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  1. Usphs?

    fmrnicumom posted a topic in Government, Military

    I've seen USPHS mentioned in several posts and have checked out their website. It sounds like it could be a good opportunity. Do any of you have any information on USPHS? Do any of you have personal...

  2. Curious as to how many NICU nurses have previous personal experience in the NICU

    fmrnicumom posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am currently taking prerequisites for entrance into a nursing program and feel quite certain I want to work in the NICU. I'm curious how many of you had babies or knew someone closely who had a...

  3. Help!!!! Ques for a nursing student need tonite

    fmrnicumom replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Another one saying B. The others don't really make sense in light of the information you're

  4. Hurley or Mclaren Hospital??

    fmrnicumom replied to mlcRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know this is old but I have clinical at Hurley and I enjoy it there. Most people have been very helpful and willing to share their knowledge. Clinical this semester is second shift and they won't...

  5. How much debt did you graduate with?

    fmrnicumom replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I know that there have to be others out there with higher student loan debt than this. I applaud all of you that did it with no debt or with very little debt! I imagine it must have been incredibly...

  6. Where do I apply?

    fmrnicumom replied to NoBadDays's topic in General Nursing

    I looked at various programs for years while I worked on my prerequisites and made sure other things were in order. I ended up choosing a BSN program because there was no waitlist and with the...

  7. Need topic for a paper

    fmrnicumom replied to cdoesc's topic in General Nursing

    Is there anything you're passionate about? An area you find particularly interesting? Something you've seen that you thought should be changed? Does it have to be within a certain topic or can you...

  8. Returning RN

    fmrnicumom replied to WhiteRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not yet a nurse so can't really help as far as information goes. I just wanted to wish you the best of luck!

  9. Difficult IV stick - Update!

    fmrnicumom replied to Krissiana's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you! Please keep us posted. Sending prayers your way...

  10. What do you write on your pt's bulletin board?

    fmrnicumom replied to Dempather's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, but when I was hospitalized to stop premature labor, and also when my son was in the NICU, they had us choose a goal and wrote that on the board along with the other information....

  11. I am 34 and I want to be a Nurse when I grow up!

    fmrnicumom replied to dairav's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck when you visit the school! Please do keep us posted. We'll cheer you on the whole way!

  12. Securing new grad internship sp miscarriage

    fmrnicumom replied to fmwf's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First, I am very sorry for your loss. I've experienced many miscarriages and know it is incredibly painful. My heart goes out to you. Second, congratulations! It sounds like you handled things very...

  13. Am I CRAZY to stay in school?

    fmrnicumom replied to chnc1024's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you'd be crazy not to stay in school if this is what you truly want. Life is too short to give up on your dreams. Since it looks like money will not be a major concern, if you get further into...

  14. I need some advice please... long

    fmrnicumom replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to wish you the best of luck and hope you find peace in whatever decision you make. As a mother myself, I know it can be agonizing (to put it mildly) to try to figure out what to do,...

  15. I am 34 and I want to be a Nurse when I grow up!

    fmrnicumom replied to dairav's topic in General Nursing

    You are definitely not too old - not even close! I say if this is what you want, go for it. I wish you the best of luck! :)

  16. Sobering first day on the job.....

    fmrnicumom replied to KckStrt's topic in Emergency

    Sending some hugs your way. I wish I had something I could add, something that might help... I also think you sound like an incredible nurse and your patients will be lucky to have you. Hang in...

  17. Is this a bad time of year to

    fmrnicumom replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to wish you good

  18. Why we do it...

    fmrnicumom replied to registerednut1221's topic in General Nursing

    Great post. I hope many others will post why they do it too. Thank you!

  19. For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

    fmrnicumom replied to live4today's topic in Government, Military

    Here is another link: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/intmedstandards.htm Hope it helps! :) If I find any more information, I'll post it too.

  20. For those who wanted information about joining the Army Nurse Corp, this is for you.

    fmrnicumom replied to live4today's topic in Government, Military

    I found this link about questions they supposedly ask: http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Content/0,13898,rec_step04_questions_med,,00.html I do know that you can get waivers for many things, so if...

  21. Medical mgmt of PDA

    fmrnicumom replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not a nurse, but 2 rounds of indocin partially closed my son's PDA. It was enough that they decided to watch and see how he did. It ended up closing on its own after that, even though it took...

  22. Are there ever days you HATE being a nurse?

    fmrnicumom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's friend. I can understand why they're looking for signs things will be okay in every little thing she does. People handle tough situations differently. I wish...

  23. Is 'Going Hospice' a stigma?

    fmrnicumom replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do most hospices have requirements such as I agree, there is a stigma to hospice. I wish there wasn't, because I know how beneficial hospice services can be. I saw what an enormous difference they...

  24. Army Reserve Nurse Corp

    fmrnicumom replied to blinnaggie06's topic in Government, Military

    Did you call or email? I've heard others say you are less likely to hear back if you email. If you called already, call again, and keep calling until you talk to someone. Good luck! :)

  25. Usphs?

    fmrnicumom replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you so much for all of the information! I appreciate it. :)