CrunchyMama ASN, RN

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    obstetric & nursing research

    CrunchyMama replied to daljeet's topic in General Students

    There are many problems with how America views OB, hard to narrow it down. Can't really help you much with your ideas though, good
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    Nursing Students- Were Any of You "B" Students- and Still Got Accepted?

    CrunchyMama replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    I'm so glad I don't live in an area where it's so competitive that getting "Bs" is an issue. To answer your question....I was a "B" student before entering the nursing program. Now I'm a high "B", low...
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    Which of these electives will be most helpful for nursing?

    CrunchyMama replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Are the electives required? Pharm is part of the program at my school....it's not at yours? If that's the case, then I would definitely do that. If not I would go with medical
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    Nursing School Pen Pal

    CrunchyMama replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I'm interested too...
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    Skills - Fundamentals

    CrunchyMama replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

    Your program sounds totally different then mine. We didn't have a skills class, well kinda I guess. We had lecture and clinical. The first 6 weeks of clinical wasn't spent in the hospital like a...
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    For those of you in NS

    CrunchyMama replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    There's no way I would do prereqs over again so I would just apply to the school you're already going to. Good
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    How do you get A's in Nursing School?

    CrunchyMama replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    Like the above poster talks about...I don't know where you found out that most nurses got "As" and never failed but I highly doubt that's true. My own cousin in-law barely pulled a "C" through school...
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    Nursing School Pen Pal

    CrunchyMama replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I think it's a pretty good idea. We need all the support we can
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    How long is your NS drive?

    CrunchyMama replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    The one campus is about 20-25 mins way and the main campus is about 15 mins. Where I do clinical is about 10 mins. That sucks to have to drive that
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    GRADUATION IS NEAR!!!!!

    CrunchyMama replied to BSNmwsu's topic in General Students

    I'm beyond happy I'm not the only one who feels like this, lol! I'll graduate in May and I spent last weeks clinical day in the CCU and felt like an idiot half the time. I'm extremely scared to be out...
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    Work as a graduate nurse or pass the NCLEX first?

    CrunchyMama replied to decgrad's topic in General Students

    Oh ok, thanks for the clarification. Now that you've explained it, I think I have heard of
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    To walk with cap and gown or not?

    CrunchyMama replied to jr3t's topic in General Students

    At first I just planned on doing the pinning ceremony but heck, I'll be the 1st out of my family to graduate from college.....so I'm taking it all in and being a part of MY graduation!!! I/we worked...
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    Anyone else get emotional about the nursing homes?

    CrunchyMama replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Students

    I worked as a CNA for almost 5 years in 2 different nursing homes. Both places took really good care of the residents compared with stories I've heard of other places. It is really sad....especially...
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    To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    CrunchyMama replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    Having my 3 cats and a dog is nothing. It's the 2 kids and husband that makes nursing school harder,
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    Crossed the line... or expected behavior?

    CrunchyMama replied to traceyw's topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm on your side! I think as a procedure is being done the patient should be informed or warned about what's happening. I'm in my 3rd semester and I've seen nurses and even my instructors do...
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    care plan for newborn

    CrunchyMama replied to nahri83's topic in General Students

    Glad she didn't listen to the Dr! Ahhhhh! Anyway....it sometimes takes a good 3 days, if not more for a moms milk to come in. Totally normal! I would encourage mom to feed on demand, unless the 2-3...
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    Justice was served...finally

    CrunchyMama replied to jennabean55's topic in General Students

    I know of 1 student like this....I'm sure there's more but I've only unfortunately had to experience this girl. Very similar to your tornado. Ugggggh can't stand
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    Work as a graduate nurse or pass the NCLEX first?

    CrunchyMama replied to decgrad's topic in General Students

    I don't know. I've never heard of student nurses working as nurses BEFORE taking the NCLEX....I don't see how they allow that considering you don't even have a license, weird. Anyway....I don't know....
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    30+ page care plans

    CrunchyMama replied to Boog'sCRRN246's topic in General Students

    A careplan is 1 page. We do have to look up their drugs which is on a separate paper. How/why would a careplan be 30 pages, I have no idea and would really despise being in such a program that...
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    Need some advice - baby + nursing school

    CrunchyMama replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    I personally would NOT want to do it with such a young baby. But it depends on the kind of parent you want to be. I had/have the mindset that babies/kids grow fast....so I've been a SAHM since a month...
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    Age of graduates coming out of Nursing School!?

    CrunchyMama replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    I'll be 31. There's quite an age gap in my class. Young (19-20) all the way to early
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    Help with a Nursing Diagnosis for Teaching project in OB

    CrunchyMama replied to mrs_d.rich's topic in General Students

    Ok....how about teaching breastfeeding, Lord knows how new moms need help there and you could even use the deficient knowledge or readiness for enhanced knowledge about breastfeeding. Or new mom=sleep...
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    Help with a Nursing Diagnosis for Teaching project in OB

    CrunchyMama replied to mrs_d.rich's topic in General Students

    I'm not a fan of vaccines so I'm of no help with your idea so far. Is the teaching project regarding the new mom or the new
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    This is a hard decision ^_^;;

    CrunchyMama replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    I think it's more important to focus on your schooling rather then going through the CNA course. However it would give you some experience...but not totally necessary. I don't know....good luck! Yes,...
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    Should I take out loans for nursing school?

    CrunchyMama replied to Nathan S.'s topic in General Students

    I've had loans throughout my whole time in school....without them I wouldn't be in school right now. Around here, you have to already be working for such hospital that has tuition reimbursement before...