CrunchyMama ASN, RN

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    Are all states moving to BSNs?

    CrunchyMama replied to njmeninga's topic in General Students

    Gosh I hope not. I don't think that would be right. Definitely look other
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    When should you start applying?

    CrunchyMama replied to shaps926's topic in General Students

    Around here you have to be an RN already before applying. But I do know of some people who were hired before graduation, so it is possible. Since we graduate in May, I guess now would be a good time...
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    Already want to give up :(

    CrunchyMama replied to Studentnewbie's topic in General Students

    Honey, I'm in my last semester, will graduate in May, has good grades and I still feel the way you do, lol. Don't give
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    Clinical rotation

    CrunchyMama replied to cbccern's topic in General Students

    Last week one of the guys in my clinical went to dialysis. And I know of a couple that went last semester too. A lot of things have changed in 19 years. Heck my own clinical instructor was telling me,...
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    My day in the ER... (vent)

    CrunchyMama replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    I've had clinical rotations in the ER a few times and each time is a different experience. Some nights I walk out and feel I would NEVER want to work in an ER and other times I feel like it's all I...
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    How do you let a friend know a nursing position isn't what she thinks it is?

    CrunchyMama replied to LRyder's topic in General Students

    OMG you've got to tell her! That's crazy that they've lied to her. How old is she? How does she not know that a PCT is no where near the same as an RN? A simple explanation is all it should...
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    Medical words that make you cringe.

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

    I can't stand the word "expire" when someone dies. Humans are not loaves of bread....we don't expire! Ticks me off when people say it or when I read it. I will NEVER say that about
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    Is Drama a Pre req?

    CrunchyMama replied to echo56's topic in General Students

    Oh yes I do know this. But I've been dealing with these same students for 3 semesters now and I'm ready to walk in front of a very fast moving bus because of them. I know there's immaturity...
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    Is Drama a Pre req?

    CrunchyMama replied to echo56's topic in General Students

    Ok, I just turned 31 and it's not only the younger students acting like this. In my clinical everyone is older then me except this one girl and they all act like they're 18-20 years old. I'm not...
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    I'm pregnant!!

    CrunchyMama replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    Mamayogibear, I used to be on mothering.com but due to nursing school I left such sites to concentrate more on school. Never been on the other sites you've mentioned.
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    I'm pregnant!!

    CrunchyMama posted a topic in General Students

    Took a couple tests over the weekend and they were positive. I called my midwifes office and made my 1st appointment. Ok, we are excited!! I'm in my last semester and we knew we wanted another...
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    When to reposition the pregnant mother. NCLEX tomorrow!

    CrunchyMama replied to TurismoDreamin's topic in General Students

    Good luck with the NCLEX! Keep us updated on how it was and how you
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    What do you guys do to wake up in the morning?

    CrunchyMama replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    Had a couple kids...
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    Pregnant nursing student....

    CrunchyMama replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for your input. I talked to my instructor today and she basically told me the same thing you all are telling me. I've been thinking and maybe it'll just be easier for me to wait until AFTER...
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    Pregnant nursing student....

    CrunchyMama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Took a couple tests over the weekend and they were positive. I called my midwifes office and made my 1st appointment. Ok, we are excited!! I'm in my last semester and we knew we wanted another...
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    Pregnant nursing student....

    CrunchyMama replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for your comments and for sharing your experiences! Good and not so good are good to know. Oh and melmarie....if I have a "they", I will blame you,
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    I'm pregnant!!

    CrunchyMama replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    Thanks all! You're definitely right about showing sooner, lol. I'm obviously hoping I won't have a problem, but ya never know. I'm thinking since I'll be about 5-6 months pregnant by the time I'm...
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    I'm pregnant!!

    CrunchyMama replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    Thank you mjmoon!
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    How did you get through clinical rotations that you had no interest in?

    CrunchyMama replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    I HATED maternity too! But like everyone said, you just have to get through it (without going insane in the process). Good luck....it'll be over before you know it.
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    Nursing Care Plan, Baby who spits up consistant amounts of formula.

    CrunchyMama replied to RNkeepLearning's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with the previous poster. If he was eating what he's suppose to be eating (breastmilk), he most likely wouldn't be having these issues. Not only do formula fed babies/kids get fed too much,...
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    Is it mandatory to have a BSN in most states?

    CrunchyMama replied to bear&moose's topic in General Students

    Not sure....I'm just going by the job postings on hospital websites. I see much more postings for 2 year RN then I see for 3-4 year BSN. There are jobs I've seen that require BSN and some that prefer...
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    First med/surge clinical tomorrow

    CrunchyMama replied to TmC1999's topic in General Students

    That's awesome you're doing home health. My school doesn't offer that. I would rather have done that instead of maternity....wish my school offered more selection. Anyway....you're not passing meds?...
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    Is it mandatory to have a BSN in most states?

    CrunchyMama replied to bear&moose's topic in General Students

    I guess it just depends. I'm in NY and from what I've seen there's more postings looking for RNs rather then BSNs. Which is good because I have NO desire to get my
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    Graduating this May and I need a little advice

    CrunchyMama replied to bear&moose's topic in General Students

    Around here most of the time you have to have 1 year experience in medsurg before going to any speciality department, especially the ER. But since you're an EMT, then you may not need that year. If...
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    Difference between glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome?

    CrunchyMama replied to Vines812's topic in General Students

    I just had my renal test last week and I still can't answer your question, lol.