melmarie23 MSN, RN

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    MSN-Direct Entry

    melmarie23 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone! I just joined this site and thought I'd take the time to introduce myself. I recently was accepted into a MSN-Direct Entry (Clinical Nurse Leader) program. I start in January and am very...
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    Infant vaccinations..do you give this?

    melmarie23 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    On the unit where I just completed my exernship, we didnt give sweeties to infants for injections (Vit K or Hep B), but did if they were inconsolable after. We did gives these during circ's and...
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    New Job and Pregnant

    melmarie23 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I just found out I am pregnant a couple weeks ago and I am currently job hunting, so this thread struck a nerve with me. As if a new grad didnt already have enough to worry about.....I am already...
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    Are grades in your school shared?

    melmarie23 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Most of my professors don't post grades on blackboard til the end of the semester. So its up to us to track how we are doing and whether we are in danger of failing. Our professors don't share our...
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    melmarie23 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been on allnurses in weeks and I am very sad some come here and see this. My condolences to her family. She was an incredible woman-and I thank her for her advice and help that she lent us...
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    Labor and delivery question

    melmarie23 replied to ajitamamasita's topic in General Students

    how was she being monitored? if it was just externally on the toco, that doesnt really give you much information. The peaks can vary between woman to woman and weight and position of the toco makes...
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    Pregnant during nursing school?

    melmarie23 replied to heatherhammy's topic in General Students

    This is a hard question to answer as the way each program is organized varies greatly. I'd suggest seeking out your school's policies about taking sabbatical and/or what their policy is about missing...
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    is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    melmarie23 replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I have never attended medical school, although my undergraduate degree was in Biology and was on the pre med tract as I tossed around the idea of going on to med school. I will say that my...
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    New passing standard for the NCLEX-RN Examination to Start on APRIL 1, 2010

    melmarie23 replied to bogchi2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!
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    Has this happen to you on a paper?

    melmarie23 replied to WTXgrl's topic in General Students

    I think that perhaps you could have expanded your discussion some. You could have pulled some research on how those who are spiritual form relationships with a higher being and how that relationship...
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    Alcohol for umbilical cord?????

    melmarie23 replied to lillybellsmom's topic in General Students

    We were taught to use just a cloth with water to clean the cord if needed and to then keep it dry. If for your exams they say to use alcohol, then by all means choose that answer. Sometimes you have...
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    ATI program

    melmarie23 replied to dallet6's topic in General Students

    I never used my ATI dvd's but I did study from the books. However, I found that a good NCLEX review book (I personally recommend Saunders) helped me more than any other text in school. I did very...
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    Has this happen to you on a paper?

    melmarie23 replied to WTXgrl's topic in General Students

    I would request to meet with her to discuss your paper to see where exactly you missed points. An explanation should be given and you are well within your rights as a student to request this. It...
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    I need your guidance. - Accelerated BSN ???

    melmarie23 replied to Tina LMT's topic in General Students

    I dont know where you are located, but Boston College has an accelerated Masters NP program http://www.bc.edu/schools/son/programs/masters/masters-entry.html University of Massachusetts Medical School...
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    Dear future nursing students,

    melmarie23 replied to BeeFree963's topic in General Students

    I read the entire series during Med/Surg. It was a nice break from the
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    Dear future nursing students,

    melmarie23 replied to BeeFree963's topic in General Students

    Sure, all of those who fall into those categories can be annoying at times. But so do those who don't fit these stereotypes. Everyone has their negatives, and positives, strengths and weaknesses....
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    Nurses role if Dr is not giving all options (VBAC specifically)

    melmarie23 replied to maiday's topic in Ob/Gyn

    a hospital is well within their rights, as a business, to dictate certain policies and procedures they are comfortable with performing within their boundaries. Additionally, doctors reserve the same...
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    Nurses role if Dr is not giving all options (VBAC specifically)

    melmarie23 replied to maiday's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I never once said anything about a hospital forcing a woman to have a
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    Feeling Trapped

    melmarie23 replied to cassy94's topic in General Students

    wow, 16 and already have taken micro and anatomy and pulled off great grades! I think you are not giving yourself enough credit! That is quite the accomplishment! I say, keep up the good work, and...
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    How long until you stop feeling like you got your butt kicked?

    melmarie23 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Students

    I am the only student on the floor (I am in my semester long preceptorship). I'm doing maternity, so yeah, there are some slow days and I take full advantage of the down time. In my regular clinical,...
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    How long until you stop feeling like you got your butt kicked?

    melmarie23 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Students

    I try and sneak in some studying at clinical, if things are slow. I always bring one of my books. Also, make note cards if you need to. If my clinical days are not back to back (it varies by the...
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    UGH!!!!! V ent: Finding charts

    melmarie23 replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    we just came onto the unit a half hour early and logged into the computers (we were issued our own login) so this was never a problem for us either. though for my preceptorship, we are using paper...
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    How long until you stop feeling like you got your butt kicked?

    melmarie23 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Students

    wait til you have 12 hour clinicals. I do 3 a week for my
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    Nurses role if Dr is not giving all options (VBAC specifically)

    melmarie23 replied to maiday's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think its hard from your question to delineate where exactly the ethical dilemma lies. Hospitals have every right to choose not to perform VBACs. That isnt so much an ethical issue when the...
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    Best shoes!

    melmarie23 replied to Goldeeloxx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love my