BabyCatchr ADN, ASN, RN

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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    BabyCatchr replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Actually, this happens quite often. The treatment for delerium tremens due to alcohol withdrawal is alcohol, often
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    Nursing market becoming oversaturated?

    BabyCatchr replied to xpose85's topic in Texas Nursing

    Why don't you just get your BSN? Why would you get a bachelor's in one field (4 yrs), then go back to school for an RN (another 2 yrs), when you can just get your BSN in the first place in 4
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    BabyCatchr replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here is a good article with study citations at the end from Patrick L Carolan, MD, Adjunct Associate Professor, Departments of Pediatrics, Family Practice, and Community Health, University of...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    BabyCatchr replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Compared to how many babies who died of SIDS because they were in their own crib without a human whose breathing helped the baby maintain his breathing? Studies show that laying next to the mother...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    BabyCatchr replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that everyone here would agree that is a judicious use of formula. Sometimes it is necessary. I had to use formula for a little while as well with my daughter, because she could not latch and...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    BabyCatchr replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL!! Clever! I'm pretty sure there are some people on here who are not even nurses or nursing students. I'd also like to point out the fact that "they" won't find out in a few years that formula is...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    BabyCatchr replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In my 7 years total of breastfeeding my children, including in public, I never had 1 negative remark. I wore shirts that made it difficult to tell what I was doing, although I never covered with a...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    BabyCatchr replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Aside from the fact that my risk for breast cancer is nearly 0% now that I have a combined total of 7 years of breastfeeding? The babies/toddler continues to receive immunities from diseases and...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    BabyCatchr replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One year mark? The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends AT LEAST 2 years and the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends AT LEAST 1 year. That is at a **minimum**. I breastfed my son...
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    The Case Against Breastfeeding

    BabyCatchr replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Breastfeeding is about making a choice for a life other than your own. Even if a bottlefed child is healthy, what are the health ramifications when he is an adult? Will he be more prone to cancer?...
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    BabyCatchr replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've always laughed at this one. However, some studies have actually shown some validity to the myth. Cold air is not only dryer, which dries out the mucosa, but a wet cold head also constricts the...
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    BabyCatchr replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    If they do not have medical knowledge, they should not profess to be an expert. That is what makes their comments so stupid. And per one of my posts, the stupidest things I heard were from a woman...
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    Start nursing school with a newborn at home?

    BabyCatchr replied to nurse2B444's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing to consider is I have never found anyone to care for my children at the times I need. Their preschool was 3 hours a day - not enough time for me to even get to/from school. I could never...
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    Start nursing school with a newborn at home?

    BabyCatchr replied to nurse2B444's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have said it better. You can't give 100% to both nursing school and a new baby - why do that to the baby or yourself or your husband? You will be stressed out and exhausted. Your baby will...
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    Help! How do I sign my name??

    BabyCatchr replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of people have numerous degrees, but they do not list them on their lab coat. Have you ever seen a doctor with: Joe Smith, BA, MD. Doctors do not have to have their bachelor's in science - it...
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    LVN or RN

    BabyCatchr replied to itsjaypee08's topic in LPN to RN

    Got registered to take Chem I and audit A&P I. I have already been studying A&P so I should be able to take it in the summer. I guess I am going for my BSN as of today...plans may still...
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    LVN or RN

    BabyCatchr replied to itsjaypee08's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, itsjaypee08, all good points that make it tough to decide. I still may change my plans and do the LVN
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    LVN or RN

    BabyCatchr replied to itsjaypee08's topic in LPN to RN

    I've looked into the BSN and am leaning towards it right now. But I have to take 1 1/2 yrs of prereqs first, including Chem II and Stats, ugh. And I have heard that I can take my LVN NCLEX (or...
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    LVN or RN

    BabyCatchr replied to itsjaypee08's topic in LPN to RN

    I am struggling with the same decision. I could be an LVN in 1 year. Or I could take 1 1/2 more yrs of prereqs and 2 yrs of school to get my BSN. Maybe by then the competition from California...
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    anxiety about starting LPN school

    BabyCatchr replied to rma2lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Forgot to add the part - although it may be obvious because I got laid off - that I survive on very little $$ and I don't get food stamps or receive any unemployment. We eat a lot of rice, beans,...
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    anxiety about starting LPN school

    BabyCatchr replied to rma2lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    TruNurse86, now your name makes me feel old!! The year you were born is the year I graduated high
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    single mother returning to school for rn licence

    BabyCatchr replied to theresanelson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you thank you thank you! Yes, this is a very positive, encouraging environment. I have actually been studying for the NCLEX even though I haven't even started nursing school yet and am now...
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    Hospital Rejects Birth Plans

    BabyCatchr replied to FocusRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    But a "baby in distress" is exactly why birth plans are written - not only to prevent distress, but to make sure it is diagnosed accurately. EFMs are notorious for inaccurately showing distress....
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    Hospital Rejects Birth Plans

    BabyCatchr replied to FocusRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Appalling. I gave birth to my son in 1996 at a hospital in Davis, CA (West of Sacramento) with a midwife. They were very pro Bradley and VBAC. A friend of mine was in labor for 52 hours and...
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    single mother returning to school for rn licence

    BabyCatchr replied to theresanelson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    bon.feld, it is good to hear from you. Please please keep me (us) posted on how it goes. You are one of the few I've heard from who is divorced with children. Going to school with young children...