Gennaver MSN

Ortho, Med surg and L&D

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    An Indian Brave Knows No Pain?!

    Hello Stuntdouble, Your reason for posting this here makes little sense to me. However, as a mixed cultured person, (Native and Euro) I consider re-hashing such stereotypical biases as insulting....
  2. Hello JaxiaKiley, I have no clue how they stand right now. However since they seemed to change so very rapidly I do not feel right posting the near-daily conflicting words. :) Hoping for good news....
  3. I have no ship date but, it would be OBLC, hoping.
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    if breastfeeding with sore nipples

    Hi, Just finished my OB rotation, our lecture prof was a CNM and our clinical prof was also a Lactation consultant. I would figure the sore nipples are due to improper positioning/breastfeeding...
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    Nurses or Students from Chicago?

    Hello lizzyette, Fellow Chicago nursing student here. You might also be interested to check out both the Illinois nursing forum and also the student nurse threads too. :)
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    nursing against the odds

    Hello, Someone from here mailed me that book, as *SOON* as I finish I plan to pay it forward. Second item, oh yes, I sign my checks and reciepts with first intial and last name or else just the...
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    Offended by pt- how to react?

    hello, i do not think there would have been any "way" for you to handle this regarding chiding them for their personal views, distorted as they come across. sadly, it sounds like either a wierd...
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    NP Post Master's Certificate

    Hello Cardiacnurse, It was suggested to me from the AACN to make sure that your online school is approved so that you will be approved to sit for the national test. Good luck! Gen p.s. ah, did a quick...
  9. Hello JaxiaKiley, Thank you so much. My recruiter and his commander finally said to send the letter requesting release. I did, and I also contacted one more person. Well, interestingly now that the...
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    Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    Hi, One place where I worked the "non" smoking nurses started to take as many "smoke" breaks as those who did smoke. :) Pretty interesting results. Of course they were not smoking but, just enjoying...
  11. aha! a former member of the "spelled that one wrong" department. now, if only i could get over caring when people say or write..."irregardless" there is no such word, it is "regardless". i used to...
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    army weight requirement

    Holey Cow! 36% for a 40 year old, 30% for a 17 year old? That is over the recommended amount for women, (22% according to the link below). Wow, I think the OP can definately relax then. :) FWIW, I am...
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    army weight requirement

    Hello ajcranky, I think you would do yourself a disservice to go if there is a risk of your weight currently disqualifying you. Check the tape standards and see for yourself first if you qualify. If...
  14. hi, i'm 40 and i thought the "mean girls" movie was great. i think you are asking about the feminine form of aggression. yes there are emotionally aggressive woman and some are in the field of...
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    Is their really a nursing shortage?

    Hello, I agree with your statement that you learn much in your first year, (yet, I have not even been there yet but, it makes sense). However if we are not prepared or able then the first year will...
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    Stuttering as a Military Nurse

    Hello, I do not have stuttering yet, would like to encourage you to bring your intelligence, empathy and caring to a field which desperately needs you, Nursing. You say your stuttering is mild, I...
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    Finally have a date for OBLC!!

    Haeeeey! That is so soon, Congragtulations!! I hope you still have some spring coolness if possible down in TX and I look forward to reading about your success. I read the one nurses OBLC blog that...
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    Do you have to take ATI exams?

    Oh my goodness, What a difference using the ATI books and DVDs and CDs make! It should not have been hard but, if you do not, (as I didn't) use the ATI as a review for their exam then you are making...
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    Do you have to take ATI exams?

    Hello Diana, It would be nice to relax. My anticipated graduation is June 2007. Previously all my atis were in the 99, 83,83 and 62 class ranking. However due to having to re-take this quarter's ATI...
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    Do you have to take ATI exams?

    Hi, This is my current concern. I did well until the ATIs until this quarter, (my second from the last quarter). Our program requires a minimum grade of 86% to pass the class, (for classwork) and a...
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    Do you have to take ATI exams?

    Hello, I just replied to the post about needing to take NLN test for diploman and mentioned some about the ATI. I see that it is not necessarily working in some institutions but, others really profess...
  22. Hello Cherish, Thank you for your searching and posting. I have indeed checked around at both sites. The central recruing division for this area has assured me that there is no "changing" your...
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    Want to be a Navy Nurse

    Wait, Were you talking to a nursing recruiter OR an enlisted recruiter...if he/she is asking you to test ASVAB I think they are trying to snooker you in as enlisted... From, one who almost was...
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    how long does it take?

    Hello, I sent the email requestin to change my contract completely and got a reply. I was told that it is not possible and that I would have to release. Okay then, looks like that is out of my hands....
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    License?

    Hello JaxiaKiley, I have been advised by former Army RNs to make sure that I am following the renewal requirements for my state of licensure because the Army will not necessarily ensure this as would...