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  1. preterm- breathing on own at 18-19w

    Ok, thanks so much! I feel better knowing that. This baby was not in a warmer. He was wrapped and on the end of mom's bed. Also when he was brought up, the nurse carrying him had him wrapped and...
  2. preterm- breathing on own at 18-19w

    Don't get me wrong, I completely understand that if a baby isn't viable (which is wouldn't be at 18-19 weeks, then there is nothing medically we can do to save him.) I am just thinking that if mom...
  3. advise needed HELP!!

    if you leave something out and they asked for a full work history, you didn't provide it so in the trash you go. Resume doesn't need full history but app does. You are better off to list them and...
  4. Circumcision and Pain?

    absolutely no. Usually lido... sugar water helps but not 100%... Even AAP recommends pain relief. You are your patient's advocate... but if you are worried, perhaps find some literature and show...
  5. argument after delivery

    A mother gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl. The father and husband started screaming that there was no way the baby was his. Both parents appeared to be of caucasion descent. However,...
  6. argument after delivery

    unfortunately for my entertainment... (LOL) the hospital has a strict 1 doc/on call room policy or I might have had to stick around for another
  7. How many people did you lose?

    out 0f 40: 1 quit, 1 flunked out, and 1 was busted with heroin so she is sitting in jail. (we knew she wouldn't make it
  8. HA HA! These are hilarious! I would say, "I'm sorry you can't hear me all the way from the back row but if you would stop talking about how many times you and your boyfriend had sex last night, you...
  9. Should I buy or rent these textbooks?

    Me personally? BUY Patho and Pharm. The Diagnostics would be helpful especially at clinicals if your teacher asks you a question. Buy drug guide (didn't see that on there, I don't think...) The...
  10. RN program missing pharmacology!!!!!

    My question is HOW do they plan on getting accreditated without a pharm class in place? That is ridiculous! Can you take a pharm class elsewhere, perhaps? Even if it is an online course over the...
  11. Equipment needed for School

    Before you go out and buy all of that stuff, make sure you school doesn't have required brands or models. (I bought a Littmann Master Cardiology 200+$ stethoscope and my school wanted a classic II......
  12. Your first semester/quarter grades

    NOt as good as I wanted but acceptable now that I've been through the 1st semester: A in Intro to Pharm, B in Patho, A in Intro to Mental Health, B in Gerontology and B in Clinical Development I...
  13. A little freaked out about nursing school

    I didn't take the time to read the past posters so sorry if I am repeating here: No need to freak yourself out. I just finished my 1st semester. It WAS HARD. But it was doable. I have 2 young...
  14. Hi, I'm a 1st year nursing student in a ADN program. I have plans to finish with the BSN program immediately upon graduation (money constraints made me do it this way... ) I REALLY REALLY REALLY...
  15. letter to parents

    A few years ago, some friends of mine lost their son to a silly hanging game. I had come across a letter to parents from a child who has passed on a forum somewhere. His mother said it was the most...
  16. Our teacher gave us 2 topics to choose from to write a critical thinking paper on. I am choosing the harder one because I think I will learn more... but I need help! The question is: Suggest the best...
  17. prolonged vomiting replacement fluid?

    so why isotonic vs hypotonic? I get both answers when googling but can't seem to find a why... ty
  18. Palliative care clinical- how to deal with...

    You sound just like me a year ago at this time... only I was just starting my first CNA job. Lucky for me, I "got" to take care of a dying resident in my first week. It was the most amazing thing,...
  19. Pregnant and in Nursing School....

    It will be easier with that little guy IN than OUT! Believe me! You will be tired but it's worse when they are out!!! Good luck! You can do
  20. Help! I'm horrified and grossed out!!

    Like lots of other people said, it gets easier... that being said... it gets worse. Especially in the hospital when you have elderly gentlemen who can't see, don't get around, etc... I had one guy...
  21. Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

    I post... primary way of communicating and I worked for those grades. I'm proud of myself. I don't think bad of people who don't though- it's a personal choice... I choose to share, you don't. Big...
  22. New Member and Planning on Taking Teas in Sept.

    TEAS V study guide. I studied probably 15 hrs and didn't get through that whole book... but I spent a LOT of time on the math since it is the area that I do the worst in and its all pen and paper......
  23. New NS, What's your first "nursing shoe" gonna be?

    I bought NurseMates. We aren't allowed to wear Crocs, or anything with holes or exposed backs... no clog style limits you to very few choices and the NMs seem pretty
  24. Quick low down on my situation: I have a previous BS in Elem. Ed. I am enrolled and starting an ADN program in August. The program itself is NOT accrediated. I didn't realize this might be important...
  25. RN to BSN, RN-MSN help please

    Thanks! The online one looks promising. Unfortunately here "a little bit longer" means 3 years minimum. I'm already 29 with 4 kids and we need more income... it isn't possible to raise the kids the...