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  1. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    kellyo replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd consider something in between like a birth center with a home-like environment VERY close to the

  2. Future of CNMs

    kellyo replied to studentnurserachel's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    SBE keeps us on her toes when she changes her avitar!!! I just got used to the last one!!! Keep 'em coming!!

  3. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    kellyo replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that! I'd be a rock

  4. Which college in Raleigh/Durahm

    kellyo replied to katesmom's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'd second that on JCC. Intense program, fast-paced and great instructors! Are you in my

  5. Looking to move to Raleigh,NC - HELP!!

    kellyo replied to amelms's topic in Correctional

    I just started my psych clincials at the women's facility in Raleigh. They have quite a few LPNs. I really think I'm going to enjoy the next 6 weeks. Very, very

  6. Your Favorite???

    kellyo replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Stayed out near Boone once in a town called Valle Crucis. Absolutely beautiful. Boone is beautiful as well lots to do and see. We stayed at a lovely B&B called The Mast Farm

  7. Welcome gift bags/ideas for new students

    kellyo replied to whatnext's topic in General Students

    We just hosted our luncheon for new (first level) students on Friday, so everything is still fresh in my mind! 1) Location - our college (CC) has a large lobby area in front of the auditorium that we...

  8. Love this discussion forum!

    kellyo posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm about to start my 2nd year of an ADN program tomorrow, and I'm so glad that there is not a "First year in Nursing" forum. I feel caught in between being a student and letting my mind wander to my...

  9. We are NOT family-centered anymore

    kellyo replied to USA987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We did a rotation (only one day) at the county pre-natal clinic this summer. I absolutely loved it! It was very fast-paced, and the day seemed to fly by. The women there received excellent care,...

  10. Anyone wearing support hose?

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

    Anyone have problems with their toes being crushed in support hose? I find that after a few hours, my legs feel great, but my toes are crushed together because of the seam at the end of the hose. Do...

  11. Looking for info on antepartum units

    kellyo replied to rn/writer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same! I just finished up on a PP, Antepartum and gyn surgical floor in clinicals. I absolutely loved my high risk anepartum patients and am very interested in this field of

  12. treatment for morning sickness

    kellyo replied to LPN@05's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Protein. My sister-in-law's OB suggested peanut butter w/ the crackers in the morning. Seemed to work for

  13. Obstetric fistula--an epidemic in Ethiopia

    kellyo replied to stevierae's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Saw a show on Oprah about it. Very interesting and sad. Apparently, there used to be fistula hospitals in the US long

  14. After graduation present.......

    kellyo replied to gasgiver's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Teeth whitening is on my list, too! I also want/need new flooring throughout my house. Also, a 2 week vacation to Irleland to visit my husband's mum and

  15. Commonly used drugs

    kellyo replied to geminikell's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank's for the info SBE! I was able to "pull this one out of my hat" in clinicals today. Instructor: "Why do you think an order was written for ephedrine?" Smiling, I paraphrased your statement...

  16. Tell me what you like and dislike about nurse midwives

    kellyo replied to midwife2b's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yippeeee!!!:balloons: Well

  17. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    kellyo replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    Straight A's, "marginal" grades, excellent skills, so-so skills. None of us know what things will really be like until we get out there and start working independently. Know your patho, think on...

  18. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    kellyo replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

  19. skills help

    kellyo replied to Spider Cat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rosemadder, where do you work? I live in NC. Will you PLEAAASE be my preceptor???:) :) Thanks for all of your

  20. Do you sometimes get grossed out at clinicals?

    kellyo replied to Imafloat's topic in General Students

    That's the first thing that popped into my

  21. Not sure how to word this - fingers in while pushing

    kellyo replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had two great (great meaning not much pain, but felt total pressure and the urge to push) epidurals w/ my labors. In the first, my CNW inserted her fingers in and pressed down. She said "HERE is...

  22. UPenn Nursing vs. Drexel Nursing Undergrad

    kellyo replied to i-heartnursing's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Here's what I'd do--Go for the scholarship and co-op experience at Drexel. Save yourself the money, and put the co-op money towards the MSN at Penn. I'd work a year or two and then go back to...

  23. How Many is Too Many

    kellyo replied to Fiona59's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My uterus would have fallen out at about

  24. post-clinical day depression

    kellyo replied to elizabells's topic in General Students

    I come home and cry the first few weeks of any new clinical rotation. I think it's just feeling out of control in a new environment. You manage to get a hang of things after a while. Just keep...

  25. So many questions..

    kellyo replied to Cherry2's topic in Ob/Gyn