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  1. Nursing home firing oldest nurses.

    learninmama replied to user12345's topic in General Nursing

    Get out while you can!! I know a friend of mine was an admin in LTC when it was purchased by a new company he was informed that his job needed to come before family period. Needless to say 5 minutes...

  2. Have You Had A Strange Reaction To A Drug Administered In The Hospital

    learninmama replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The only odd thing I've had happen was when I went to get all my immunizations a few months ago. I always hang out in the lobby for about 30 minutes & read a book to make sure everything takes ok...

  3. How much is school costing you?

    learninmama replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    I heart amazon too!

  4. How much is school costing you?

    learninmama replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    The entire program runs around 5k with books etc. Thankfully my pell will be covering all of that. My husband got laid off in August so I no longer have to worry about childcare...I guess a blessing...

  5. Co-bedding twins - telling the difference!!

    learninmama replied to LuvofNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know when my friend had her twins they each had their own color of blanket &/or stocking cap that they

  6. What type of drug tests do nursing schools do?

    learninmama replied to jillebean's topic in General Students

    We didn't have one prior to starting but were informed there would be surprise drug tests. I know at my last job they did the hair sample & I was not a happy camper. I have really curly hair so I...

  7. January 2010 starts

    learninmama replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    On the pell you have the option of having the school order your books & pay for them until your pell comes in (if they do this) and you will then get what is left or else you can purchase them...

  8. Looking for Textbooks used or cheaper price

    learninmama replied to love-nursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's what I found for 6th edition- http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Psychiatric-Mental-Health-Nursing/dp/1416066675/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261365205&sr=8-1 $67.96 New...

  9. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    learninmama replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow the gall of some people!!!....I'd have ended up getting in trouble more than likely as I wouldn't have been able to bite my tongue on that

  10. Where did YOU sleep last night?

    learninmama replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    In my bed finally! I spent 2 nights sleeping with my 5yo as his older brother thought it would be amusing to watch goosebumps with him. It's cold here but no snow thankfully! I hope you get back to...

  11. Need Criminal Background Check ASAP! Help!

    learninmama replied to branda1218's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I had my federal background check only our state police posts would do the fingerprinting. I'd call your SP & see what they say. Additionally your school really should have this information...

  12. Holiday Season and Weight management

    learninmama replied to Katie5's topic in Health, Stress Management

    LOL I also enjoyed reading this thread while eating a peice of butter pound cake...my dieting starts on the 26th every year

  13. Grey's Anatomy Scrubs for cheap?

    learninmama replied to KateRN1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you checked ebay- http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p4012.m38.l1313&_nkw=greys+anatomy+scrub&_sacat=See-All-Categories Seems to be quite a variety in

  14. An interesting read if you're having trouble finding a Job

    learninmama replied to Holy Guiacamole's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yep, makes you sick to watch the big dogs continue to rake it in while everyone else is left struggling

  15. Nicely undermining you.

    learninmama replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know my mother in

  16. I DID IT!

    learninmama replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!! Isn't it a wonderful feeling when all your hard work pays

  17. 89.90! 1 tenth from an A :(

    learninmama replied to superramvette's topic in General Students

    Aww that is a bummer!! I missed an A by .03 last semester, I nearly cried. I would have rather missed it all

  18. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    learninmama replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I actually want to work in LTC when I am done with school. I was a CNA for many years & I absolutely loved the patients. For so many of them their only interaction is with the staff as they have...

  19. Now I've been the patient

    learninmama replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your new arrival! I am so sorry you had to go through such a crappy experience!! I had a wonderful experience with my first born but a horrid one similar to yours with my second. Blown...

  20. Anesthesia: The Last and First Thing You Heard

    learninmama replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    They asked me to count backwards from 10 & all I remember is getting to 9. After I woke up to my dad sitting there & I asked if I was already done about 15 times. He assured I was done & I...

  21. Just got accepted!

    learninmama replied to FredPuma's topic in General Students

    Congrats & good

  22. getting "in shape"

    learninmama replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I've had back issues off & on since I was a teenager do to large breasts as well. Additionally having 2 children back to back & dealing with my ppd with food for quite some time I had gained...

  23. I screwed up, and everyone working with me got written up!!!

    learninmama replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing! I know with my kids when they used to have accidents they sometimes would hide it or not tell me because they were embarassed. I'd find it when I woke them up or when I...

  24. International editions of textbooks

    learninmama replied to happyinillinois's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was too nervous to buy any of those versions not knowing. So thank you for asking a great question! I ended up finding all the books I needed used for right around the same price as the...

  25. How Do You Promote Yourself as an Almost-Grad?

    learninmama replied to EquuszARNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Looks