CrunchyMama ASN, RN

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    Breastfeeding support by HCPs

    CrunchyMama replied to mappers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After swearing I wouldn't do that to myself, I've recently decided again that I want to become an LC eventually. There just needs to be more people out there giving good advice, and good LCs are...
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    Breastfeeding support by HCPs

    CrunchyMama replied to mappers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm only a nursing student so I don't have any experience as far as what's the norm. However, I've considered myself a lactivist for years now and nursed my daughter until she self weaned at 20 months...
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    Ya know what I really hate about NS right now? just a little vent...add yours

    CrunchyMama replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    That really stinks! I don't blame you for being mad, you have every right to be! Your clinical time is for a specific time, nothing less nothing more. It should be known that us students have a life...
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    A few quick questions from a nervous newbie!

    CrunchyMama replied to Kaychell's topic in General Students

    My program required the Littman Classic II...which they provided in the college bookstore. So I don't have experience with any others. I only have clinical once/week so I only bought 1 uniform...
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    RN on med surg for 3 months, need advice

    CrunchyMama replied to Redeemed98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad this thread has been brought up again, it's an old one. I'm curious to know what the OP decided to do. Redeemed98, are you still
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    Flu shot this year

    CrunchyMama replied to kenpochic's topic in General Students

    No matter what, my health is more important then a patients. So therefore, I don't think it's right for anyone to be forced to inject toxins into their bodies. If a patient wants to get a flu shot...
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    Flu shot this year

    CrunchyMama replied to kenpochic's topic in General Students

    no. state vaccine requirements - national vaccine information
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    Routines for those of you with children

    CrunchyMama replied to cmomof3RN's topic in General Students

    Once I started nursing school I made up a chore list for my husband and I. It goes pretty well. You can do the same for your 2 older kids at least. It helps us out a lot. You definitely have your...
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    Hep B vaccine

    CrunchyMama replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    As with any vaccine I give myself or my kids, look into the disease AND the vaccine itself. There's pros and cons to getting the vaccine and not. And when I say look into it I don't mean only look at...
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    SENIOR year of nursing

    CrunchyMama replied to sherriberry1's topic in General Students

    I'll be starting my senior year next Monday. I can't believe I/we only have 2 semesters left. I'm not ready for the stress again, lol. Good
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    Anyone else feel dirty after Microbiology lab?

    CrunchyMama replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    I had once started buying a head of lettuce because it's cheaper...well I took it all apart to wash it and there was a bunch of little dead bugs buried down inside the bottom of the lettuce. It...
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    Anyone else feel dirty after Microbiology lab?

    CrunchyMama replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    That must be funny! Yeah I'm glad I won't have to deal with microscopes EVER again!
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    Anyone else feel dirty after Microbiology lab?

    CrunchyMama replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    Haha...so glad I'm not the only one that notices the interesting characters of wal-mart, lol! For years now I've carried a bottle of sanitizer in my van...we all squirt our hands when we get back in...
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    Anyone else feel dirty after Microbiology lab?

    CrunchyMama replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    I've gotten Bs in A&P and As in nursing classes but ended with a C in micro. Only because I did horrible on 1 test and not so good in lab...I despise working with microscopes. So getting a C...
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    Anyone else feel dirty after Microbiology lab?

    CrunchyMama replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    I finished micro last month....I honestly feel more dirty after leaving wal-mart, lol. We never touched anything in micro, only the microscopes. I tell ya when I felt nasty, when I left the A&P...
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    HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

    CrunchyMama replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

    And you're
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    HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

    CrunchyMama replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

    Gee, I wish they'd do drug testing at my school! Anyway....since it's for medical purposes, I'm sure you'll be fine. Good
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    Well, I got my syllabus today...

    CrunchyMama replied to MzRN2B's topic in General Students

    Holy moly! Looks like a Stephen King novel and looks just as scary! What the heck is up with having to pay for it, that's stupid! Anyway, good
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    Now tetanus booster...

    CrunchyMama posted a topic in General Students

    I just found out that my school is now "requiring" the tetorifice booster or proof that you've had the vaccine within 10 years. Why??? It's not contagious, so I don't understand why they're adding...
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    Nursing School Jitters

    CrunchyMama replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    I'll be starting nursing 3 on the 23rd and yes I'm nervous to start up again. Say hello to no life! LOL....good luck to
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    Daily Assessment

    CrunchyMama replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    I feel irritated with my school! They take their sweet ass time putting students loans through and payment is due on Friday! So if it's not in by then, my fall schedule will get cancelled and I'd like...
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    Should you buy new or used books for your program?

    CrunchyMama replied to TurtleLittle's topic in General Students

    My school only takes books back that are in very good condition, so I've never had a problem using their used books. It's cheaper, so why
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    RN vs BSN

    CrunchyMama replied to jtboog2003's topic in General Students

    As with anything I think it depends on where you live. I've checked into jobs in my area and they're hiring RNs and graduate nurses. Most likely it's the big cities that are restricting themselves to...
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    Remember when...?

    CrunchyMama replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    I remember when I had time to play with my kids. :/ I do now because of break but once the semester starts, I feel bad for
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    I just ordered a Zuca bag for school

    CrunchyMama replied to JackieBRCC's topic in General Students

    Wow! There's like $20 bookbags at wal-mart,