Montessori Mommy

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  1. Any experience with Excelsior "RN to Masters"?

    Montessori Mommy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will be graduating with an ADN next year, and am looking into the RN to Masters program at Excelsior. Anyone have experience with this particular program? I already have a BS in engineering. I'm...

  2. Non NLNAC Accredited schools- how has this affected you?

    Montessori Mommy replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm attending a small, hospital-run school that is not accredited. I checked with NLN, and was told that up until recently private hospital school couldn't be accredited, and my school has chosen not...

  3. What if you don't feel compassionate enough to be a nurse?

    Montessori Mommy replied to hs2005's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing instructor recently told us that nursing school takes all the reasons we wanted to become nurses - caring, compassion, etc., - and beats them out of us with overwhelming amounts of...

  4. Salary question??

    Montessori Mommy replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    The school I attend in upstate NY is a true two year ADN program - although you do attend classes over the summer. You can begin straight out of high school with no previous college credit. I have...

  5. How big is a bone marrow biopsy needle?

    Montessori Mommy posted a topic in Oncology

    Quick question from a nursing student... On our homework is a question asking how big biopsy needles are... I'm not sure where we're suppose to get this information since it's not in the reading. I...

  6. A little discouraged

    Montessori Mommy replied to Altalorraine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm just a nursing student, but I have two children. Please know that the care I received from the nurses both when in labor & delivery and afterwards in mother-baby meant so very much to me....

  7. Help! What is BS/FS q 6 hrs with coverage??

    Montessori Mommy posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a first year nursing student working on my patient prep form for clinical tomorrow. My patient's chart said: BS/FS q 6 hrs with coverage. Can anyone tell me what BS/FS means? I'm getting good...

  8. Help! What is BS/FS q 6 hrs with coverage??

    Montessori Mommy replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you both so very much!! I appeciate you speedy response. I have a great clinical instructor who would have happily answered my question before clinical, but I enjoy having a complete clinical...

  9. Tips for first clinical?

    Montessori Mommy replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    As nervous as you are, remember that you are caring for a person not a "patient". I am a nervous wreck each week before clinicals, but as soon as I introduce myself to my person, and we have a chance...

  10. "Just" a nurse? You can do so much better!

    Montessori Mommy replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    Just an FYI: My "first career" was that of a civil engineer. People always seemed impressed since there are very few females in the field. Now that I have the opportunity to return to school to...

  11. 3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

    Montessori Mommy replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Students

    I'm just a few weeks into nursing school as a 38 year old changing careers. I know this is what I want, and academically, I'm doing very well. I have to admit that the stress has made me consider...

  12. Patients refusing Pitocin

    Montessori Mommy replied to Minou's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm only a nursing student and mom of 2, so maybe I'm clueless... Wouldn't it be "wrong" to give pitocin to a woman who doesn't require it for medical reasons - health of mother and/or baby? I know...

  13. Cpr

    Montessori Mommy replied to nurse051's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took this class last week. It was about 4 hours long. We were required to buy and read "BLS for Healthcare Providers" before attending the class. We were warned that if it was obvious to the...

  14. VERY NERVOUS ABOUT A&P 1

    Montessori Mommy replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A & P I in the spring (online!) and was quite nervous before it began. I think the key is to stay focused on the topic/chapter you are studying. Don't make yourself anxious by looking...

  15. 1a.m. and about to have a nervous breakdown

    Montessori Mommy replied to hooray.for.nerds's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Colleen, Take a deep breath, and try to relax. Try not to look too far into the future, or you will make yourself crazy!! Having concerns about your future & your choices means that you are...

  16. Weeding out of nursing students

    Montessori Mommy replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I would hope there is some "weeding out" going on! I'm starting nursing school in the fall, and have been taking my co-reqs early - to get them out of the way. A & P I and...

  17. How Many is Too Many

    Montessori Mommy replied to Fiona59's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't even imagine 16 kids..... We have two, and I'm overwhelmed!! My husband owns his own business and works long hours, so I'm usually alone with them. I think it has a lot to do with your...

  18. Should a dad be in the room?

    Montessori Mommy replied to GARNPEACH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Honestly, I felt the births of our daughters were as intimate & personal a moment as were their conceptions. :) Granted, the doctor and a few nurses were there, but you don't feel the need to...

  19. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    Montessori Mommy replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how frustrated you feel. It takes a lot to go into an office visit and admit you need help. When you are shot down like that, you just want to cry.... I went to my NP the other day with...

  20. new students - what do you fear most?

    Montessori Mommy replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    Thanks, Coopergrrl! It's nice to know I'm not alone!! When I decided to go to nursing school, I spoke to many women I know who are nurses. Without exception, they were thrilled with my decision and...

  21. new students - what do you fear most?

    Montessori Mommy replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    I'm starting nursing school in August. Here are some of the fears I have..... That patients in clinicals will think it's odd that I'm an older (37) nursing student, and won't want me to care for...

  22. Graduate nurse in NY State?

    Montessori Mommy posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I'm starting nursing school in the August. As a result of my addiction to these boards, I have a few questions I was hoping someone could answer. Honestly, I've learned so much here that I cannot...

  23. Anatomy & Physiology II ONLINE????

    Montessori Mommy replied to BeesAngel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished A & P I online, and I loved it! My professor was wonderful. She was very willing to meet with us if we had any questions, and she answered all e-mails within an hour - even at...

  24. I'm VERY new to this. And I need help on finding a good nursing school!

    Montessori Mommy replied to babylove7477's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, Babylove. You could begin by visiting the NYS Education Depertment website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurseprogs.htm There you can look for nursing schools in your area. Once you find some schools,...

  25. Does NLN accreditation matter?

    Montessori Mommy replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted at a school that is not NLN accredited. I was very concerned, so I e-mailed the head of NLN to get her opinion on the matter. Luckily, she used to live in this area, so she is very...