. Residents-how do they stay awake for 24-36 hrs straight?

    marilynmom replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Well I guess she has never had kids....lol No, I know that is hard to do. I had a job a couple years ago (when I was much younger!) where we worked 24 hr shifts, but got the next 48 hrs off and it...

  21. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    I deleted this post because it is from biased

  22. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but I'm not buying that This is not at all directed toward you so please don't take it that way, but just in general with the health care industry/medical/nursing education. I have never in...

  23. counting days as birth control tool

    marilynmom replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    We practiced NFP for about 4 years and I enjoyed it, got pregnant the time we tried and stayed non-pregnant (lol) the rest of the time. I think it is a great method and I wish more women and health...

  24. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/rotavirus.htm Treatment: For persons with healthy immune systems, rotavirus gastroenteritis is a self-limited illness, lasting for only a few days. Treatment...

  25. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    marilynmom replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but most parents are not making *informed*