Butterfly0328

Butterfly0328

future OB/L&D nurse(I hope) or hospice

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  1. Physiology tips???? Would REALLY appreciate your input........

    Butterfly0328 replied to ruddergrl's topic in General Students

    Learn your instructors style of teaching and what THEY will be testing on. I made the mistake of reading the chapters before lecture. With my instructor he gives us objectives for each chapter. I...

  2. Awkward situation

    Butterfly0328 replied to Student7881's topic in General Students

    You have done all that you can do, and I believe more than you should have done, so I would lay this to rest in your heart the best way you can and move on. The ONLY thing I believe you did wrong,...

  3. Do you hospice nurses attend funerals of patients?

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you so much for the imput. I also agree with funerals being a celebration of a persons life. My mother is a very spritual person, as is my father. Right now I am having conflicting feelings...

  4. Strange question, but I need to ask

    Butterfly0328 replied to Lisky90's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine decades ago before being able to test for diabetes etc. when health care providers had to "taste" the urine in order to detect glucose. Yuck!! Thank God for advancement in

  5. Feeling Horrible as a new grad

    Butterfly0328 replied to Hulababe169's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a student, but to me it seems you possess one of the most important "skills", and that is intuition. You listened to that inner voice. That is amazing!! God

  6. New grad needs help deciding which job to take L&D or Dialysis Clinic

    Butterfly0328 replied to mommo5's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a student, but I did read somewhere on here that if you don't start out in a hospital setting it is very difficult to transition from a clinic/Dr.office setting to a hospital if you choose...

  7. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    Butterfly0328 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am beginning to wonder if I am making a big mistake...Now I know many nurses come on this site to vent, but I see so many suggesting students turn and run for the hills. I am almost ready to apply...

  8. Pre-Nursing Student 2B!

    Butterfly0328 replied to mt2school's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you! I am also working on my last couple of pre-reqs and this is also my second career. I worked for a major credit card company for the past 22 years. My best advice is to not become...

  9. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Jbudd- you are so right about the Fibromyalgia. I have and will continue to refuse to let it overtake me. I believe most of the battle is attitude, and I refuse to let it be CEO of my body. I am...

  10. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the encouragement. My faith has been

  11. Too disabled to do nursing?

    Butterfly0328 replied to SperoBSN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    God Bless you for your determination...Any employer would be incredibly blessed to have you as a staff member. I am sure you will find you place in the nursing world and will gain so much...

  12. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    I am very impressed with your level of maturity at only 18 years old. I only wish I had followed the path you are taking when I was your age. It is very nice to hear that despite the pressure, you...

  13. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    That sound incredible. I also have fibromyalgia and that is what has held me back for so many years.. I listened to family members tell me there is no way I can do nursing because it is too...

  14. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    That is a great idea. I guess I must find the time to do this. I work full time as well as my classes. How do I go about doing this? I didn't know they would allow just anyone on the floor as an...

  15. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    Butterfly0328 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much.. Now I can breath a little easier...This will be my second career and one I have wanted all my life. When I go into a hospital I find myself so excited to the prospect of actually...

  16. Full course load during summer?

    Butterfly0328 replied to natkoz82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have taken up to 9 credit hours in the summer, and I am not a genious or anything, so it is possible. Just my two

  17. Full course load during summer?

    Butterfly0328 replied to natkoz82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is for sure possible. Do you have a support system? I am assuming you have already take A&P I, so you know what to expect from that class and the time needed. I would say that since you do...

  18. I want to become a nurse....

    Butterfly0328 replied to Applelovesyou17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The best advice I can give is to of course talk to the college you plan to attend, just like the above poster suggested. But, also I wanted to let you know that not all people are able to get...

  19. I Don't Want To Take 9 Prerequisite Courses :-(

    Butterfly0328 replied to Tee_Gee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school as well....11 pre-reqs, and like you said that is only if you are up to speed on math. If not, it could be up to 14-15 for an ADN program...I would have been thrilled with only

  20. New RN very nervous about starting out in L&D

    Butterfly0328 replied to lesliebeth1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I so envy you!! You are where I pray I will be in a couple of years... I don't have any advice of sorts but just want to say that if this is your passion and your goal, you will do fine. Staying...

  21. Maybe I'm just old and cynical, but....

    Butterfly0328 replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. I am an older student and after 22 years with the same company am leaving because it doesn't pay enough...AND I have always wanted to be a nurse. I mean seriously, the way in which new...

  22. Please Help Me . . . Advice Needed . . . How to Title a Post

    Butterfly0328 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    If you are not familiar with forum posting then do the smart thing and "familiarize" yourself with it!! I am sorry if I sound rude, but I feel that Ruby is a major cornerstone of this forum and...

  23. I don't like dead people

    Butterfly0328 replied to dawn.b-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Dummy me forgot to quote the previous post. I meant to quote the post by

  24. I don't like dead people

    Butterfly0328 replied to dawn.b-RN's topic in General Nursing

    IMG!! God bless you for speaking up. I have one more pre req class to take before applying for an ADN program. I have no idea why I have never thought about post mortum care, but I don't anticipate...

  25. no wait list schools????

    Butterfly0328 replied to NorCalKid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, if you are willing to move to Las Vegas I attend the College of Southern Nevada. I have outlined in detail how the selection process works on another thread. Here it is:...