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  1. peer interview= Job offer?

    mamabear85 replied to RNJamie12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a newly licensed nurse who has a peer interview tonight and I was unsure of the process. Reading this post and the comments have helped clarify my expectations. I am making up a list of questions...

  2. Is Taking Microbiology and Intro to Nurs. Prac. at the same time impossible?

    mamabear85 replied to AMD2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's doable. This past semester I took PCH with pathophysiology, A&P2 and Micro. It was crazy tough but I was one of about 15 people doing the same. Time management is your biggest friend! Best of...

  3. Anyone else feel this way after finally starting nursing school?

    mamabear85 replied to esperanza30's topic in General Students

    I am in the same boat as everyone else, and it is like childbirth. In 2 years or so we'll look back and say "that wasn't too bad" but now- I'm second-guessing the decision big time. I feel like if...

  4. baby friendly questions

    mamabear85 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rhee, would you mind coming back and letting us know how things go? I'm curious if anyone will have a huge issue with signing such a waiver or if there are positive effects all around. Thank you for...

  5. Which color?

    mamabear85 replied to campercass's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just received my Classic II SE in Ceil Blue and I love it. It's a silvery blue, very pretty color. The Caribbean Blue w/ rainbow seems very popular from what I saw in older threads. Its so touch to...

  6. baby friendly questions

    mamabear85 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you very much babyktchr. I'll look into

  7. baby friendly questions

    mamabear85 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry if this is a dumb question- Is there a database of these "baby friendly" hospitals? I would love to know this before I have my next child, I don't think I would want to deliver in that...

  8. baby friendly questions

    mamabear85 replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not a nurse yet but I just watched my cousin go through something very similar as a new mother in the hospital. She looked like death warmed over 2 days after her c-section and was really trying to...

  9. You all CAN do this!

    mamabear85 replied to rnbb84's topic in General Students

    Thank you for posting this. I know this was to all students in general but for a moment I pretended it was directed specifically at me. I start school in 12 days and I am so nervous I can't sleep. I...

  10. Which stethoscope for nursing school?

    mamabear85 replied to nowayitsmelissa's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    MySonIsAdorable, if you're on facebook Medisave has a page and if you become a fan and ask for a coupon code they'll send you one. Its not spectacular, but its some savings! Good luck! Also, by...

  11. Mama's Heading Back to School

    mamabear85 replied to laski's topic in General Students

    I have no advice to offer except to say I am in a similar situation. Starting my ADN in August with a 3 year old. I'm very nervous about maintaining a good school-family balance. I know its possible...

  12. starting Fall 2011 - who we are

    mamabear85 replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    August 22 NJ ADN "Lifelong dreams are sometimes over-rated" As an explanation, I have not always aspired to be a nurse, it came to me later in life. I was talking with my MIL and said I was...

  13. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats jnurse21!! Best of luck to

  14. Which stethoscope for nursing school?

    mamabear85 replied to nowayitsmelissa's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks eharper for the info about the facebook page! Really appreciate

  15. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    Hi mriso! I am also in the RN program. Are you starting at Holy Name this

  16. Which stethoscope to buy???

    mamabear85 replied to kelseymalynn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Booo to that, I didn't look that far. Any other suggestions that I wouldn't have to pay shipping

  17. Which stethoscope to buy???

    mamabear85 replied to kelseymalynn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wow, thanks ScottE! I'm impressed by how inexpensive it is

  18. Which stethoscope to buy???

    mamabear85 replied to kelseymalynn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a soon to start student and have been looking into different scopes. REgarding the personalization, does anyone know where I could get a stethoscope engraved once I have it in hand? I called a few...

  19. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    I just PM'd you both with my email. I couldn't send one message to you both, so I had to do two

  20. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, we need to establish our student support system before we even walk in the doors there! I think I'm doing the June one as well. I'm so close to being able to PM. I wanted to ask about and offer...

  21. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    tmhart- here's where I saw the course at HN:

  22. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    Gotcha, thank you :), I'll check it

  23. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    I was on the website LessStress that they recommended and they're all the same cost- $80.00 and 4-1/2 hours. I'll look on the AHA website for other options. HN has one there on July 10 so that's a...

  24. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    Do either of you need to take the CPR course? I have to find one to attend. Peanut901, did you do your uniforms today? Think I'll go next week, I feel like I need to wade through all the health...

  25. Holy Name Hospital

    mamabear85 replied to tmhart's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify, when I spoke to them about my situation they said its not a deadline since it would not be possible for me to make it. I don't want to mess you up, in case that's not true across the...