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    Working as a CNA while pregnant...

    BSNbeauty replied to R-Will's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on your pregnancy !!!! I'm 38 weeks pregnant and stopped working last week. It was just getting a bit too much working the floor. Since you have a ways to go in your pregnancy I would...
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    Finally got into a LPN School

    BSNbeauty replied to ashsoontobeRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats and I'm wishing you well in program
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    any career changers?

    BSNbeauty replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I started working on my nursing degree fresh out of high school. So I never had a previous career per se. While in nursing school I worked as a
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    NICU vs MedSurg

    BSNbeauty replied to migo1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say go with medsurg based on the fact that you said you are not sure you want to work with babies. Medsurg will give you solid experience and it is not impossible to switch specialties. Ask to do a...
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    How did you guys make the choice to become nurses?

    BSNbeauty replied to planetoi's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is just who I am. I never had an aha moment. I literally graduated from HS and started working on my nursing degree. I do feel that nursing is my ministry and purpose. I have been a nurse for...
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    Felt pretty proud of myself!

    BSNbeauty replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Emergency

    Well done and great job !!!! Recognizing a STEMI is not an easy
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    RN to BSN timeline

    BSNbeauty replied to Emilyinidaho's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have my ADN and will have my BSN by January 2015( prayerfully). I waited 2 years to return to school after my ADN. I waited due to financial reasons and just wanting a break from school. I never had...
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    LPN licence renewal after becoming RN

    BSNbeauty replied to HemOnc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You no longer need your LPN license so do not worry about renewing it. As long as your RN license is active you are fine. We are held to our highest license so the there is no reason to keep
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    All the way to 265!! I feel hopeless!

    BSNbeauty replied to asbk50's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    People pass even when they receive all the questions. Just prepare for the worse but hope for the
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    "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    BSNbeauty replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I believe in God and the power of prayer. Yes, I have earned my nursing license however it would not be possible if it were not for GOD !!!!! I don't see anything wrong with praying for someone to...
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    Helipad fumes

    BSNbeauty replied to sassyann85's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot give you any medical advice per TOS. Talk to your
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    Doing away with Scrubs

    BSNbeauty replied to Kcwestportboy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I worked at an Assisted living facility where we had to wear the polo shirt and khaki pants. I hated that uniform especially when I was on my
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    Be a Nursing Home Nurse or Dialysis Nurse

    BSNbeauty replied to Sablegirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on what your long term goals are. SNF will give you better experience when it comes tp working in a hospital setting. Dialyisis is a specialty and can get pretty
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    Apply for same company who fired me

    BSNbeauty replied to berhaelee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It never hurts to try. The worse that can happen is that they say no. Anything is
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    ADN to BSN compared to ADN to MSN program

    BSNbeauty replied to asnballaboy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Honestly it is totally up to you. What are your long term goals? Most hospitals require for bedside nurses to have a BSN. If your goals go beyond bedside nursing ( education,management,NP,CRNA) then...
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    Adjusting to Nights in the ER

    BSNbeauty replied to alm3RN's topic in Emergency

    Do a search and all your questions will be answered. Your questions have been answered in hundreds of
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    How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    BSNbeauty replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    After highschool I worked as a CNA while doing prereqs for nursing school. It benefited me greatly
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    Bedside nurses and pregnancy

    BSNbeauty replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Welp, I finally made the decision to start my Maternity leave at 38 weeks. Im 37 weeks now. Which means I will be stopping work a week earlier than I planned. I had a Post partum hemorrage yesterday...
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    soap note on postpartum mother

    BSNbeauty replied to midnight2007's topic in General Nursing

    What have you come up with so far ? What does your text books say? We are not going to give you all the
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    Bedside nurses and pregnancy

    BSNbeauty replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Six more shifts left. I think I can make it. My coworkers have been so generous giving me my shifts in the nursery instead of running the floors. By the way, I high jacked this thread. Didnt want to...
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    Priority diagnosis post partum

    BSNbeauty replied to katendan79's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would not consider pain to be a priority dx in PP. I would choose Post partum hemorrage as a priority. For the infant respiratory distress is more if a
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    Former LPN's, what path did you take?

    BSNbeauty replied to joqueen's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I graduated from my LPN program in 2009. I completed the LPN-ADN bridge program in 2011. I have one more class left to complete in December and then I'll be done with my ADN-BSN. I currently enrolled...
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    Night Shift Advice

    BSNbeauty replied to mickeyrose912's topic in General Nursing

    Type "night shift advice" in the search box and you will have tons of advice. This question has been asked and answered several times on AN. Congrats and good
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    WBCs in urine

    BSNbeauty replied to Jade268's topic in General Nursing

    We really focus on nitrates and sx of the pt. Elevated wbc is not used to soley
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    Student Nurse

    BSNbeauty replied to schroe35's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would personally love to see more male nurses in OB. There are none at my job. It would be nice it there though. I also agree with the PP. Male nurses are needed