Baubo516 RN

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    How did you know Nursing was/is for you

    Baubo516 replied to scrubs92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the reply, MokahFitChick. I don't think I would mind working the "non-prime" hours as a new nurse. I am burned out in my current job and I think I would welcome the
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    How did you know Nursing was/is for you

    Baubo516 replied to scrubs92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is STNA certification? I am planning to take a CNA course as part of my pre-reqs for nursing school and working as a CNA during school. Is an STNA similar to a
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    How did you know Nursing was/is for you

    Baubo516 replied to scrubs92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your husband say why you should not be a nurse? I am a teacher who is considering becoming a nurse and I am curious about the reasons why people think we should NOT do
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    Dual Careers

    Baubo516 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    When I become a nurse, I may "coach" a local show choir or teach some voice lessons. Currently, I am a middle school music teacher. Teaching is super draining and I don't think I would want to work...
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    Iowa - RN Pay

    Baubo516 replied to MidEvil's topic in General Nursing

    Also - does anyone know current starting wages for LPN's and RN's in
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    Just want to share for once

    Baubo516 replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't have much to add in the way of facts, but I just want to let you know that I will be praying for you. My sister is a recovering alcoholic and I think the only way I was ever able to help her...
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    What does your username mean?

    Baubo516 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ummm... I am not good at coming up with usernames. I got mine from the book "Women Who Run With the Wolves," which is a collection of folk tales along with their meanings and what wisdom we can gain...
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    Weekend Package Nursing Positions?

    Baubo516 replied to CountryLogCabin's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply,
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    Weekend Package Nursing Positions?

    Baubo516 replied to CountryLogCabin's topic in General Nursing

    What does Weekend Package mean? I am considering nursing and just wondered what this was about. Thanks!
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    "Mature" graduates finding employment

    Baubo516 replied to zbb13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    there are three ways to cope in times of crisis: leave the environment, change the environment, or change your attitude. i like this quote, cheyfire!
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    "Mature" graduates finding employment

    Baubo516 replied to zbb13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Whoa! Isn't that
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    Who else loves their job

    Baubo516 replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for starting this thread, Johnny Depp23! I am considering nursing and it is nice to hear from some people who are nurses and love their
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    Considering nursing...need advice!

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    You are right - I cannot imagine. Thank you for sharing with me the harsh realities of your job. Those are the things I will need to consider before making a
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    Considering nursing...need advice!

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    To Fiona59: Weekends off? Not likely. My hospital system requires nurses work every other weekend. Depending on your rotation, stat holidays are a thing of dreams. That is OK with me - I don't mind...
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    Considering nursing...need advice!

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    To NYLady: I live in Iowa. I don't plan to try to teach while going to nursing school. If I go forward with this, I plan to complete CNA training this summer, so perhaps I could work as a CNA while...
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    Considering nursing...need advice!

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    Thank you very much for your replies! I value your thoughts, as you have the experience that I do not. I will definitely continue to do research as I won't make a change until I know what I am...
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    Iowa - RN Pay

    Baubo516 replied to MidEvil's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of nursing jobs allow you to work for the state of Iowa? I live in Dubuque, but would be willing to work within a 45 minute driving