NewEnglandRN

NewEnglandRN RN

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  1. Does anyone else feel out of place at school?

    NewEnglandRN replied to luckymichelle's topic in General Students

    Hi Michelle, Just hang in there. I have been out of school for 13 years and found a much younger crowd in the prereq. classes. I just make a point of saying hello to everyone if I recognize them...

  2. Mom of 3 trying to go back to school

    NewEnglandRN replied to MYAgirls3's topic in General Nursing

    I waited until my boys were older to return to school. They are now 10,11 & 12 and I don't feel as guilty returning to school. Since they are in school I don't have to worry much about child care....

  3. Migraines...what helps you?

    NewEnglandRN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    I get a migraine several times a month. I have been on Verapamil for 4 months as a preventative and it seems to help. When I get a migraine, I take Butalbital and a Compazine suppository (if needed)...

  4. Conversion factors help please

    NewEnglandRN replied to wonderbee's topic in General Students

    I ordered this book from eBay last week and cannot wait to get it. I want to make certain am comfortable doing calculations before I start my clinical rotations. I'll post back here after I receive...

  5. I'm In!!!

    NewEnglandRN replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! What a great start to the weekend! Best of luck!!!:balloons:

  6. Online CPR certificate?

    NewEnglandRN replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    i know you can now renew your certification online if you are presently certified through www.americanheart.org. there are some agencies that will allow you to study online and then go to a test...

  7. Web site request-premature infants

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can anyone recommend web sites for describing the complications of a premature delivery? Thank you,

  8. Web site request-premature infants

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you both for the web sites. I was exactly was I was looking for as I will be taking care of a premie overnight during the summer. Thanks for taking the time to post.

  9. 4 year old bipolar????????

    NewEnglandRN replied to TinyNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    This thread has really hurt my feelings. My son, now 13, was diagnosed with depression at age 6. He comes from a stable home, in an affluent community and is raised by both parents. For years I felt...

  10. Migraines & nursing

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Nursing

    JKaee, Glad to hear you are feeling better today. I have heard good things about Neurontin and Topamax. Right now, the Calan is working for me. As a nursing student, I dread the thought of getting a...

  11. Migraines & nursing

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tried Imitrex when it first came out years ago. It made me feel very weird and my throat feel like it was closing up. I tried again about 6 months ago (at the Doctor's office) and the same thing...

  12. Migraines & nursing

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Nursing

    The lens are a great idea I have not though of... I will make an appt with my opthamologist ASAP. Good thing it's time for new glasses before I start clinical in September! Thanks for your help!...

  13. 4 year old bipolar????????

    NewEnglandRN replied to TinyNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi... I'm not an RN (yet!), but my son was diagnosed with depression at age 6. At that time he was placed on Effexor and had an extreme reation requiring hopsitalization in a pedi psych ward. After...