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  1. suggestions for new unit?

    kellyo replied to ttt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a student in a newer facility. They have a shower that can hold the entire extended family, but no tub. From a patient's point of view - I loved laboring in the tub. It's a big draw for some...

  2. My first day in postpartum...

    kellyo replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I start my rotation Monday. I'm so excited, I can't sleep! I feel like I did just before I got married--a mixture of pure excitement and joy, coupled with fear of the unknown. I keep going over...

  3. Considering moving to NC...schools?

    kellyo replied to tlackey's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There's no waitng list at my school (Johnston Community College). Each year applicants are selected on the basis of their entrance exam (HOBET) and their grades from prerequisites. If you don't get...

  4. Trauma: Life in the ER.

    kellyo replied to Jen2's topic in Emergency

    I'm a HUGE of "The Critical

  5. May 17th is the DAY!!!

    kellyo replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yay!

  6. Skirts, anyone???

    kellyo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone out there wear a skirt (scrubs, of course) to work? I've been considering one ever since I've started wearing white support hose. They make my legs feel good, but with the pants on over...

  7. NC online BSN and RN to MSN programs

    kellyo posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Anyone in NC taking the online programs offered by UNC or ECU. I'm in an ADN program, but intend on furthing my education after graduation. Just wanted to know what your experiences are/have been...

  8. NC online BSN and RN to MSN programs

    kellyo replied to kellyo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'll have to check it out. I've got a few semesters of coursework (chem, microbiology, statistics) before that, but no harm in doing some research into the program first!

  9. LPN employment opportunities Wake/Johnston Counties

    kellyo replied to lizscott nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Sandi: Just another week and my semester will be over! I'll get in contact with you then...

  10. Please Advise for Nursing with Hand Eczema

    kellyo replied to lifestudent's topic in General Students

    The website is

  11. Please Advise for Nursing with Hand Eczema

    kellyo replied to lifestudent's topic in General Students

    My husband suffers from the same thing and he's a chef. He gets his gloves from Allederm. He can't wear regular latex gloves at

  12. Nursing shoes: Dansko or Doc Martens?

    kellyo replied to nursingatlast4me's topic in General Nursing

    I've had two pairs of Dansko's and never found them to be heavy at all. Actually, the Doc's that I've owned were

  13. Skirts, anyone???

    kellyo replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to give it a try. Lydia's has a cargo skirt for $9.99. I can't imagine going all summer wearing support hose and pants to

  14. How many went from new grad to L&D?

    kellyo replied to Foxfour's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Many years ago in middle school, we had this thing where you didn't mention the name of the boy you liked for fear that your dream of dating him wouldn't come true. The same thing now when someone...

  15. Anyone go to med school after nursing school

    kellyo replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Never, ever thought of becoming a physician until I started nursing school. I still want to be a nurse, but after doing clinicals in the OR, I'd LOOOVE to be an orthopedic surgeon! Maybe if I were...

  16. Danskos

    kellyo replied to TLC RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have the Professional design. They come in narrow. My foot is narrow (especially across the heel). The regular 38's were to big. I was so happy when they came out in a narrow width. In the...

  17. LPN employment opportunities Wake/Johnston Counties

    kellyo replied to lizscott nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Sandi: Hello! I live in Clayton. I'm an ADN student at Johnston Community College. I know that some of the medical offices in Wake Medical Park in Clayton hire LPN's. Check out www.wakemed.org....

  18. Multiple Answer Questions on New NCLEX... Help!

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

  19. Immunizations! Argh!

    kellyo replied to Luciole's topic in General Students

    I had the same situation. My doctor died back in the 80's. My high school had my record, and these were accepted by the

  20. Priorities in clinicals

    kellyo posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello all. I'm a 2nd semester ADN student. I was wondering what advice/teaching/guidance you give your students about setting priorites in their clinical day. We don't get our pt information the...

  21. Priorities in clinicals

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

    Thanks, Vicky! I knew I could count on you! I've seen your supportive posts to others. You've given me a map to visualize and plan my day!

  22. Priorities in clinicals

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

    Anyone going to

  23. Weekend programs

    kellyo replied to tamir's topic in General Nursing

    Come on down to NC! We moved here from Philly 7 years ago. We live about 30 min from Raleigh in a town called Clayton. Tons of transplants live here. I'm still a student, but there are so many...

  24. My achin' veins

    kellyo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone else suffer from varicose veins? Ever had 'em treated? Anyone work in a vein clinic? I'm 34 and have had one running down my L leg since I was 18. Never bothered me much--flaired up a bit...

  25. My achin' veins

    kellyo replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    I'll start w/ the support hose recommendations--I can barely get TEDs on a pt, I'd probably break my neck getting them on