melmarie23 MSN, RN

L&D/Maternity nursing

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    Is it best to start in OB or get some med/surg experience first?

    melmarie23 replied to StarDust16's topic in Ob/Gyn

    do the externship if its OB that you know in your heart is what you want. I am in a 400 hour externship right now in L&D/Mom Baby and I have been applying for OB postions. I figure that 400...
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    Would it be worth it to take an EKG cert class while in nursing school?

    melmarie23 replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the camp that it certainly cant hurt. Its good to have a basic understanding of strips-you never know when you might across one in the setting. I took a basic dysrhythmia interpretation...
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    No work experience---RN vs MSN??

    melmarie23 replied to LillbrenLBC's topic in General Students

    I am doing the opposite. I decided on a Direct Entry MSN program. I felt that going for the advanced degree was the better option as I have ambitions go even further with my career after I get a...
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    Latest version of ATI comprehensive predictor

    melmarie23 replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    You can buy codes from the website for
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    patient dies from combination of drugs that doc prescribed. who is responsible?

    melmarie23 replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    if I am passing meds and the ordered medications are "off" or something about them just doesn't seem right, or one of the drugs is new to me, you bet your bottom dollar I am looking them up in my drug...
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    patient dies from combination of drugs that doc prescribed. who is responsible?

    melmarie23 replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    both. The doctor for prescribing the wrong medications/lethal combination and the nurse who administer because she didnt question the
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    How do you choose a specialty?

    melmarie23 replied to aef_btrfli's topic in General Students

    my program let us choose a specialty for our immersion/preceptorship. My program is an accelerated program and this immersion falls about 3/4s the way through. I chose Maternity/L&D. Its both a...
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    Do I really need a BSN?

    melmarie23 replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

    DEMSN=direct entry masters of science in nursing. Its an accelerated program for those who have a bachelors in an unrelated field. Many of these programs are popping up, much like the direct entry...
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    Do I really need a BSN?

    melmarie23 replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

    I too have a previous Bachelors (Biology too!) and Moogie's above rationale was precisely the reason why I went the DEMSN route (Clinical Nurse Leader tract). In the long run, its going to be...
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    A really good student nurse

    melmarie23 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for sharing. it means a
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    University of Rochester Acclereted MSN

    melmarie23 replied to sunny13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I grew up in Upstate NY, about an hour from Rochester. The University of Rochester is an excellent school and as part of the nursing program, you have access to some wonderful hospitals for your...
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    Looking into direct entry MSN programs. I need help with thoughts and chances

    melmarie23 replied to beaconshome's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in my last year of a direct entry Masters program. My undergrad GPA wasn't the greatest (3.2), but my pre-req GPA was a 4.0 and I think that looked favorable more than my undergrad transcript. I...
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    DEMN Applying for job

    melmarie23 replied to EHCDEMN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well hello there friend/UNH DEMN! :-) I've started to apply......I dont know if it will get me anywhere, but I'm trying. I sent my resume and cover letter to a few places and applied the the scant...
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    Nurses and Coffee

    melmarie23 replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees me a good cup-o-joe! Most often, its Stop & Shop brand Expresso (for those of us who are New Englander's), with just a bit of cream and one splenda. When I shell out, its...
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    What you had to give up for NS

    melmarie23 replied to amathis's topic in General Students

    -my income -my sanity -TLC time with my husband -TLC with my friends -TTC to a more optimal time (this one has really sucked for me-I want it all damnit!
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    Current students or grads - How's your progress in Nursing school?

    melmarie23 replied to healthcare4life's topic in General Students

    I've been consistent all throughout my program and have all As. I graduate in December, but after this semester, I only have 3 classes left (one this summer, two in the fall). However, I take NCLEX...
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    OR rotation

    melmarie23 replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    I enjoyed my CVOR (saw a CABG) rotation. Yeah, it as a lot of standing (6+ hours!) but I was absolutely fascinated. I think what fascinated me the most were the nurses. They were hands in the chest...
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    Which do your prefer, Class or Clinicals?

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

    Clinical, hands down. You just learn so much more there, doing actual "nursing" than you every can from any lecture or textbook. This semester is is mostly clinical for me. I have a 400 hour...
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    How do you know what level (1,2,3) you are for ATI tests?

    melmarie23 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    I dont think that is right. I got an 83% on my Med-Surg ATI and it was a level III and 99th percentile. I received a 73% on my Pedi and that was a level II, and 88th percentile I belive. I got a 88%...
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    How do you know what level (1,2,3) you are for ATI tests?

    melmarie23 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Yeah, you won't get your level til you take the actual
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    Does anyone here have or want tattoos???

    melmarie23 replied to sherriberry1's topic in General Students

    I have one on my lower back. I love tatts, but for me personally, I'd only get them where I can cover them if need be (i.e. for work, weddings etc). I do want another. I was thinking on my side...
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    Traditional postpartum care?

    melmarie23 replied to eifan115's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this is what we're currently experiencing where I am doing my semester long preceptorship/externship. Except its more of a strain on days v. nights. We currently have a baby in the nursery with NAS,...
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    Preceptorship debate!!

    melmarie23 replied to J.L.Harper3's topic in General Students

    if its only 64 hours, I'd go for the better experience of the two. My preceptorship is 400 clinical hours! If that were the same case for you, I'd stick closer to home. Luckily the hospital I am in...
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    2010 apps

    melmarie23 replied to slong589's topic in General Nursing

    I am a UNH student. I'm actually in their direct entry Masters program. You dont have to be an RN for all programs. I am wondering if the poster meant the undergrad program or my program (DEMN). No...
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    So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    melmarie23 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student (I sit for NCLEX-RN this summer) and my husband and I were married 3 months before I started my program. He is an electrical engineer doing research and development for his company. We...