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  1. Meds you hate to give....

    kellyo replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothin' "Lyte" about

  2. Which college in Raleigh/Durahm

    kellyo replied to katesmom's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    People in our school always talk about "weeding out". Seems to me that they give you just enough rope to hang yourself

  3. Relocating to NC

    kellyo replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Abby: So far, the new grad programs that I've been impressed with are UNC in Chapel Hill and Wake Med in Raleigh. Check out www.wakemed.org. You'll find the new grad description in thier job...

  4. Mental Health Clinicals

    kellyo replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Students

    I absolutely loved my psych rotation at the state prison for women. It was so interesting. I really learned a

  5. Stormy Days for Nurse Childbirth Educators in Raleigh

    kellyo replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I attended a childbirth class at a major childbirth center in Raleigh over the summer (for nursing school). I was very surprised/impressed because the totally stressed natural childbirth--not a...

  6. Nightingale Lamps/Pinning Ceremony

    kellyo replied to ChristinaRN2B's topic in General Students

    Try calling "The Pin People" at 1-800-624-7493. I met these folks (Dick and Charlotte Summerfield) at a student nurse convention. They were very helpful. Medium plain ones (3 1/4" x 6') are $6.00...

  7. Do you know what you want to do?

    kellyo replied to leo_bsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Next rotation was Critical Care.... what I liked about this one was that there was always something to do without you being so busy that nothing could get done, say for example on a med-surg floor...

  8. RN's and the dreaded clinical experience...

    kellyo replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    This is a GREAT thread! I'm in semester 4/5, and we have clinicals 2 days a week/ 6 hours each day. It's not enough. Just when I feel like I'm getting a handle on things, were off the floor and in...

  9. baptizing a patient???

    kellyo replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

  10. 1st job a joke?

    kellyo replied to kgrego11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Found this info on the Chron's and Colitis Foundation website. Hope it helps

  11. help with cardinal movements!

    kellyo replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How 'bout a good old fashioned baby doll with a soft body? I'm pretty visual, so having the doll in front of me and moving it into the proper position really helped

  12. Fundamentals

    kellyo replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi, Vicky! I attended the NCANS conference this weekend and had a great time. I must say, though, I was extremely disappointed with attendance, espcially by the local schools. I'm told that the...

  13. Meal planning for those long shifts....help!!!

    kellyo replied to carolina_girl's topic in General Nursing

    Do you like chili? Someone once gave me a WW recipe (2 points) that is so easy and freezes nicely. Bring along some baked tortilla chips, and you've got a delicious meal with protein, carbs and...

  14. preceptor problems (long sorry)

    kellyo replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Perhaps before next report, you could to say, "I really have learned so much from the way you give report. I'd like to start giving my own report, so I can continue to build my confidence for when...

  15. Fundamentals

    kellyo replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks, Vicky! I'm tutoring first-year students and was searching for more questions to give them! Will you be attending the NCANS conference in Raleigh this

  16. Nursing Scrubs!

    kellyo replied to croyez's topic in General Nursing

    You could make 'em reversible, so that you could wear the warm part on the

  17. L&D Straight out of Nursing School?

    kellyo replied to Siouxz2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the advice. While L&D is still number one on my list, I don't completely "know". It's in my heart, and it's where I think I want to be, but I am not closing off my options for other...

  18. Morbidly obese lady on Nip/Tuck

    kellyo replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    The show was great last night. Nip/Tuck caters to my evil twin dwelling inside me. It's so dark, and I'm usually a comedy/love story kind of a person. Perhaps it's just Julian

  19. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    kellyo replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! It came on every day (the re-runs) at about 4 pm. They always had two episodes... Still love

  20. Questions regarding Duke's CRNA program

    kellyo replied to Williams RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Submit a post to the NC forum. There's a few folks from Durham there.

  21. Process recordings

    kellyo replied to NurseBranch's topic in General Students

    I'm doing one (well, supposed to be doing one) right now!

  22. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    kellyo replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hands down, the best so

  23. Children and career?

    kellyo replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a state government funded scholarship loan for my ADN program. I have to work full-time for two years after I graduate. Be sure to find out exatly what full time means. They may be able to...

  24. Personality traits suited for ER??

    kellyo replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Emergency

    sounds great to

  25. Rooming-in Vs. Nursery Care

    kellyo replied to isemalo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1st child - breastfed, roomed in. Didn't dare ask a nurse to take the baby to the nursery for fear I'd be labeled a "bad mother". 2nd child - 23 mos. later, same hospital - breast fed, roomed in on...