katesmom

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1. College & Motherhood

   katesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I do not know how I am going to balance this? My children are 3 1/2 and 8 months old. I registered for a online Math & online Humanities class for Spring 2008. One week into the semester I have...

2. Math Jitters

   katesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have applied to an ADN program. I struggled through Pre-Algebra about 6 years ago at a different college. Unfortanuatly my MATH did not transfer to my new college now I have to take the placement...

3. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

   katesmom replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Im 33 & have been working in healthcare for 5 1/2 years. Ive thought about becoming a Nurse for at least 3 years now, but never commited myself. I have two small children, so the scheduling of...

4. how many nurses work at NICU

   katesmom replied to 50cent's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Im a secretary in a NICU. We have critical babies that are generally 2 patient assignments to 1 nurse. We also have intermediate babies (stable) they are 4 patients to 1 nurse. We staff 14 to 16...

5. Elementary Education or Nursing?

   katesmom replied to Kimmi73's topic in Nursing Career

   Your post really hit home with me. I am so analytical & weigh the pros & cons of every career decision too. Ive become paralyzed by my indecision to become a Nurse. The commitment scares me...

6. Watts or UNC

   katesmom posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

   After careful consideration Ive decided between these two Nursing Programs. I havent applied to either college yet. Im a little concerned about acceptance into UNC because my high school grades were...

7. Advice - Relocating to Cincinnati OH

   katesmom replied to katesmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Thanks AmyLiz & Nursemissthang! . Thanks for the

8. Advice - Relocating to Cincinnati OH

   katesmom posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

   Hi. We are moving back to Ohio. We moved to North Carolina 5 years ago. Im so excited to return to the good ol Buckeye State! Question: Although I used to live in Ohio, Im not that familiar with...

9. Which college in Raleigh/Durahm

   katesmom replied to katesmom's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Thank you for the link. I hope your studies at WakeTech are going well for you.. I didnt get into WakeTech this Fall, so I was looking around for another option? I may end up trying again next Fall...

10. Need Information About Charlotte

    katesmom replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Our friends live in Matthews NC (a suberb of Charlotte). Its great. We live in Raleigh & love making the trip to Charlotte! There is a lot to do in Charlotte. Oh if you love to shop visit...

11. Which college in Raleigh/Durahm

    katesmom posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have been researching nursings schools in the Raleigh area for about a year now. Can anyone tell me about Durham Tech, Vance Granville, Watts Nursing School, ECPI? This is such a transition for me...

12. Im soooo nervous!

    katesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I thought I was going to start the NUR program this Fall, but I chickened out at the last minute & missed my opportunity to get into the classes I need. So now I have to wait another...

13. North Carolina Roll Call

    katesmom replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello everyone! My name is Leah & I live in Youngsville NC (about 20 miles NE of Raleigh) My husbands job moved us here in 2001. Since weve moved here we got married, bought a home & had a...

14. Public Speaking?

    katesmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many of you fear public speaking? Its so silly, but I am so scared that I'll have to give a presentation in Nursing school & its my biggest fear! Not my only fear but my biggest!

15. Thank you L&D nurses

    katesmom posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi. I just wanted to thank all of the labor & delivery nurses out there. When I delivered my daughter in April, I had the best L&D nurse! She was absoulutly amazing!! I would love to hear...