littlemammanurse

littlemammanurse BSN, RN

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  1. Is it really worth it to get your bachelor in today's economy?

    littlemammanurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Students

    Get the

  2. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

    littlemammanurse replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately family members don't see the other sides of the picture.They just expect the nurses who they see walking and running around the unit to wait on them hand and foot.Its hard I know I have...

  3. NEW guidelines for CPR - ABC to CAB

    littlemammanurse replied to NurseBear10's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this great

  4. LPN as quick transition into nursing field...

    littlemammanurse replied to bmarrero's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The RPN to BSCN program here is 2 1/2-3 years depending on if you do the quick stream.I am doing part time so it will take me 3-4 years to

  5. LPN as quick transition into nursing field...

    littlemammanurse replied to bmarrero's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes it is a good idea!I did what you are doing.I am an RPN(I think the same as an LPN in the States?)and I decided that due to a lot of responsibilities at home, a newborn and just bought a new home,...

  6. Need help brainstorming for career path to fit my personality?

    littlemammanurse replied to sincerebliss's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with ebear, it sounds like a pediatric nurse practitioner is the job for

  7. ever feel like you 'know too much'?

    littlemammanurse replied to goats'r'us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is the hardest part about it!I worked on a post partum floor during my pregrad as an RPN.I ended up finding out I was pregnant right after my first few weeks there.I remembered seeing so many...

  8. I am officially an RN!!!!!!!!!! Whooooo-hooooooo!!!!!!!!

    littlemammanurse replied to Irock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :hpygrp:

  9. L& D----3 codes in 1 month!

    littlemammanurse replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh man!Hang in

  10. I want to become a NICU RN

    littlemammanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all my nursing friends!I am a RPN currently updating to my RN.I have always wanted to become a NICU RN after I am finished with the bridging program.I have a few questions though.How do I go...

  11. I want to become a NICU RN

    littlemammanurse replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the tips!I am currently doing the class work components online and get to choose where I want to do my clinical requirements.I was hoping to get in to Sick Kids Hospital which is in...

  12. Called in to work as a new grad?

    littlemammanurse replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't go in considering you are still working with a

  13. My undergrad GPA will likely prohibit me from becoming a NP

    littlemammanurse replied to bounceybounce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have looked into becoming a NP after working as an RN for a little bit.I didn't see anything about a certain GPA to be accepted into the program.Most of the requirements for us are working as an RN...

  14. Finally got an er position!!!!

    littlemammanurse replied to MauraRN's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!That's awesome!Good luck, I know I could never work

  15. *sigh* here come the guilt trips and the nagging.. etc..

    littlemammanurse replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    At least you have the option of benefits!Many jobs these days don't have benefits, and many times you have to pay out of your own

  16. Nursing School

    littlemammanurse replied to Marie3045's topic in General Students

    Honestly I have the same problem as you!I got so nervous around patients or I would forget everything.Be patient with yourself.Take deep breaths and if you have to write stuff down on cue cards to...

  17. New Grad RN, 17 weeks pregnant with upcoming interview

    littlemammanurse replied to skschultzRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't mention it either.I started working at a new job when I was about 4 1/2 months pregnant with my daughter.I was able to successfully hide my pregnancy until 8 months!I was extremely tiny and...

  18. Do you regret being a nurse

    littlemammanurse replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have always wanted to be a nurse.There were days that I sometimes questioned why I became a nurse,and there are days when I brag to everyone that I am a nurse and that my job rocks!It all depends on...

  19. What area of nursing should I choose?

    littlemammanurse replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I loved Maternal Child when I did my pregrad placement!I am still trying to specialize and get a job in that area!But I am working as a foot care RPN and I LOVE

  20. SICK OF BEING A LPN

    littlemammanurse replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an RPN or an LVN as you call it.I feel the exact same way.I am going to finish my RN in January through a college that offers the in class courses online and just do the clinicals through a...

  21. What kind of nurse are you?

    littlemammanurse replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I am a RPN(LVN) with no job.I worked on a palliative floor for 4 months and I hated it!I am heading back to school in January to finish my RN.I want to be a nurse dealing with mom and...

  22. Mailing resumes instead of taking them personally?

    littlemammanurse replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I mailed in a lot of my resumes or emailed them in.It was easier than driving them in, paying for the parking to go into the hospital and hand the resume in!And cheaper for me

  23. Where are you from?

    littlemammanurse replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    I live in Milton, ON.Just finished my RPN in December 2009, been working as a RPN for a year at a few different jobs.I am actually taking my RPN to BSCN in January part-time on line at Centennial.I...

  24. Postpartum / L&D Nurses

    littlemammanurse replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    I talked about how to care for a mother and what to say to her after a miscarriage.My friend did how we can as nurses be educating new moms on postnatal contraception and sexual activity after