WanderingWilder

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  1. so embarrassed...

    WanderingWilder replied to kesia123a's topic in General Students

    I would get a doctor's note, you need to take care of yourself. Don't worry about whether or not people are mad at you. Your providers are probably more frustrated then mad because they know what your...

  2. Can't use financial aid for CNA?

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

    My community college also doesn't allow use of financial aid for the cna class

  3. Nursing student health insurance?

    WanderingWilder replied to aarnigo's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry your state doesn't allow short term insurance, that's what I had to do. I wanted to let you know though that you are eligible for obamacare. My sister's new husband was able to sign up for...

  4. Back to school...what do I bring?!

    WanderingWilder replied to law2mom2nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bring paper, pen, binder and textbook. So far all my classes bar the use of a laptop, but thats going to be different from school to school. My sciences were also five hours long 9 to 12 for the...

  5. anxiety about evening Childcare

    WanderingWilder replied to Mahogany77's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the posters that suggest trying to find in home care in the evenings, that way he can be home and go to bed in his own house. I don't think you need to put off going to school, but should...

  6. Very confused at this point!

    WanderingWilder replied to wisconsin89's topic in General Students

    Did you actually read her post. She clearly states that she doesn't have any children. She never said everyone with a degree had their parents pay for it. She said she envys people who

  7. 2nd career nurse advice

    WanderingWilder replied to darbyspinx's topic in General Nursing

    There are no online courses to become an RN. Clinicals and labs are hands

  8. Failing 2nd Year

    WanderingWilder replied to armagh94's topic in General Students

    Does your school have a learning center? They would have resources to help you. My school has tutors that will help you organize your paper and proof read it for

  9. Starting an IV with Lidocaine or Not?

    WanderingWilder replied to hayest's topic in Patient Medications

    I had a baby without an epidural to avoid an

  10. Working 12's with small children

    WanderingWilder replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

    I think he just needs more adjustment peroid. He isn't used to parenting alone (please remove the idea that he is watching his kids from your mind). Since he is also in school maybe you could find a...

  11. If I choose a Health Science major, what is my next step?

    WanderingWilder replied to cardenas_a's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should contact an advisor at the school. They most likely have a plan for students interested in nursing school to take. Every school will be different which is why the info you read here is...

  12. Getting into Nursing school with a misdemeanor

    WanderingWilder replied to mrs303abuse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would try to get it expunged even if the school doesn't care and if the BON doesn't care, you will need to have to have a background check for pretty much any job you get as a nurse. Why risk it...

  13. 2 month vaccination question

    WanderingWilder replied to nurselove757's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Babies are seen at 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months 6 months, 9 months, 1 year. At each of these visits several vaccines are giving. Most of which are series that need to be giving so far apart and...

  14. Resignation help

    WanderingWilder replied to mel12345's topic in Nursing Career

    I second don't feel bad, if they needed to let you for some reason they wouldn't hesitate. Give your notice, leave on good terms, and enjoy your new

  15. Can you be pregnant in nursing school?

    WanderingWilder replied to leikela91's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't wait a year. Most women work through a pregnancy anyway. While a little different i still imagine it's doable. Talk to the school I'm sure it's a situation that's come up

  16. 7/3 WILTW: Brain Development, Standardized Patients and Female Condom

    WanderingWilder replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same issue with phones. I have no problem making calls at work, its a big part of my job. On my time though the phone is

  17. Starting RN program this fall - what to expect?

    WanderingWilder replied to charleyq's topic in General Students

    My first semester is four days a week. Lecture is 3 hrs for 2 days and lab/clinical is 6 hrs for 2

  18. Animal Vets Sterilizing Human Females?

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

    The problem with this is who gets to decide who is incapable of raising a child and who is? Sure some might be obvious but most would not be. Following these lines shouldn't all parents put their...

  19. 12 hour shift husband and baby, what works best

    WanderingWilder replied to adra's topic in General Nursing

    I already responded but I was rereading your post I can't believe he is seriously suggesting that you not sleep for 48 hrs straight. I have to wonder if he really wants days off with you to be...

  20. 12 hour shift husband and baby, what works best

    WanderingWilder replied to adra's topic in General Nursing

    I would not set yourself up to not be able to sleep in between shifts, I wonder if he would like this plan so much if he was the one who did nights. Having all your days off together would be great...

  21. Animal Vets Sterilizing Human Females?

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

    If you are interested in learning more Google Laconia State School. Awful

  22. Starting RN program this fall - what to expect?

    WanderingWilder replied to charleyq's topic in General Students

    We were told just lab and

  23. Starting RN program this fall - what to expect?

    WanderingWilder replied to charleyq's topic in General Students

    I just had my orientation. Basic things were no dangle jewelry, like necklaces. No more then two studs in each ear. No tongue piercing. Hair needed to be tied back. Nail polish could be clear or...

  24. What would you do?

    WanderingWilder replied to UNHRN's topic in General Students

    Erase

  25. A Headache is not an emergency

    WanderingWilder replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    I feel so lucky to live in a town where the hospital has 7 days a week nonemergent walk in care from 7 to 6. A lot faster then the ER, cheaper and leaves the ER free for