HeartsOpenWide RN

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    Medical Assistant

    HeartsOpenWide replied to bre9's topic in General Nursing

    Most programs are about 2 semesters. Yes you would need hands on training. Medical Assisting does not pay well, if you need the job for money I would say go into nursing, if you just want to get out...
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    What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    I actually like nursing school, accept for test time, I get super nervous. When I get discouraged I remember how much I want to be a midwife, how so many things in my life point to me being a nurse,...
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    MA or LPN?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to MooreDiva's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As an LVN you can work nights or days; just like your husband. MA usually work in Dr.s offices and work 9-5 and get paid a lot less than
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    Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    HeartsOpenWide replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    I heard it from one of my teachers. Said she heard they lost it; regarding teacher problems I guess...too many BSN teachers not enough masters, phD instructors I guess, she was not specific but she...
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    Applying to Sacramento State's ASBSN Summer 2008

    HeartsOpenWide replied to JakeyWakey's topic in California Nursing

    I heard the Sac state nursing porgram lost its
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    How to become a holistic nurse?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to LPNMeg06's topic in Holistic

    My BSN program is one of three holistic nursing programs out of the country. When I graduate I am eligible to sit for the holistic nursing certification exam. My school is one of those three that...
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    What is the difference between LD nurse and CNM

    HeartsOpenWide replied to lmRNstudent08's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    An L&D nurse is a nurse that either has an ASN or a BSN and working in labor and delivery. A CNM is a certified nurse midwife. She has go through a masters program (after getting her BSN) and has...
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    Her perfume stinks!!

    HeartsOpenWide replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    you need to say something to her or your BON, it is very inconsiderate for her to do that; she is not only not thinking about you but she is more importantly not thinking about her patients. If I were...
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    Will nursing change w/ Nonpayment for Performance (Medicare)

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know if this will improve nursing or not long term. But what I foresee is more cost for the uninsured as well as privately insurance companies. I have friends that work in billing, I...
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    No Longer a Student :(

    HeartsOpenWide replied to student1000's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Last year around this time to be exact, after a midterm that I did not pass by 1% (but later passed when the teacher threw out one question) I woke up the next morning feeling like some one had just...
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    Do LPN/LVN's work with NICU or Maternity Wards?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Redlion's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are three hospitals where I live and non of them even have LVNs anymore, they all work in nursing
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    Do you think there will be a nursing "draft" someday?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see this as happening. I would refuse a nurse that was drafted against her/his will. I do think that part of the problem is rooted in the schools. Waiting list 2 or more years out...there are...
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    Careful with those Crocs

    HeartsOpenWide replied to EmmaG's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hopefully all the hype will get the folks at Crocs to make some improvements; I love my crocs and have never had any problems; but the ones mentioned sound scary and most seem to stem from the...
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    Health food store giving medical advice

    HeartsOpenWide replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    I think herbs are great, but I would not ask some one at the health food store about them. Herbs can be very healing (and toxic if you do not know what you are doing!) and it is wise to get advise...
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    FNP....in hospitals.....in L&D?

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My academic goal is to become a Nurse Midwife. I work for an FNP in a doctor's office (who is the one who encouraged me to go on to nursing) keeps showing me stuff and even having me "try" procedures...
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    Piercings

    HeartsOpenWide replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have my nose pierced and I had a Monroe, but I took it out on my own, I was never asked to. I am sure every school is different. A lot of girls in my class have their noses peirced and even some of...
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    Medical Assisting questions

    HeartsOpenWide replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    $25/hr?? That sounds like a misunderstanding or a big fat lie. I worked as an CMA for 4 years before I went onto nursing school and I was still only making $9/hr when I left. Yeah, your school is...
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    how much does nursing clinicals cost

    HeartsOpenWide replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Students

    my school charges by the unit plus $20 for a "lab fee" which I am not sure what that is all about because we are not actual in the lab at school, just at
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    A& P, Micro and Stats too much in one summer?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to MemphisTiger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    to add to this: Micro, Physio and Anatomy are all important classes...just how much information will you retain if you cram through these courses? You WILL use this information in your nursing...
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    A& P, Micro and Stats too much in one summer?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to MemphisTiger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would not do any more than one of any of theses classes in the summer; I took anatomy and stats with an art class and that was douable, I also took micro; organic, organic, and bio-chem; and human...
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    what is wrong with this advisor? Power trip?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, that is harsh, obvioulsy you made a typo, no one puts their own words into blocked format...the teacher should know that...you should ask him when the last time he walked on water
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    What's everyone's definition of Natural Childbirth?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to pirap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Natural childbirth seems to be a definition that is different to everyone. Some say natural childbirth is when you do not have a c-section. To me, natural childbirth is ZERO interventions, no drugs,...
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    do they look at your grades/volunteer stuff?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to keke56's topic in Nursing Career

    they will not look at your grades. I am not sure about the nursing club thing, but I do know that they will look at the volunteer thing. Anything that would normally go on a resume they will look at...
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    Common Problems With Breastfeeding

    HeartsOpenWide posted a topic in General Nursing

    "So often in nursing school we have to write these papers that often come out sounding like an astute textbook. Confusing facts to the lay person, big words, medical terminology, etc. I wrote this...
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    Should Nurses be Role Models?

    HeartsOpenWide replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I voted for the "hidden faults ok" although this could be hard for some one that is obese (not trying to make an argument whether or not they can help it or not) I do think a smoker should go...