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  1. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to CraigB-RN's topic in General Nursing

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

  4. Home Births

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Compton's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Compton's topic in General Nursing

    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. Federal facilities and state licenses

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in Government, Military

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Government, Military

    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?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Nurse Somebody's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

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

  15. Offended by Prayer

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to linda111's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    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

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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?

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to kario's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When you say "MA" do you mean medical assistant or medication

  25. How many mistakes can one nurse make? (A vent)

    Betty_SPN_KS replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    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....