bamamamacat

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1. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

   bamamamacat replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in LPN to RN

   I am in Nursing III of an LPN to RN bridge program after many years as an LPN, and I am in clinical Hell. The instructor throws out off-the-cuff or somewhat informative but abridged answers to most...

2. Anxieties r/t upcoming RN program

   bamamamacat posted a topic in LPN to RN

   Hi Everyone ... These are some things about which I haven't yet felt comfortable talking to anyone; maybe, someone out there can give me some honest feedback. I'm a 57 yr old female who has been an...

3. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

   bamamamacat replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You'll do fine. If you were determined enough to start and finish nursing school, that same determination will help you through that critical first year, and beyond. I have been an LPN for 16 years...

4. Silly reason for ER visit?

   bamamamacat replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

   I've read all the responses, and while I agree in part, I have a somewhat different perspective. One should go to the ER with a broken toe if there is coldness/numbness/tingling present and/or if the...

5. ob patients being evaluated in er

   bamamamacat replied to crazyinalabama's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I found your explanation very informative and helpful toward putting things into at least a semblance of logical perspective; thank

6. ob patients being evaluated in er

   bamamamacat replied to crazyinalabama's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for your response; my biggest problem w/this is that she was dilated @ 1 cm 48 hrs prior, & remained @ 1 cm when back in ER on day in question; however, there were marked changes in...

7. ob patients being evaluated in er

   bamamamacat replied to crazyinalabama's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My dtr-in-law in Iowa was eval'd in ER multiple Xs during last few wks; came in again w/freq. contractions which abated & became infreq; pt c/o radiating pain in thighs as well as hip pain; when...