Betty_SPN_KS

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  1. I would say don't try to do both. If it happens, it happens, but don't try both on purpose. You can find yourself very stressed and sleep-deprived during nursing school. New parents can also be very...
  2. Home Births

    True. I once heard of a case where the mother begged to be taken to the hospital. Her husband refused, and both she and the baby
  3. Distance Ed

    I don't know how many finished. I was going to go through EC, but now I will look for other
  4. Home Births

    As for back-up plans, you want to know the attitudes at the hospital where you would possibly transfer. Some parents avoid certain doctors and hospitals for this reason and prefer others instead. If...
  5. Home Births

    Not as common as several years ago. Six of my eight children were born at home (oldest is 20, youngest is 6). It's not for everyone, but I'm glad I had the
  6. How do you stay awake?

    Oh, I'm so glad I didn't have to work fulltime while in school! I don't think I would have made it. It was bad
  7. How do you stay awake?

    I try to get some rest before my shift. Caffeine pills. Plus either tea or Diet Dr Pepper. My stomach can't handle much coffee when I'm that tired. I'll have to try the lots of water thing. Would be...
  8. If you work at a federal facility, do you need a license from the same state? I know it sounds dumb and I would never even have thought to ask, except for something I received in the mail today. Can...
  9. Federal facilities and state licenses

    So then.....If I got a job for the Indian Health Service in Oklahoma, is my Kansas license ok for
  10. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    Not sure what a nurse is supposed to look like. I hear a lot of "You don't look old enough to be the mother of eight children." Totally unrelated, but I don't recall hearing anyone comment on whether...
  11. Calling All LPN's

    I didn't do very well on a review program my school had. But I did fine on the NCLEX. Since you've just finished school, and you've been reviewing for a couple of months as well, I would guess you're...
  12. not counting narcotics anymore

    I went to work last night and found out we don't have to count all narcotics anymore, just certain ones. I am puzzled. I thought it was required by the state or something? We used to spend several...
  13. not counting narcotics anymore

    I went to work last night and found out we don't have to count all narcotics anymore, just certain ones. I am puzzled. I thought it was required by the state or something? We used to spend several...
  14. Offended by Prayer

    I didn't see a prayer thread yet (forgive me if I missed it). So I think I'll start
  15. Offended by Prayer

    I like the turn of this thread. If those nurses who do believe and want to pray for themselves and each
  16. Offended by Prayer

    Throwing in a side thought, just for fun: Once at clinicals, I was touched when a patient prayed for me. At my work, we have a resident, that if you're in a hurry, you hope she doesn't grab your arm...
  17. Offended by Prayer

    Some might flame me for this, but I have shared my faith with dying residents on occasion. I was a little nervous once because family was present, but the daughter exclaimed, "Thank you!" Another...
  18. does anyone get to wear fun scrubs

    Scrubs are the type of healthcare workers' attire often worn in the US. Scrubs were originally worn in operating rooms for surgeries (as far as I know). I don't know how we started varying the styles...
  19. NC1 Info needed

    linda111, how did the test go on Dec 1? I still haven't scheduled my first one. About the Academy of Nursing/ExcelAdvantage: How can the same company have such worthless study material, yet have...
  20. Offended by Prayer

    I agree with Mike. Praying for someone doesn't necessarily mean you're imposing your beliefs on
  21. does anyone get to wear fun scrubs

    We can pretty much choose our scrubs. I used to work in a place that was colored-coded (Nurses had to have white somewhere in their uniform (top or pants), others wore solid colors: CNAs-royal blue,...
  22. Delayed start

    I enrolled with EC a few months ago. But with my busy work and family life and a big personal upset in my life, I'm having trouble getting started. I admit I am weak enough to need some encouragement...
  23. Delayed start

    I've been trying to study for NC1 (off and on). I just graduated from LPN school in May so it seems like a good review. I don't know for sure how to tell when I am ready, even to take a practice
  24. help.. LPN. or MA ?? Any suggestions?

    When you say "MA" do you mean medical assistant or medication
  25. How many mistakes can one nurse make? (A vent)

    I'm worried about a mistake myself right now. Not mine, but how I charted on a mistake someone else made. Last night we had an agency med aide working with us. She confused two residents in our LTCU....