carlajane2

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1. Nurses-Read this and respond to Dr. Ablow

   carlajane2 replied to GilaRRT's topic in General Nursing

   I posted this comment on Dr. Ablow's article, and I'm posting it here as well. The reason I didn't apply to medical school was because I wanted to be a nurse, not a doctor. And the reason I didn't apply to law school was because I wanted to be a nurs...

2. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

   carlajane2 replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

   I could have written your post -- all of it, from NICU nursing to our financial situation. (Only difference is my kids are 1 and 3, not zero and 2 :) ) We're also adopting a third, expecting placement sometime next year. We can afford for me to stay ...

3. NICU Job satisfaction?

   carlajane2 replied to carlajane2's topic in NICU

   Thank you, Humbled_Nurse, for your thoughtful response. It was reassuring! I inquired about shadowing at two different NICUs in my area, and both said they used to allow "civilians" to shadow, but HIPPA regs have made that no longer possible. They do...

4. NICU Job satisfaction?

   carlajane2 posted a topic in NICU

   I'm turning 40 this summer and my background is in administration, but I've been considering going to nursing school since my first child was born a few years ago because I've grown so weary of feeling like I'm not doing anything that matters. Pushin...