gamecaco4 BSN

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1. Skin to skin after delivery

   gamecaco4 replied to Kldrn9963's topic in Ob/Gyn

   In a normal, low risk delivery with a stable mom and baby, we do STS for at least the 1st hour before taking baby to the warmer for measurements, vit k, and physical. Vitals are q30min x4 with the...

2. What does your username mean?

   gamecaco4 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

   The names of my family integrated into one name. Ga = first 2 letters of my husbands name, Me = Me, Ca = daughter, Co =

3. For anyone who went straight into Mother-Baby/L&D as a new grad, do you have any regrets?

   gamecaco4 replied to lexxa25's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I’m still a new grad (December) and still in orientation in OB, doing PP/Mother-baby, well baby nursery (includes transition period from birth to a couple hours after birth, newborn screens, and...

4. Needing clear cut advice on circumcision aftercare

   gamecaco4 replied to Colbryn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   In the birth center where I work, aftercare varies slightly depending on the type of circ done. Gomco gets a large amount of Vaseline in the diaper (no gauze or other dressing), no pulling or cleaning...

5. First patient lost

   gamecaco4 replied to Udmert's topic in General Nursing

   My first was a neighbor. I was on my way to clinical and saw his wife trying to help him down the front steps to the car. Knowing this didn't look "right", I asked if I could help. He collapsed into...

6. prophesy test

   gamecaco4 replied to nursingzzz's topic in Medical-Surgical

   @nursingzzz I can't access it anymore. When you get the link to the test, and click on "begin test" or something similar, theres a message on the top of the page that says something to the effect of...

7. prophesy test

   gamecaco4 replied to nursingzzz's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I took it this afternoon. It wasn't too bad, really. I would look at the guide that is posted with the test (or was for me, anyway) and refresh yourself on the topics given. Good

8. What does your username mean?

   gamecaco4 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

   First two letters in my husband's name, my name, and two of our three kids' names (the third came along a few years after we came up with it).

9. Kellogg Community College Part Time Nursing Program

   gamecaco4 replied to Kdenniston's topic in General Students

   Not an applicant or KCC nurse, but an alumni of KCC prior to moving to GR to attend GVSU's nursing program! Just wanted to say good luck to a fellow Michigander and KCC

10. Given the boot 2 weeks before graduation

    gamecaco4 replied to sealford's topic in General Students

    Good for you for keeping on it and not giving in!

11. Making it better

    gamecaco4 replied to gamecaco4's topic in General Students

    Sorry, I should have elaborated. I realize I'm not special overall...I have been the oldest by many years in every single class I have taken since starting from scratch at a CC in 2012. I am 2 years...

12. Making it better

    gamecaco4 replied to gamecaco4's topic in General Students

    I would typically agree. I only have 2 co-requisites left to take and won't start the BSN program until August....if I get in with my 3.4+ GPA (I know it isn't competitive. I'm thinking ahead because...

13. Making it better

    gamecaco4 posted a topic in General Students

    I am a very non-traditional student. I am in my thirties, married, moved across state to attend university and have 2 kids, one of which is special needs. Anyway, I've truly busted my butt going to...

14. Fall 2016 Nursing School Applicant Support Group

    gamecaco4 replied to emmjayy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tell us about the school you're applying to. I have applied to Grand Valley State University's January '16 start date for the BSN program. What pre-reqs are you completing? This term, I'm taking...