Baubo516 RN

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    How much do you make as a tech?

    Baubo516 replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Dubuque, IA I work as a CNA at a hospital and I make base pay $10.31/hr, plus $1.50 diff for evenings, or $2.60 diff for nights. When I worked at a LTC facility, I made $10.75/hr base pay, but the...
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    Working while in school?

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

    The program I am in recommends working no more than 8 hours per week while in the actual nursing classes. I am working 16 hours a week - weekends only. (2 8-hr shifts every weekend.) I have class...
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    Done with finals! YIPPEE!

    Baubo516 posted a topic in General Students

    OK - we take our classes one at a time in my program, so I guess I should say "Done with FINAL." But I am so happy and relieved to be done! I just finished my first semester of a 4 semester ADN...
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    Done with finals! YIPPEE!

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!! Enjoy your
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    Getting over perfectionism

    Baubo516 replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Students

    I can identify with your perspective. I am a pretty good student because I am good at "book learning" and written tests. Practical skills and clinical situations scare me a little more, but the...
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    Scrub tops that don't show cleavage

    Baubo516 replied to Ele123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yup - if you are busty then camisoles show cleavage, too. I haven't tried fitted t-shirts. I will have to explore that option, as well. I don't like to wear them when they can be seen (my belly is...
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    I keep going back and forth with myself about becoming a nurse

    Baubo516 replied to duskyjewel's topic in General Students

    I agree with all of the previous posters, but I just wanted to add my voice to the mix! I am about to turn 40, and I just completed my first semester of a 2 year ADN program. I was a music teacher...
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    I made it! 1 down 3 to go...

    Baubo516 replied to Jacobyo's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on finishing your first year, and with such awesome grades! I cannot imagine going through what you went through at such a young age. I admire your strength to overcome such a...
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    Tips for Surviving the 1st Semester of Nursing School

    Baubo516 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I just want to agree with #6 (if that's the right number) - Nursing students don't get sick!!! This is a pic of me attending class with a mask on because I had a fever and body aches... it seriously...
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    Scrub tops that don't show cleavage

    Baubo516 replied to Ele123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a bigger chested girl, and even if I wear a tank top, I still show cleavage when bending over. My solution has been to wear the tank top backwards! The back is always higher than the front, but...
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    Voice Recorders

    Baubo516 replied to larma's topic in General Students

    We aren't allowed to use voice recorders in classes in our nursing program, either. Too bad, because I think it would be helpful to me! But they said something about HIPAA violations due to the...
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    Writing a thank you after a REALLY casual vague interview

    Baubo516 replied to jra2127's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What did you decide? Did they offer you the job? Just curious....
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    Help so down and out...

    Baubo516 replied to CordaeP's topic in General Students

    So glad to hear things went well for you!! I have a test tomorrow and a final Monday... and then I will be done with my first semester of nursing classes! Wish me
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    Writing a thank you after a REALLY casual vague interview

    Baubo516 replied to jra2127's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi jra2127! Congratulations on your interview! My suggestions are in caps because I can't figure out how to make them color... "Thank you for meeting with me today. I appreciate the time you took to...
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    How should a petite girl prepare for lifting pts?

    Baubo516 replied to CaitlinWilliams's topic in General Students

    I agree that you should use mechanical lifts and get help whenever you can. If you are using a gait belt with a patient who is a 1 person assist transfer, you should be doing more of a pulling motion...
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    I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    Baubo516 replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just making a comment so I can find my place in this thread later... nothing much to contribute today. I HAVE been thinking about writing some sort of form letter that could be shared with other...
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    Best Hallucinations Thread

    Baubo516 replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    For some reason, this one made me tear up a little... I think it is because she called them "smart little babies." Baby ANYTHINGS get me every
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    Kudos to OR Nurses!

    Baubo516 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a 1st year nursing student who had the opportunity to observe a total knee replacement surgery today. It was a great experience, and I just have to say, "KUDOS!" to all of the OR nurses out...
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    A Shout Out to All The Nurses.....

    Baubo516 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Just to clarify - I DID take Zoloft and go to counseling when I have the severe depression... I also read a book called "Feeling Good" that helped me immensely. I also was on Paxil for a while for...
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    A Shout Out to All The Nurses.....

    Baubo516 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have recently become a big fan of yours, Viva! I have struggled with MI in the past - mainly, a time of clinical depression that lasted about a year (maybe two - not sure exactly when it...
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    Best Hallucinations Thread

    Baubo516 replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    This one was mine. I took Ambien for a while to help me sleep during a particularly traumatic time in my adult life. My husband and I learned the hard way that once I took it, he needed to stop...
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    I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    Baubo516 replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "I love elders... not so much nursing homes." - polinurse12 I agree with this statement wholeheartedly! @CapeCodMermaid - is the LTC facility you work in part of a larger corporate body? Or is it a...
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    Kudos to OR Nurses!

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Operating Room

    @MereSanity - are there any other nearby medical facilities where you could work in the OR, thereby keeping the job you love and leaving the employer you hate? It might be worth a little drive to be...
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    Kudos to OR Nurses!

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Operating Room

    MereSanity - what other area are you
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    I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    Baubo516 replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked as a CNA at a long term care facility, on the skilled nursing hallway, and I only lasted 5 months. The patient to staff ratios were LEGAL, but I feel that what is legal is still TOO LOW. It...