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  1. Healthy women schedule C-sections to prevent vaginal stretching

    nurseygurlie replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's why we provide the information, the risks, informed consent, our nursing duty. Then the patient makes their own decision. Then we support them without passing judgement. Cuz that's our job....

  2. Healthy women schedule C-sections to prevent vaginal stretching

    nurseygurlie replied to rph3664's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I never wanted a cs, but after three lady partsls....I can see the pro side of remaining intact. Let's empower women and our patients to make their own decisions based on what is important to them....

  3. UTA general ED courses

    nurseygurlie replied to RnBound0510's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I'm currently taking statistics online with UTA. It's an okay class but it's not easy to sit at the computer and spend hours trying to learn statistics alone. The teacher has audio lectures set to...

  4. Want to vomit

    nurseygurlie replied to HCollier's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Destress, deep breath and focus on giving your best answer for each question. That's all you have to do! You can prepare for that.In terms of studying and learning the exact content you need for your...

  5. teaching first clinical class

    nurseygurlie replied to JenMSN11's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My first clinical instructor gave me great advice that had a profound impact on my learning through nursing school. "If you don't know what's going on with your patient at the cellular level, you...

  6. San Antonio, Tx Nursing

    nurseygurlie replied to bdbrdb's topic in Texas Nursing

    San Antonio College has a 9 month LVN-RN program, its an associates degree at a public school so its the most affordable option. If you can stand a few additional pre-reqs, I would look into UT Health...

  7. Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    nurseygurlie replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I always feel like the energy that nurses spend on this issue wastes so much time. The most efficient way to handle it is just anticipate and plan the pain medicine as part of their care. If you know...

  8. Any tips with smells? Please!!!

    nurseygurlie replied to AML2007's topic in General Students

    a mask with a teabag inside, works every time and both are available on almost every floor, unit or

  9. Why doesn't the NCLEX include skills demos?

    nurseygurlie replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is not a test that measures whether or not you have the clinical skills to be a nurse; you'll get that evaluation when you go to work and you have to pass and have documented that you met...

  10. what units of chemistry needed in nursing?

    nurseygurlie replied to poodloo28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think there is a lot of chemistry in nursing. All of the electrolytes are chemicals, it's good to be familiar with how they interact with each other. It's helpful to understand dissociation,...

  11. Senior nursing students I just want to say.....

    nurseygurlie replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    Two

  12. Does it matter where you got your BSN from?

    nurseygurlie replied to Toomuchcoffee's topic in General Students

    "I knew someone was going to try and say that. You don't have to LOVE your job to be able to do it competently" I agree with that. I have no doubt that someone with your focus and planning would be a...

  13. Does it matter where you got your BSN from?

    nurseygurlie replied to Toomuchcoffee's topic in General Students

    "I enjoy human interactions, but not necessarily in love with the idea of taking care of someone who's in the worst state ever, don't get me wrong, I can do it but I don't think I'll love it." People...

  14. Nursing hours

    nurseygurlie replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    I just got hired for my first nursing job doing 8 hour shifts in my dream unit, OB-GYN. There are so many different settings and units to work in, you can find what you're looking

  15. CNM Questions

    nurseygurlie replied to NurseB_'s topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have the same plans as you do, so I can't speak from an experienced perspective. However, I have a few views about some of the comments you made in your post. I recently accepted a job offer at the...

  16. I got fired today

    nurseygurlie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you never even started the job, it isn't necessary to put it on your resume or explain it to anyone. Good

  17. I am an OB Nurse :)

    nurseygurlie posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I received a job offer for a staff nurse position at the top hospital in my city, in the Women's Health unit! I have always wanted to work OB, I am thrilled to join the specialty!!! I graduate in two...

  18. I am an OB Nurse :)

    nurseygurlie replied to nurseygurlie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, this is my first job in OB. I've been working at another hospital for the last 20 months. How did I land it? I've been building my resume since the first day of nursing school, got involved in...

  19. new grad interviewing for ER tomorrow!

    nurseygurlie replied to sf415's topic in Emergency

    I'm in San Antonio. They asked me to shadow as part of the interview process. I work at a different hospital as a PCA so I feel like I will be helpful, I hope it goes well :) Where are you

  20. new grad interviewing for ER tomorrow!

    nurseygurlie replied to sf415's topic in Emergency

    I think it went well! It lasted a long time and I'm going back tomorrow to shadow. It's my top pick position so I am VERY hopeful, I hope I make a good impression tomorrow!! Good luck

  21. new grad interviewing for ER tomorrow!

    nurseygurlie replied to sf415's topic in Emergency

    How did it go

  22. new grad interviewing for ER tomorrow!

    nurseygurlie replied to sf415's topic in Emergency

    Congrats!!!! I am also a new grad with an interview tomorrow! I am bringing my portfolio, 5 resumes and then a loose paper copy of my portfolio in case they need the documents separated for any...

  23. Care Plan for Abdominal Abscess

    nurseygurlie replied to sleepysilver's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The nursing diagnosis has more to do with the way the disease is affecting the patient, rather than the disease itself. I also want to say there is a difference between Risk for Impaired Skin...

  24. New Nurse Needs Orientation Advice

    nurseygurlie replied to Silvergem800's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the best thing you can do is just pick one task or aspect to work on at a time. Like work on mastering a three minute or less assessment. Or try to find ways to shave time off of your med...

  25. Priority assessment..Respiratory or cardiovascular?

    nurseygurlie replied to Blu rose's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree, pick the killer answer!! The first thing I do with any nursing question is try to figure out if anyone is about to die from something. If not, then I go back and prioritize. You should also...