Student Mom to Three

Student Mom to Three

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  1. Current ADN student

    Student Mom to Three replied to kevin galloway's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Second career ADN here! I graduated about 2.5 yrs ago with no debt- cost of my CC program was around 10k. Never had a problem getting a job. I have spent a couple of yrs in outpt procedural areas....

  2. Evidence based nursing/practice/QI/QA

    Student Mom to Three replied to btrfly76's topic in Gastroenterology

    Are you already doing the 6 minute withdrawal/ adenoma detection rate studies? Our current QI projects are hand washing (always) and documentation errors. We have just started a new IV protocol/...

  3. Washington vs Oregon

    Student Mom to Three replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Well, you can believe what you want, but I live in WA and have worked in OR....I did in fact, pay OR income taxes. In general pay is not higher in Oregon, either, at least not if you are comparing...

  4. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    Student Mom to Three replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I work in endoscopy. Had a pt refer to the doc as a

  5. Measuring Nonpitting Edema?

    Student Mom to Three replied to RN3688's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't you just measure around the extremity at its widest

  6. The IDEAL Cover Letter and Resume

    Student Mom to Three replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Humor

    You are the person I want to work with!! Good

  7. Washington vs Oregon

    Student Mom to Three replied to katrn09's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you live in WA but work in OR you do pay OR income

  8. BSN programs are harder than ADN

    Student Mom to Three replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    *shrug* I have a previous BS and an ADN. At time of my application, my CC ADN program accepted 48 of the 485 applicants. I routinely pounded out weekly "pathomap" APA style papers that were 15-20...

  9. 3-12s days or 8-4 m-f (3 little boys at home)

    Student Mom to Three replied to M610's topic in Nursing Career

    Definitely the M-F. It is my schedule and I love it!! My three boys are older than yours. As they get older they have more stuff going on in the evening you won't want to miss. I am able to work...

  10. The Agony of Da-Feet

    Student Mom to Three replied to Dewman's topic in General Nursing

    You just have to try different things to see what works for you. For me, it's Klogs. Love them! Will never buy anything

  11. Staying afloat on a nurse's salary?

    Student Mom to Three replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Commuter. $400/month for 1900 sq feet?? Seriously? I think that's awesome....and lucky!! Where I live you can buy a dump for $150k, a decent house is at least $300k. I don't think the pay...

  12. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yay, Lubbock!! Still waiting for my "offer". Pretty sure I will take a pay cut, but for me it will be worth it long

  13. What's $500 dollar NCLEX RN question?

    Student Mom to Three replied to ArrowRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I truly believe that a review course should be unnecessary. If you have the time and money and it would make you feel more secure then, by all means, go for it. Personally, I felt that I already paid...

  14. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Excellent, Lubbock!! Will be crossing my fingers for you!! Can't wait to hear! I have had contact with the "nursing specialist" via email and he hopes to have my "package" completed this week. Not...

  15. Is nursing school worth it?

    Student Mom to Three replied to CantDecideUsername's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let your pride stand in the way of pursuing your dream. Many many nurses on this board have previous degrees you are certainly not unique in that. ASN from a CC is not a step backward, it is a...

  16. Nursing Career Choices...

    Student Mom to Three replied to CarrieBarden's topic in Nursing Career

    Endo! It has worked out to be days with no weekends or holidays for me. Not twelve hour shifts, though. Unfortunately I work 5 days per week. There are always trade

  17. What is your opinion of nursing and positive illusions?

    Student Mom to Three replied to jwalker03's topic in General Students

    Ha! I would never say that nursing school was the hardest thing I have ever done.....but finishing was definitely the biggest relief I have ever

  18. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Geesh, Lubbock, been a crazy long experience for you, hasn't it?? Thanks for sharing your journey. I expect to be boarded at less than I make now, but I also know I will pay a lot less for health...

  19. Which inhaler needs to be given first?

    Student Mom to Three replied to solanim's topic in Patient Medications

    I was taught to give the bronchodilator first....so that would be the Ventolin. The other important thing I remember about inhalers is to wait a full minute between "puffs" when using a...

  20. Interview help-questions in this format

    Student Mom to Three replied to BrandonM77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Google "behavior interview questions". I had an interview at a VA facility and it is the format they use. Things like "tell me about a time you had to present an idea verbally... How did you approach...

  21. SCOTUS

    Student Mom to Three replied to OC_An Khe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The ACA does not require that insurance plans cover tummy tucks- so that was just a silly thing to say. The ACA DOES require contraceptive coverage. HL is NOT providing the contraceptives, just the...

  22. ADN or BSN?

    Student Mom to Three replied to momofboys2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went ADN as an older second career student. Perfect choice for me!! I have had great outpt jobs and just recently got hired into a hospital in the PacNW. The hospital will fund my BSN or MSN....

  23. Choosing the right school

    Student Mom to Three replied to BritanyForgey's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Well....I agree with "go with whichever school you can get into". However, if finances are a concern, I would definitely consider doing Clark/WSUV. I am a Clark grad and nursing school cost less...

  24. Have you ever puked/fainted/etc at work?

    Student Mom to Three replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm.....I'm a bit of a fainter so I've had many close calls. In nursing school I watched a doc unpack an open abd wound. I was doing okay, but he just kept pulling out yards of gauze- it was like...

  25. How many different nursing positions have you had?

    Student Mom to Three replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    2.5 years as an RN and I have been: School RN Consulting RN for a psychiatric assisted living ASC staff RN promoted to supervisor Endoscopy RN in outpt facility .....soon to move on to new position as...