CrunchyMama ASN, RN

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    I actually suggested to a pre req nursing student to find another profession and fast

    CrunchyMama replied to kangamangus's topic in General Students

    I hear ya! It is hard and it sucks to not be able to spend the time with my kids...I was just complaining about this to my husband last night actually. But what you have to remember is that it's only...
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    Ahhh crap!

    CrunchyMama replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    I'm sure you all know why it's better for your back to put the bed up...so I won't scold you, lol. I not only put it up for that reason but I hurt my back as a CNA and not putting the bed up makes my...
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    Want to start a second career in Nursing but have many questions

    CrunchyMama replied to flaco's topic in General Students

    Move to my area, lol. There's no way I would pay that much for school! No way! When all is said and done I'll have paid about $15,000. Good luck with your
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    Jipped at rural nursing school

    CrunchyMama replied to CaliLvr000's topic in General Students

    Don't feel bad....we practice IVs (next year) but will not be allowed to do them on an actual pt until we're out in the workforce. My prof said it's because every facility has a different policy so...
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    Attended an autopsy today

    CrunchyMama replied to econ2nursing's topic in General Students

    We did cadavers in A&P, different then an autopsy but that's the closest I've gotten to digging in someone. I think I'd react the way I did with the cadavers...weirded out at first but then didn't...
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    Were you prepared for your first nursing job?

    CrunchyMama replied to Eileen79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LOL!! I'm in my 1st semester of nursing school and on my 5th week of clinicals and I can totally relate to everything you have said! Especially the comment about the theorist, lol. Yes...I love...
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    Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    CrunchyMama replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

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    Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    CrunchyMama replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i'm not the only one with a bad experience. talk to any formula feeder....i bet any one of them had problems with acid reflux, constipation, excessive spit up, colic, having to switch formula 283...
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    Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    CrunchyMama replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I understand your point and others that share your same thoughts...I really do. I just don't think like that. I think new babies are entitled to breastmilk...not crap in a can. And they are...
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    Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    CrunchyMama replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    only commenting on this.... i don't believe that if wic cut funding formula, parents would dilute it etc etc. i believe it would give more moms the initiative to breastfeed. i know of a few moms that...
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    Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    CrunchyMama replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes bring your own. Why should a hospital supply it for those that choose to formula feed for selfish reasons? Healthcare providers are suppose to be promoting health....because of this, I personally...
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    Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    CrunchyMama replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a big breastfeeding advocate. I unfortunately didn't look into breastfeeding while pregnant but decided at the last minute that I would try it. I quit after 2 days while still in the hospital. The...
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    Discouraged L&D RN

    CrunchyMama replied to obrn22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As long as there's no medical need to speed things along, then it's your choice. I think the best thing for a mother to do is write up a birth plan so the staff knows ahead of time what you want and...
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    Discouraged L&D RN

    CrunchyMama replied to obrn22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is one of the few reasons why I won't work in L&D. Birth has become a medical event in this country and it
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    CNA & post mortem care - mandatory?

    CrunchyMama replied to aerocats's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a CNA I never really had a problem with death. Then when my mom passed away unexpectedly and I'm the one who found her....my nursing supervisors understood when I explained to them that I couldn't...
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    OMG... Does anyone in the ICU wash their hands?!?!

    CrunchyMama replied to stripec30's topic in General Students

    :barf01:
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    OB "Freebies"

    CrunchyMama replied to malone2192's topic in Ob/Gyn

    kathy....please don't think i'm downing all formula feeding moms. you have a medical reason....you obviously can't breastfeed due to meds and donor milk is expensive so i can understand why most moms...
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    OB "Freebies"

    CrunchyMama replied to malone2192's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's great! But it does happen. The hospital where I had my 2nd child gave me the lovely enfamil diaper bag, with formula, a crap load of formula coupons and "information". But since I was...
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    To work or not to work?

    CrunchyMama replied to want to do good 86's topic in General Students

    I'm in my 1st semester of the nursing program. My husband is in car sales and because of the economy money is starting to get tight. So I just applied last night actually to a hospital. I'm a previous...
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    OB "Freebies"

    CrunchyMama replied to malone2192's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also giving out formula is a good reason for a mom to give up breastfeeding. The first few weeks are rough and with a can of formula sitting on the counter that a new breastfeeding mom just brought...
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    OB "Freebies"

    CrunchyMama replied to malone2192's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unethical because we should be promoting health, not handing out "free" formula. Yes, it is the choice of the mother and if a mother chooses to formula feed then she should pay for it herself. I'm not...
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    Haven't worked in awhile....

    CrunchyMama replied to CrunchyMama's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in NY.....I was thinking about calling a hospital or nursing home and asking the DON or something. I'm surprised I can't find anything online. I too think it's every 2 years. If I have to take the...
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    applying california license to work in new york

    CrunchyMama replied to sharlex's topic in New York Nursing

    My prof told me that NY is one of the hardest states regarding the NCLEX. She said any nurse from another state that wants to work in NY, their license won't carry over and they'd have to retake the...
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    OH NO! the A & P classes are FULL!

    CrunchyMama replied to nickynoodles's topic in General Students

    You can either hope someone drops out by the time school starts or talk to the prof. and inform them you need this class now. When I did A&P, the classes were full because I decided a month before...
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    better term for "saggy eldery" skin?

    CrunchyMama replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

    Elasticless skin? LOL....I'm kidding, I don't know. Good