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  1. Did Anyone FeeL Nervous before becoming an LPN......

    mstewart replied to sweetmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, i know exactly how you feel. I was scared of puking at the first sniff of smelly poo. Now, it is no big deal. I just try to get my nose as close to my armpit as possible. I am entering my last...

  2. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    mstewart replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    If I offended anyone by saying that my grandma reffered to caring for people as nursing and that was years ago. What I was trying to say is that i have heard of the term being used loosely. I forgot...

  3. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    mstewart replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student and would be really PO'd if some one who wasn't licensed claimed to be a nurse. I would be even more PO'd if i were the patient. However, i would say that the general population does...

  4. Just Curious........

    mstewart replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Business school then Flight Attendant then receptionist now nursing school (LPN) Start as a Nursing asst in 2

  5. Need suggestions on BSL/CPR certificate!! Many thx

    mstewart replied to Isabel2004's topic in General Nursing

    This will be mostly a refresher. Although the bagging will be new...although I wouldn't say it is all that HARD. I am sure when you are doing it in real life it can be stressful. I took a class at the...

  6. Co Worker passed out

    mstewart replied to sdg's topic in General Nursing

    And prayers. She must be terrified. I pray she receives comfort and the baby is

  7. Student Nurse with Breast Cancer

    mstewart replied to indigo's topic in General Nursing

    You are amazing! Never lose sight of yoru goal, and keep on keepin' on!! You can do it!I hope your treatments go well and are successful. you are in my thoughts and

  8. Breast Reduction ???? To or not to ????

    mstewart replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the breast reduction made them look skinnier. One had always had a relatively flat stomach, you just couldn't see it before. The other one is the shape of a potato anyway-so it just makes her...

  9. Breast Reduction ???? To or not to ????

    mstewart replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know 2 people that have had breast reductions and both absolutely love their new boobs. One used to have her bras specially made so that she could tolerate them for an 8 hour work day. She just...

  10. Nursing school loans

    mstewart replied to gladtobeOB's topic in General Nursing

    My SIL is a transcriptionist. She was making $14 an hr a year or 2 ago. But she has been doing it for at least 5 years. I don't know how easy it is to find openings. I think it only took her 1 or 2...

  11. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    mstewart replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    You pick up your chin and keep on going with what you want to do! If you like the residents and you like the work, don't let anyone stand in your way. You sound like just the kind of person those...

  12. How often are the Dads prosecuted?

    mstewart replied to LydiaNN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went to high school with a girl who got prego when she was 16 and her boyfriend was 15 (he was 16 when they had the baby). I believe she had to go to court and they ordered that she had to go to...

  13. Professional in scrubs?

    mstewart replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    What about screen printing "NURSE" on accross the back of the scrubs top and on teh front corner...LPN, RN, MSN-whatever. Or better yet....NURSE on the butt of scub bottoms!!! Yeah, that will get...

  14. I am a worried CNA

    mstewart replied to Krissy NY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Girl, get those NIKE's on and like the wind!! You don't need to- and shouldn't take that. I would get a different job and call the state as soon and I step foot out of there! Not to mention I would...

  15. Federalize Nursing Licenses! Who's with me?

    mstewart replied to mobileLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't EVERYTHING about $$ these days? Well, Federal licenses would surely put an end to revoked licencees going to the neighboring state to practice. Since we are tested on a federal level, wouldn't...

  16. 'Dumbing Down of Healthcare'

    mstewart replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    is how everyone would ask "will that be on the test?" My thought was-what difference does it make-you have to know it anyway. If I were an instructor that would be my answer. However, my instructor...

  17. 'Dumbing Down of Healthcare'

    mstewart replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I attend a Tech College and I am currently enrolled in 1st semester classes of their LPN program. I was shocked at how poorly people did in my A&P class. I think it comes down to dedication and...

  18. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

    mstewart replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. Sometimes things don't end up the way you ecpec them to. Sometimes people don't give you the answer you are looking for. That doesn't give you the...

  19. interview clothes

    mstewart replied to tonchitoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sears also has some nice 2 piece suits that are affordable. But, certainly the cheapest (and probably easiest) way is to go to Wal-mart or target and get slacks or khaki's and a nice sweater knit or...

  20. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

    mstewart replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean to attack you like a pitbull or anything. Repeat after me "Everythign on TV is not reality". Here is an idea...ask her where she wants to work. You or your fiancee call that hospital and...

  21. dress code before clocking in

    mstewart replied to dee_OB's topic in General Nursing

    I'd buy a HUGE mu-mu and wear that with a nice pair of ugly, garage sale, outdated flats....Hey, It's a dress, right?? Or they'd be sick of seeing me in the same khaki's and T-shirt EVERY DAY!! Give...

  22. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

    mstewart replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

    But, maybe you should re-think why you want marry her. If you want some one around whenever you are...get a dog. It isn't fair to ask some one to give up a dream for you. If you really love her...you...

  23. What not to say / do while you are in the ER...

    mstewart replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Okay, my hubby said this to a nurse when he was in college "you miss on the first try-I'll stick you with that thing"...in the ER for dehydration from DRINKING...Okay, I am a first semester LPN...

  24. Question about rectal exam

    mstewart replied to rachel18us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay, I feel really left out here! I have been getting pelivc's for 9 years and I have never had a doc or NP perform or even suggest a rectal. I have been to nice clinics and PP. Weird...I will have...

  25. child care problems

    mstewart replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    My MIL does daycare out of her home, too (licensed) and does the contract thing. However, there is a person in my neighborhood that is licensed out of her home and she DOES NOT do contracts. I think...