RubySlippers06

RubySlippers06

Member

  • Content

    139

  • Visitors

    4,318

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    6

All Content by RubySlippers06

  1. Books: keep'em or sell'em

    RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I've heard that you use the med surg book a lot. Stephalup, buying an older version is a great idea! Sometimes I think the authors/publishers will change one or two things just to continually...

  2. Books: keep'em or sell'em

    RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in General Students

    I'm just starting a program right now. I may keep my basic nursing book. I just wasn't sure if I'd ever open it again and I may a well get the $80 while I can... That is, if I'm not going to need it...

  3. Has anyone taken A&P and Microbiology in the same semester????

    RubySlippers06 replied to CNAJessi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in your shoes and a little worried. I'm taking A&P II w/lab, micro w/lab, pharmacology, and American Govt I next semester. I don't work (thank God!) but I am an army wife. So my husband is...

  4. Doulas

    RubySlippers06 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey all! I am about to start a nursing program and I'd eventually like to become a CNM. I've been throwing the idea of being trained as a doula around for about a year now. Do you guys think this...

  5. Doulas

    RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me a little about your experience. I had a really horrible pregnancy, labor, and birth experience with both children. It was partially due to being really...

  6. What Should I Do

    RubySlippers06 replied to jonesie28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There aren't really any "pre-nursing" programs. You just need to take the necessary prereqs for a nursing program. You will just have to research different nursing programs near where ever you will be...

  7. PREGNANT while in nursing school??

    RubySlippers06 replied to lovinla23's topic in General Students

    HA! I did not even look at the date. Thank you for pointing that out

  8. Doulas

    RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    queenanneslace, you make a good point about the training being beneficial when I start as a CNM. I would imagine you will be hired into L&D before a new grad with only her/his clinical rotation as...

  9. PREGNANT while in nursing school??

    RubySlippers06 replied to lovinla23's topic in General Students

    I agree with waiting to become pregnant. If this is your first, you don't know how your body will react to being pregnant. When I got pregnant with my first, I was extremely healthy and active. I was...

  10. Doulas

    RubySlippers06 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! That is what I am thinking as well bc I have to do my ADN then bridge to BSN. The only thing that is kind of holding me back is $$ it takes for training and time. However, I'm starting to...

  11. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

    RubySlippers06 replied to MsAlba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you MsAlba! The deployments come with the territory unfortunately. There are a ton of online programs for RN to BSN and I think they usually last 2 full time

  12. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

    RubySlippers06 replied to MsAlba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have two young children as well. For my career, it would have been better for me to go straight for my BSN. However, I'm not okay with letting my kids be in daycare from 0630 to 1630 five days a...

  13. Best places to gain experience before going to the ICU

    RubySlippers06 replied to Sephrin's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Where I am from, the only places an LPN/LVN are LTC, Psych, and I think some home care

  14. Pay Grade: Having an AS vs. a BS

    RubySlippers06 replied to MsAlba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could always do the ASN and then bridge to your BSN while working. That is what I chose to do bc I have two children and it is a lot cheaper and less time consuming if I get the ASN first. Also, I...

  15. military service male nurse

    RubySlippers06 replied to PinBall's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Do you have them on your hands? I don't think you will have a problem. However, there is a very good chance you will need to wear long sleeves all the

  16. Happiness vs more money

    RubySlippers06 replied to adamsmom2's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the majority of people here. I used to go to a prestigious, private college where almost all the kids (I'm older) had mommy an daddy pay for everything. In my A&P class, over...

  17. So you want to be a nurse...

    RubySlippers06 replied to Sir Enzyme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I am getting ready to start school and I've been concerned if the rewards of nursing outweighs the drawbacks. Recently, I have decided to ignore the negativity...

  18. I have to choose between being a nurse or mother!

    RubySlippers06 replied to luvmykids0810's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm with these people. I'm so sorry that you are going through this and having to deal with it. I come from a large family and we (the kids) never had new clothes, couldn't do extra curricular...

  19. Still a new grad for 1 1/2 yrs.

    RubySlippers06 replied to alisa1226's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some community colleges offer RN refresher courses. Maybe you could look into

  20. Should I take Intro to Chem online during the summer?

    RubySlippers06 replied to ICU_UcMe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel your pain of being a wife and mother and trying to get done with school. Personally, I think online summer classes are way harder than in-class summer classes. When you are in class, the...

  21. MidAmerica Nazarene University ABSN Spring 2013 students

    RubySlippers06 replied to pink0605's topic in General Nursing

    Is this the MidAmerica in Olathe, KS? If so, that is a really good school. I am from that area and I have never heard anything bad about the school. Good luck! I am trying to decide if I should finish...

  22. Nursing school is causing anorexia, help!

    RubySlippers06 replied to missk88's topic in General Students

    When I get overly stressed, my appetite goes out the window as well. However, your body needs nourishment. Some things that help me manage stress are yoga and other form of exercise. Yoga is my...

  23. Anatomy advice

    RubySlippers06 replied to Austincb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm with the other on listening to other lectures. It really helped me if I could teach the material to someone else. Is there someone in class you can get this to take turn "teaching" the processes...

  24. I'm 23 and doing my pre-reqs...wondering...

    RubySlippers06 replied to taraer1206's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think you're to late by any means! Your situation sounds a lot like mine... On I have two kids and am now married. I waited to go to school until I knew I wouldn't ruin my GPA and could afford...

  25. Frontier ADN to MSN

    RubySlippers06 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh wow, I didn't realize they didn't award the BSN. Thanks for