mrscurtwkids4

mrscurtwkids4

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  1. I passed!

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to Starcrossd48's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: congratulations!!!:balloons: Hope I do as well on my

  2. New Grad Anxiety

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to DimplesRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated May 20th and have been hired on as a graduate nurse at a local hospital. I start my orientation on Monday. I am also feeling the emotions of excitement, terror, and fear running...

  3. Is it a good move to straight for RN?

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to sar4tee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm now nearing 35 years old and I went straight for the BSN. I just graduated May 07. I figured if I'm going to go for my education to become a nurse, I might as well go for the whole bachelor's...

  4. Second-career? what was the first?

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    My 'first' career has been being a mom and wife. I've spent all of my 16 years of marriage taking care of the house, kids, etc. We have 4 daughters. Once the last one was in school, then I started to...

  5. one more thing???

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to lpnhell's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just wanted to post to compliment Daytonite on the thorough response that was given to this post. It is very helpful, especially when I compare what you have written to how it was explain by some of...

  6. What nursing school did or are you attending?

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    This past weekend, I just graduated State University of New York - Binghamton with my BSN!!! Now for passing

  7. Graduated!!!

    mrscurtwkids4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This weekend was my graduation from the State University of New York with my BSN!!! It was a long, emotional, and tiring weekend. I had been promising myself that after graduation, I would quit...

  8. Something that I'm so SICK of hearing...

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to missymarie26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You know, I got a good bit of negativity about going to nursing school also. Even from my parents and other family members. I'm married with 4 kids, and I guess they thought that I would never be able...

  9. Watch your meds CLOSELY! (long)

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Very good advice. I'm just sorry that it was learned in such a difficult way. I hope that she is recovering well from the

  10. So . . .is nursing your final stop?

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm graduating this May with my BSN. I plan on working in surgical telemetry for a year or so and continue back to school for my masters in nursing education. Plan on maybe being an instructor at the...

  11. How many years should u go back on resume?

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to cuddlebug's topic in Nursing Career

    I was having a similar question when trying to write up my resume. You see, prior to nursing school, I hadn't had any jobs except for McDonald's and such here and there just to get out of the house....

  12. Group Projects, UGH!!

    mrscurtwkids4 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering what kind of experiences have you guys had with having to do group projects? I am in the midst of trying to get two different group projects done and having a difficult time. It's not...

  13. Group Projects, UGH!!

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to mrscurtwkids4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, as a follow up....the presentation ended up getting us a 100!! Although I still and pretty upset with how the one person didn't cooperate well within the group. And although she didn't cooperate...

  14. How Your Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye!

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    First, I just want to say how sorry I am that you are having to deal with this. My mother had multiple health issues also. And a number of years ago, she ended up with a sever stroke that paralyzed...

  15. Help! I need a topic for an informative speech!

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Perhaps you might consider covering the topic of what a nurse does. I have heard it a lot this semester that many people, including some nurses, don't fully understand what it is a nurse does. The...

  16. Group Projects, UGH!!

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to mrscurtwkids4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've done that one before too. Ended up doing pretty much the whole project only because I didn't want my grade messed up because of the other members inability to complete their portions or meet up....

  17. yes i got in for sure

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to strivetofinish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had already gotten as far as algebra and trigonometry math courses prior to entering at SUNY Binghamton. I just got a nursing math book and reviewed from that on my own time to prepare. The...

  18. "Hippie" Image

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to MUOStudentNurse's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You know, I took a maternal/child course not too long ago that went into the issue of "natural" childbirth in comparison to "traditional" hospital births. I hadn't really thought about the issue very...

  19. limit to number of csections?

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had 5 c-sections. My personal opinion would be that the number of sections is dependent on the individual and the doctor they have. Just depends on how well the person heals and how "stretchy" the...

  20. Med Terms

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to mandirocker's topic in General Nursing

    My college doesn't require it either. While I was at the community college getting my english and science courses, I decided to take it and use the credits toward electives. It was a wise decision....

  21. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I started in 2002 and will be graduating May 2007!!!! I was 29 when I first started and am 33 graduating. This is after 16 years of marriage and still going strong and 4 daughters ages 14, 12, 10, and...

  22. Any advice-appreciated

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to caregiverms's topic in General Nursing

    Simethecone (Mylicon) works well for gas. At least it works on gas in the GI tract. Eventually that gas will work it's way out. Getting mobile will help get it moving out faster too. Good luck for a...

  23. STUPID PARENTS!! (vent here)

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to tgb3rn's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I've see cases that th child was sued as well for the damages. The child can be held responsible for the damages, it's just you won't be able to see any of it until he's 18 and starts...

  24. thinking of nursing as a career

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to short&sweet's topic in General Nursing

    I think the best way to get over the fear is to face it. I am a senior year nursing student and I was sooo nervous about having to give an IM injection. Well, during this semester, we did a community...

  25. Community College Selection Process-What A Joke!

    mrscurtwkids4 replied to Tim1957's topic in California Nursing

    I had a bad experience with my community college that I started out at also. Where we were you couldn't even put in a change of curriculum request until you finish all of your pre-req's. Well, the day...