LilPeanut MSN, RN, NP

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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LilPeanut replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    It's also frustrating as a parent when you are sent to the ER by the Dr. for what you really feel is non-emergent, but it's apparently the only way to get things done. My son had fractured his fibula...
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    Nursing student - working as a unit coord

    LilPeanut posted a topic in Emergency

    In our local Children's ER. I'm very excited about this - it's almost perfect for me, as it is a fast-paced, high acuity environment. I'm going to be an NNP by the time I get done with...
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    NP education - a rant

    LilPeanut replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not sure if I should continue to respond to this thread, seeing as my BA clearly did not impart me with any critical thinking skills - apparently they are only a skill that BSN students receive....
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    NP education - a rant

    LilPeanut replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh, and my school's NCLEX/NP Licensure exam pass rate is 100% for Direct Entry. Why? Because we work our butts off. You want to tell me a 19-20 year old girl who has never lived life on her own is...
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    NP education - a rant

    LilPeanut replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, I am one who is taking "the easy way out" or whatever you want to call it. I'm doing a direct entry MSN program to become an NNP. I have a BA in Spanish and International Studies. NNPs...
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    Preemie/NICU-isms

    LilPeanut replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    apanter: I would recommend waiting at least a couple of years before starting back to school. I'm going back right now and it is very rough to do with kids; mine are 2 and almost 5 with no major...
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    Preemie/NICU-isms

    LilPeanut replied to mermom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My son was a wimpy white boy, I thought it was cute! :) I look at it as more of a term of
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    Columbus, OH NICU's

    LilPeanut replied to BabyNurse513's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not working in any of them yet, but the Riverside sattelite of the Children's NICU has always been a favorite of mine as a parent. I'm going to be hopefully working in Children's ER soon as a...
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    You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    LilPeanut replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    You cheerfully tell your waiter as you study during dinner which cuts of steak come from which muscles and where they are on the human body. Then add cheerfully, "It really does look the same in the...
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    Trying to get a NICU unit coord position

    LilPeanut posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've got an app in and am waiting to see if they will call me for an interview next week. The HR guy said I made it past the first round of cuts, so hopefully I'll make it through the next round. I...
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    Trying to get a NICU unit coord position

    LilPeanut replied to LilPeanut's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I didn't get it, but I do have an interview on Tuesday for a unit coord in the ER, which, except that it isn't in the NICU, looks to be even better for me, hours-wise. The lady on the phone seemed to...
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    Adding Fortifier ??

    LilPeanut replied to cmorriscat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My concern with the HMF is also that it has cows milk proteins in it, which also negate some of the benefits of breastmilk, as well as the artificial iron which interferes with the natural iron...
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    When do you pick your specialty?

    LilPeanut replied to montinurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in an MSN program and we had to have our specialities decided upon
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    7p-7a nurses: do you spend enough time w/ your family?

    LilPeanut replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a chronic insomniac and one thing I'm really looking forward to with nursing (I'm starting this fall) is that I will be able to work nights :) I want to work at night while the kids are asleep,...
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    Would you ever sue for malpractice?

    LilPeanut replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    If there's no question about whether it is frivilous, then there should be no question about whether it is ok to sue or not. Of course it would be ok, that's why there is the ability to sue for...
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    Would you ever sue for malpractice?

    LilPeanut replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    From my own experiences, I would probably not sue, given the information. I'm not aware of a very common preterm labor causing illness that is treatable. *shrug* I know of quite a few diseases that...
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    What do you think about...

    LilPeanut replied to humiliated's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in a direct entry NP program. For those that don't know, it's an accelerated program designed for people with non-nursing/medical degrees to come back to graduate school and become RNs and NPs....
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    Anatomy Physiology Club....NOT A&P

    LilPeanut replied to LilPeanut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really don't know, since I'm in anat now and haven't taken physio. I would really try and get into anat first. Good luck. Go to the class like you're in it, your prof might let you
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    Anatomy Physiology Club....NOT A&P

    LilPeanut replied to LilPeanut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Again, I understand what the difference between anatomy and physiology is. My entire point is to not have the concept explained to me repeatedly, but to find others whose schools teach it separately,...
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    Anatomy Physiology Club....NOT A&P

    LilPeanut replied to LilPeanut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I already know they offer both different types....I'm starting a different thread for those of us who are taking anatomy and physiology separately. From what I've seen, it looks like the difference...
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    ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    LilPeanut replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    It's not a matter of whether it will turn out ok or not. She is an adult and she has to be able to make her own decisions, even if they are mistakes. There's nothing wrong with an ADN program, but...
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    ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    LilPeanut replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    But again, the bottom line is this is not your life. She has to make these decisions and mistakes herself. That is part of growing up. She may do wonderfully in a four year school. Maybe she feels...
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    ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    LilPeanut replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    It's her life and her decision. She might change her mind, she might not; but in the end, it's her choice to make. You pushing is only going to convince her to follow her own path. My mom always...
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    Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    LilPeanut replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We take stats and nutrition our first year (though you can take it early to get it out of the way) The social sciences I think they just assume you have that with your undergrad degree. Lord knows I...
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    OSU Nurse Internship Program

    LilPeanut replied to medicrnohio's topic in Ohio Nursing

    It might just be my track that doesn't go to OSU's med center much. Makes sense, because now Riverside's NICU is operated by Children's, so they would want to stay with Children's as much as they...