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  1. What does it take to be an RN?

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

  2. Salary question??

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't have the flexibility of moving right now. Dh loves his job, and we have family here to help us with the kids. BUT, California sounds great! I'm in the midwest, pretty far from any coast... and...

  3. Teacher needs work

    maggijo posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a teacher but I want to go to nursing school in the next few years. I can't go yet, but I want to get some job experience in a hospital setting. What can I do with a BA in Spanish/psychology and...

  4. midwife vs. ob/gyn

    maggijo posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I noticed recently that some local hospitals are looking for CNMs, and I was wondering who tends to look for midwives vs. an ob/gyn? Why would someone choose one over the other? Anything you can tell...

  5. baby sleeping in same bed as parents

    maggijo replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I know alcohol can play a role in accidents, but sleep deprivation is also a powerful and scary force, as well. I did some strange things in my sleep, according to my husband, after the birth of my...

  6. baby sleeping in same bed as parents

    maggijo replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    It's probably not your business, but if I were in your shoes, I would ask if they have considered a co-sleeper that attaches to the side of the bed. As much as I am a proponent of having your infant...

  7. St. Louis Community College

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    1studentnurse, do you know if SLU allows you to apply for the 4-year/traditional BSN, even if you already have all of the science courses and another bachelor's under your belt, instead of applying to...

  8. St. Louis Community College

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I will probably go to Meramec, but I am also looking into BSN programs that allow for a part-time class/clinical schedule. I already have a BA, and it seems like the only programs I can find are...

  9. St. Louis Community College

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    How long did you all wait to be admitted into the SLCC program? Do you know how long the current wait list

  10. midwife vs. ob/gyn

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks for all of this helpful info. I like the personal reasons even more than the websites, etc. I have already read those... I was hoping for more anecdotal stuff, which is great. I had 2...

  11. My First Delivery, Not A Good Experience

    maggijo replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    That is a tragic story. Breaks my heart. On a different note, please be careful with the "most dangerous city in the US" comments when discussing St. Louis. The flawed report that listed St. Louis as...

  12. career guilt

    maggijo posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering if other people have experienced something similar: I really want to go to nursing school, but I am struggling with the decision because I already have an established career as a...

  13. career guilt

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thanks for all of the stories and advice. I think I just wanted to know there are other people out there in similar situations. it's going to be a tough decision in any case, but if I feel this...

  14. master's degree in another field...will this help salary?

    maggijo replied to graceland's topic in General Nursing

    great question! I hope people respond. I also have my master's (K-12 Spanish teaching) and 6 years of teaching experience. I was wondering if this would weigh in at all when it comes time to look for...

  15. wannabe lactation consultant

    maggijo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a few questions about becoming a lactation consultant. I am not an RN yet, but planned to go to nursing school in the next few years. I have a 4-year degree and master's in another field, not...

  16. Do you have a nursery at your facility?

    maggijo replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would have liked all of that help with my new babies, but I was in a huge hospital with busy nurses who couldn't devote time to demos, etc. In retrospect, I should have gone to a smaller hospital...

  17. Do you have a nursery at your facility?

    maggijo replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    24-hour rooming in sounds good in theory, but lots of new moms initially lack confidence in caring for their newborns and it is incredibly daunting and intimidating. They often feel lonely and...

  18. Do you have a nursery at your facility?

    maggijo replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was very thankful for the option to have someone look after my sons for a couple of hours here and there while I was in the hospital. New moms need rest! I know some people have very strong opinions...

  19. St. Louis BSN programs

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am considering my options for ASN vs. BSN programs in St. Louis. Can anyone tell me if this is a complete list of the Accelerated BSN programs in St. Louis: Barnes-Jewish, UMSL, SLU, and Maryville....

  20. Teacher or Nurse? HELP!

    maggijo replied to Hnebun's topic in General Nursing

    As a former teacher, I don't recommend going into teaching because of the time off. Yes, you will have the same vacations as your kids, but you will spend part of those vacations lesson planning,...

  21. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    maggijo replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Kirkwood, MO and I'm a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom. I was on my way to nursing school when I had an unexpected high risk pregnancy and had to go on bedrest for 10 weeks. Nursing...

  22. St. Louis Community College

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response. I am trying to weigh all of my options and I was wondering, if I have all of my non-nursing classes and science courses finished and I only nursing classes left, will the...

  23. Crime in St. Louis?

    maggijo replied to peezers's topic in General Nursing

    That survey is a joke. It does not take into account the Greater St. Louis area, only St. Louis city. Don't worry about what you have read. St. Louis is a wonderful place to live and work. SLU and...

  24. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    maggijo replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    I have considered everything under the sun and still do. I am a former teacher- middle and high school Spanish teacher. I'm surprised there aren't more teachers listed here. I would think there would...

  25. microbiology for pregnant women

    maggijo posted a topic in General Students

    Did anyone take Microbiology while they were pregnant or know someone who did? I am taking it now and I am 5 mos. pregnant. The instructor seems to think I am perfectly safe, but I am concerned about...