stacy8155

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1. Joining as a nurse with children

   stacy8155 posted a topic in Government

   I am just wondering as to the benefits and drawbacks of joining the military as an Officer once I finish my BSN. I have two kids Caitlin 11, and Matthew 6. I wouldn't be done for 5 years or so, just getting my ducks in a row (I am a wreck if not orga...

2. Question for Livescribe Pen Users

   stacy8155 replied to Scooter5's topic in General Students

   My ... I went back and forth on buying one of these pens, as they are $200 and yes the notebooks are $5 each. While it may sound semi-stupid I want to use it on clinicals. I watch Nurse Jackie and I know it's not necessarily a true to life show, but...

3. Age you will/were graduated?

   stacy8155 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

   I will be 32 when I finally graduate (I don't actually start until Thursday)... I am excited and TERRIFIED

4. Two questions!

   stacy8155 replied to Just_Jen's topic in Pre-Nursing

   HA HA HA I just realized I already posted to this!!!!! :chuckle to answer your question... Forensic nursing can be anything from doing SART (sexual assault) exams to working with medical examiners. There is quite a bit of wiggle room and it's definit...

5. Two questions!

   stacy8155 replied to Just_Jen's topic in Pre-Nursing

   1. I am a total hypochondriac, I am hoping this will help. Also, both of my children gave me a few good scares (I would like to know when to worry and when not to). It was this or Forensics, and the money is better. I love the intensity of ER's, that...

6. my plan for nursing

   stacy8155 replied to MINNY31's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 28 in the same boat. It will take me 4 years to earn an AAS in Nursing and be an RN. I have 2 kids and a hubby and I babysit my niece during the day. I often wish I would have just done it when I was younger... but at least I am old enough not t...

7. What are some cool nursing shoes?

   stacy8155 replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   DANSKO'S I used them for 12 hour shifts at the airport working ticket counter... we were not allowed to sit down. They saved my life!!!! They are semi expensive... about $100 but well worth it. I still wear mine and they are 5 years old and look bran...

8. Is it too much to ask?

   stacy8155 replied to AllSmiles225's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I guess I thought my school (being in Alaska) would be a little backward about how it handles things. I was wrong. At UAF each CLASS (since each course has a lot of different times and instructors) has a unique number assigned to it, the instructor i...

9. Desperate Please Reply!!!!!

   stacy8155 replied to gatorh's topic in Alaska

   Fairbanks Memorial is hiring right now... I live in North Pole (right outside of Fairbanks). It is a little more spendy than other areas in the state, but you get a semi-city life. The darkness probably takes getting used to, I have lived here my who...

10. Rolling backpacks

    stacy8155 replied to HisBrownEyedGirl's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I purchased my daughter's rolling backpack from LL Bean for $60 last year. It stands up well to the abuse of a ten year old... she tends to drag it if it flips over and just generally is not very nice to it. It is nice if you use the wheels, however ...

11. Lazy Aides I have worked with..and my answer to it

    stacy8155 replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say, I was a CNA for a few years before a bad boss made me rethink my line of work (it was actually pretty good pay too). I saw lazy nurses and aides... trust me there are some in every profession. I decided to look at it this way... SOMED...

12. UAA nursing through Fairbanks

    stacy8155 replied to mmwnomad's topic in Alaska

    I also apologize for reviving an ancient thread, but I am doing my pre-reqs now and am listed as a pre nursing major thru UAF and would love to hear success/horror stories. I am starting a little behind so it will take a little longer than normal for...

13. Nursing School with no support from hubby and 4 kids...Can it be done?

    stacy8155 replied to WanaBeeMe's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My best suggestion is to do allllllll your pre-requisites online while home with the little ones. By the time you have classes that have to be done in person they will be in school full time and you can go during the day. Least impact on family and e...

14. Fall Schedule!

    stacy8155 replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I haven't attended school in 8 years... I am a stay at home mom of two. My daughter is in elem school full time and my son will go half days this year, plus I am watching my niece (2 months old) 3 days a week starting Monday. I am taking my classes...

15. Do you think this was rude?

    stacy8155 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I guess we are lucky here in Alaska. I just called the School District main office and asked them to send the transcripts, they sent them that same day with no fees and no hassle. I wouldn't have assumed that I would need to pay for that or bring an...