KarryRN

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  1. Ultrasound vs. Nursing

    KarryRN replied to Yannie021's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN and I considered entering an US program. The program here was full time and would take a lot more time from my family than I wanted. I would look into the requirements if I were you. For...

  2. Best shoes ever?

    KarryRN replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Those of you that wear Crocs, do you wear the white ones or one of the

  3. Age when you had your first child?

    KarryRN replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I got pg with my first when I was 24 and she was born 2 weeks after I turned 25. My second ws born 23 months later, a couple of weeks before I turned 27. My last child was born when I was 29. I...

  4. What are the best shifts if you have kids?

    KarryRN replied to hamlj's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to see that working nights and sleeping while the kids are in school works well for some here. That is my plan. I'm going to take a refresher course and I'll hopefully start working again...

  5. Extended Maternity Leave- How long is too long?

    KarryRN replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I went back to work I was breastfeeding my daughter too. I had my husband take a couple of days off of work the week I had orientation and I pumped while on breaks. She did better than I...

  6. Extended Maternity Leave- How long is too long?

    KarryRN replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I'm a SAHM, but I did go back to work after my first was born. She was about 10 months old when I went back to a new job at a different hospital. I had been out of nursing for just over a...

  7. kids and being Nurse

    KarryRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be watching this thread. I'm an RN, but have been a SAHM for over 7 years. I tried to work 2 12 hours day shifts when my first baby was 10 months old, and I quit after 3 months. I just...

  8. RN refresher programs

    KarryRN replied to SSCOTT818's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't realize you couldn't take a refresher if you'd been out for more than 10 years. I'm sorry you haven't been able to find anything. I've been out of nursing for 6 years and I'm taking an...

  9. Re-entry RN looking for advice breaking into OB...

    KarryRN replied to nightingalemom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been out of nursing for 6 years. I plan on taking a refresher course this fall. I haven't decided what area I want to go into yet. I'm hoping the refresher will help me narrow it down. I have...

  10. Deadly Epidural

    KarryRN replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel the same way. I hate needles, and did not want one in my back. I've had three kids without any medication. It can be done. I had some pain, but I felt it was bearable pain. I know not...

  11. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    KarryRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My kids are named Kacey Danielle, Lucas Ryan, and Nikolas William. Some other names I like for girls: Elizabeth, Peyton, Carly, Kate, and Grace. Some boys names I like are: Marcus, Dillon, Corbin,...

  12. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    KarryRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my last job I worked with some LPNs. They weren't allowed to hang blood, start IVs, or push IV meds. This hasn't been mentioned yet, but the LPNs also weren't allowed to do care plans. Is this...

  13. Precipitous deliveries

    KarryRN replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was having my second baby my nurse was 6 months out of nursing school. She was really sweet and was very encouraging of my wanting to go natural. I became complete quicker than she expected...

  14. Why a C-Section?

    KarryRN replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had three kids all lady partsl and all non-medicated. Epidurals scare the crap out of me, and I liked being able to feel my legs even if I felt all the pain as well. I was able to walk to the...

  15. help with finding a good refresher course

    KarryRN replied to StayHomeMom's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I am also thinking of taking a refresher course and am not sure which is better an online one or a regular one. They both have clinicals. Have you checked your state board of nursing? They...

  16. The bully strikes again

    KarryRN replied to raindrop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you are ready to quit, and I don't blame you. I think at most workplaces the first three months is an orientation period where either the employee or the employer can decide that it is...

  17. Good Hospitals For New Grads in Phoenix

    KarryRN replied to Nemhain's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was in the new grad program at PCH in '98. I don't know if the program is the same, but it was good experience. We took classes and had a pretty long orientation period. I learned a lot from my...

  18. I Can't Sleep!!

    KarryRN replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I'm pretty new here, but I could relate to your post about not being able to sleep during the day and then having to work again that night. I haven't worked in awhile, right now I'm a SAHM, but...