noahsmama

noahsmama specializes in pediatrics, public health.

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1. Can "leaders" be happy NOT leading?

   noahsmama replied to peabozzle's topic in Nurse Management

   I agree with the other poster who said that you likely already know the answer to this! Sounds like you're happier in your part time non-management job right now. And although I'm sure your husband...

2. Community nurses - how do you dress?

   noahsmama replied to Burno's topic in Public, Community Health

   This varies a lot from one community to the next, so your best bet is to ask your future employer this question. It also depends on whether you'll be doing home visits or working in a clinic or...

3. NICU, which way to go?

   noahsmama replied to smp2016's topic in General Students

   This depends on where you live. In my area, hospitals (including the big ones) will only consider a new grad for a NICU position if they did their nursing school preceptorship in a NICU - and OP has...

4. One Healthcare Risk Manager's View Of Individual Nursing Malpractice Insurance

   noahsmama replied to RiskManager's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for an interesting article! I do have a question. You mention in your article that having individual liability insurance could potentially make a nurse more likely to get sued. What I don't...

5. Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

   noahsmama replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   The cell secretes the exotoxin into its environment. It's manufactured inside the pathogenic bacteria, which then releases it outside the cell. I'm not sure why this doesn't make sense? Cells...

6. Help With Microbiology- Exotoxins and Endotoxins

   noahsmama replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   It's been years since I took micro so I can't answer out of my own knowledge base, but here's what looks to be a good comparison: BSCI 424 Pathogenic Microbiology -- Exotoxin vs. Endotoxin Hope that...

7. How old were you when you started nursing school?

   noahsmama replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   48 when I started an accelerated BSN program, 49 when I finished, and almost 50 when I started my first job. Am now 54, and very happy with my new

8. Can nclex deny your application after taking your test twice?

   noahsmama replied to mr.needhelp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If I were in your shoes, I would request a hearing before the 60 days is up, and I would hire an attorney to represent me. I wouldn't assume that if they tell you to wait a year to reapply that that...

9. Should I take Introductory Chemistry or General Chemistry?

   noahsmama replied to Bazi-preNursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I agree -- you should take General Chemistry. Not only will you be better prepared, but if you don't happen to get in to your target nursing school and want to apply to other nursing schools, many...

10. Checking vitals on a stranger to see if they are OK

    noahsmama replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I agree with FreethinkloveRN. I would never approach someone simply because they appeared sick, unless they looked so sick I thought they might be about to pass out. And in that case, my first step...

11. Money, Carreer choice, Doubt, ....

    noahsmama replied to Enlightenedchild's topic in General Students

    There's nothing wrong with wanting to make money, so please don't apologize for it. I also wouldn't worry too much about getting stuck in one career path at the age of 26. I successfully changed...

12. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    noahsmama replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Absolutely yes! Second best decision I ever made in my life! (first best was becoming a

13. MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    noahsmama replied to RTay64's topic in General Students

    Most people with MSNs work as nurse practitioners (NP), which is different from working as a nurse (RN). NPs can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications, RNs cannot. They're generally paid more...

14. MSW -> RN? advice wanted

    noahsmama replied to RTay64's topic in General Students

    Hi RTay64, I am a graduate of an accelerated BSN program (12 months) and have a PhD in a different field (Chemistry). No one ever suggested to me that getting a bachelors degree in a new field was...

15. Leaving my old job for a new one..Why am I leaving tho?

    noahsmama replied to gloryfied's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is there any way you can hang in there for 5 more months? It will be easier to get another job with at least 1 year of experience at your first job. Having said that, I started applying for my second...