calebsmom0822

calebsmom0822 has 8 years experience and specializes in NICU, Mother-baby, home health care.

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1. Weekenders Working Weekday Holiday?

   calebsmom0822 replied to WeekenderSims's topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree with Jules. At my previous employer, I only worked weekends, and we still had to rotate holidays that fell during the week. Again, if everyone is rotating correctly, it should be done in a fair manner. Also, there were plenty of peop...

2. Any lactation consultants here?

   calebsmom0822 replied to momx4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi momx4 I'm also an RN,BSN pursuing my IBCLC. I "plan" to sit for the exam in July. I can most certainly help you out, give you some pointers. Especially with documenting your breastfeeding contact hours. :) PM me or email me at my email address on ...

3. Volunteering on L&D/Mom Baby Floor

   calebsmom0822 replied to blueelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I actually was hired right out of nursing school into L&D. And this was with a regional hospital in SC. Though I only worked in L&D for 6 months before going into the NICU at another hospital, I know many hospitals will hire new grads into t...

4. starting on nights tomorrow. Question..

   calebsmom0822 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked only night shifts, mostly 7pm to 7am my entire nursing career, including when I was a CNA/PCA for 6 yrs. I LOVE IT!! I'll have to agree with UK, that you'll find your own way of getting the desired amount of sleep after your day off, th...

5. RN to BSN

   calebsmom0822 replied to LucasRN's topic in Online Learning

   I'm so glad that you decided to start this month!! Just keep your head up and if you need anything, just send me an email!! my last two classes that i started Monday are Economics and Capstone...I think these two will be my most challenging. We'll ...

6. Loved one soon to be passing

   calebsmom0822 replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so sorry for your grief and will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. I went through something very similar with my 84 yr old grandmother 3 yrs ago. She lived a full life and was such a joy, as most grandmother's are. :) But out of the b...

7. I am ITALY. Hi...

   calebsmom0822 replied to skyes's topic in General World

   Hello!! And welcome! I'm an American nurse living in Germany (my husband is with the US Army) We plan on making a trip to your beautiful country sometime!!!

8. "English Only" Rule at Work?

   calebsmom0822 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure if you're misunderstanding my point. I do not speak German fluently, therefore I DO NOT work in a German hospital. I was speaking in terms of living in this country (GERMANY) Why should I expect THEM to speak ENGLISH to me? Of course wh...

9. nursing schools in Missouri

   calebsmom0822 replied to teague20's topic in Missouri

   Zonnie pretty much listed the nursing schools in STL area. I graduated from Cox College of Nursing in Springfield, MO. I graduated 8 yrs ago, back then, I loved it and loved the instructors, and my class was the first class to have a 100% passing on ...

10. "English Only" Rule at Work?

    calebsmom0822 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Bright eyes, I'm living this right now. I'm currently living in Germany, been here for over a year now, and am learning the german language. Even though German's are taught english in school, i don't expect the germans to HAVE to speak ENGLISH to me....

11. Which Master's Degree should I apply for?

    calebsmom0822 replied to calebsmom0822's topic in General Nursing

    I completey understand your point :) I guess this is where I am on the fence. I'm hoping to get a job with WIC (I could get my hours through working there) while I'm going to school. OR, like you said, I can order the distance learning (home study) ...

12. Which Master's Degree should I apply for?

    calebsmom0822 replied to calebsmom0822's topic in General Nursing

    wow, thank you so much for your insight. :) yes, i've researched the IBCLC website and am aware about how rigorous it is, thus my reasoning behind going for the Master's degree in Lactation. It completely covers everything in the IBCLC exam. I have ...

13. Which Master's Degree should I apply for?

    calebsmom0822 replied to calebsmom0822's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've acquired breastfeeding counseling hours from my 8 yrs NICU experience but since i"ve been here in germany, its been difficult finding a job. I'm hoping to work for WIC in the next month or so :) So that will help also get my hours in. Sinc...

14. Which Master's Degree should I apply for?

    calebsmom0822 replied to calebsmom0822's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for you advice. Yes, I'm overseas, since I'm a military wife, I'm able to work on US Military posts. :) Teach....ick...I'm not sure I have the patience. LOL Who knows, you could be right. Funny, how I have the patience to work w...

15. Which Master's Degree should I apply for?

    calebsmom0822 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, here's the deal. I am an RN with 8 yrs experience in the NICU. I will have my BSN this October. I have always been interested in becoming a IBCLC (International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants). There's a Master's of Arts degree in Mater...