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  1. Nursing is not for you if you don't have a burning passion for it?

    blaundee replied to .CJ.'s topic in General Students

    Your teacher gets paid to be a nurse AND teacher, she doesn't do it for free. .. just saying. If several people that knew you well were telling you that you aren't cut out for it, you might...

  2. Combating nerves

    blaundee replied to alisonurse's topic in General Students

    I'm not in nursing school yet, but here's how I learned to control my nerves- whenever I begin to feel nervous (because I'm being watched, am in a competition, or at a interview, etc), I tell...

  3. Male Student in OB Rotation

    blaundee replied to dreblanco's topic in General Students

    When my sil was in labor with her 4th child, someone came in to ask her if the students could watch. They told her how many there were, and that 2 of them were male. They said something to the...

  4. Male Student in OB Rotation

    blaundee replied to dreblanco's topic in General Students

    Exactly. Put yourself in that position... would YOU want strangers looking at your orifice while it's spread open, bleeding, possibility

  5. Male Student in OB Rotation

    blaundee replied to dreblanco's topic in General Students

    Not exactly what you asked, but here's my personal perspective fwiw... when I had my miscarriage, I wound up in the ER from excessive bleeding. My regular ob was a woman, but the ER doctor and...

  6. Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    blaundee replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    O. M. G. I love this

  7. Affordable nursing assistant programs

    blaundee replied to TABonifacio's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Call up all of the nursing homes in your area and ask them which CNA program they prefer to get new hires

  8. When Do I Apply?

    blaundee replied to GhostGal1996's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Usually CNA classes require you to do clinicals at different facilities. During these, I'd suggest really checking out the facility- pay close attention to the staffing ratio, and get to know the...

  9. 42 Years Old - Is it too late to become a nurse?

    blaundee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm glad I found this thread. I'm 35, and wondered if I'm too old to become an RN. I want to begin taking my prerequisites this fall. I've actually wanted to be a nurse for several years, but I kept...

  10. Worried my Ultrascope is too "cute"

    blaundee replied to DroogieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If it makes you happy to look at, and you can handle occasional teasing, keep it. I would. I love pink and girly stuff, and anyone who doesn't can kiss it

  11. Compression Socks: Knee-Highs or Thigh-Highs?

    blaundee replied to adventure_rn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't like compression socks anyway, but if I wear them, I only do knee

  12. black socks or white socks?

    blaundee replied to jellybea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Anything clean and comfortable

  13. CNA vs CMA ??

    blaundee posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm an experienced CNA and I love it. However, I'm gong to go back to school- I want to become an RN. Someone mentioned becoming a CMA to work while I work on becoming an RN... What are the biggest...

  14. CNA vs CMA ??

    blaundee replied to blaundee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks

  15. Preserving your marriage while being a good student?

    blaundee posted a topic in General Students

    Do you have any tips for maintaining a healthy marriage while going through nursing school? (Assuming you already have a healthy marriage, and are dedicated to making your marriage last AND to being...

  16. do you wash your hair every day?

    blaundee replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have long (down to my pants pockets), thick, wavy hair- I have not been in a healthcare job in a couple of years, but when I do healthcare, I wash my hair every day- I change my shoes in the car,...

  17. Preserving your marriage while being a good student?

    blaundee replied to blaundee's topic in General Students

    Red Kryptonite- part of your response was sent to my email, so I'll respond to the little bit that was sent- no, I do not have a job or children, but I'll be giving up most of my volunteer work and...

  18. Preserving your marriage while being a good student?

    blaundee replied to blaundee's topic in General Students

    Thank you Amy! The calendar is an excellent idea that I'll definitely

  19. Preserving your marriage while being a good student?

    blaundee replied to blaundee's topic in General Students

    For example- I'm 33, finally going to start school this fall after many years of wanting to do so. I've been married for 11 years, and he's supportive of this. I do not have a job or children, so my...

  20. Preserving your marriage while being a good student?

    blaundee replied to blaundee's topic in General Students

    Yes, communication.... The one thing that either makes or breaks a marriage... But HOW do you keep up good communication when in school? Are you able to text every now and then throughout the day...

  21. Coworker tried converting me on my break

    blaundee replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a Christian myself, and I do not hide it, but I also do not push my beliefs on anyone. That is NOT professional. As I become friends with my coworkers, I do find out what they believe, and will...

  22. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    blaundee replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for sharing this- I'm taking note of it all :) Hugs to you, you know what to work on now. I'm not a nurse yet, but I've been a CNA... My first CNA job, I STRUGGLED with time management...

  23. Too old? Too young?? Career? Question:)

    blaundee replied to SML456's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, you are NOT too old! I'm 33, will be 34 this fall- and I'm finally going to go to school to become an RN. I've been wanting to for about 10 years but things just never worked out at the right...

  24. Things Little Old Ladies Say

    blaundee replied to raiisfun's topic in Nursing Humor

    Working in the Dementia unit, I had a resident that would follow me around in her wheelchair, muttering things about me and the things I had stolen from her, namely her husband and her shoes (neither...

  25. Miss Manners for Nurses

    blaundee replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hate it when people who know that I'm married call me "Miss Last name"... I've been married for over 10 years, and I have certainly earned the" MRS." !!! ETA I don't mind being called Hun, sweetie,...