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1. Nursing school mentor?????

   annies replied to annies's topic in General Students

   Thank you, everyone for your help. To answer the question from Loubell - she failed and she is still failing "only missed the last test by one point," yet she still seems to think she is part of the faculty. She disrupts class, answers all questions...

2. Nursing school mentor?????

   annies posted a topic in General Students

   My nursing class has been given a mentor. This woman has been through the first semester of classes, but "did not do as well as she would have liked" and is repeating the entire smester. On the clinical roster she has been designated as a mentor. I ...

3. Worst teacher EVER award...

   annies replied to Jenn_RN's topic in General Students

   Nursing Fundamentals - the instructor (masters degree) read the entire chapter, every class. She didn't read well, lot's of stumbling, mispronunciation of words, etc. When she wasn't reading, she was threatening the class with what she would accept ...

4. Double Masectomy Unnecessary!

   annies replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

   IMHO - Fire the doctor and anyone else that was responsible for the error, revoke licenses and certifications and make sure they NEVER work in health care again. I am tired of listening to the malpractice insurance blues. The insurance rates go up ev...

5. Nurse or Paramedic?

   annies replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

   In the near future, paramedics will be required to have an associates degree, just like RNs. So you will spend 2 - 3 years in school, be out the same amount of money for your education expense and probably make less as a paramedic. The career ladder...

6. clinical uniforms

   annies replied to Venti Cappucino's topic in General Students

   White, see- through polyester pants with a stitched crease, burgundy top that snaps and a gray smock jacket with snaps (optional). It's not the prettiest color combination, but not as bad as it could be. Repeat after me, it's only 2 days a week. Anni...

7. *#&$(#(#))$))#)#*%**##*(# (peeved)

   annies replied to hapeewendy's topic in General Nursing

   Last I heard, ER attendants did not have the right to diagnose. I agree with Vegas. Annie

8. Woohoo! My math dilemna is taken care of

   annies replied to TeresaRN2b's topic in General Students

   That is terrific. I hope you celebrated! Annie

9. R these 4 REAL????

   annies replied to CMERN's topic in General Nursing

   My experience with CISD has always been positive. The debriefings, led by a trained team, are confidential and allow you to express your feelings. Only those that are involved are allowed in the debriefing/ defusing. That means no supervisors, manage...

10. Hospital Child Day Care

    annies replied to SueM's topic in General Nursing

    There is a hospital run day care at KING'S DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL in Ashland KY. I do not know if it is 24 hours. I believe they have partnered with the YMCA in some capacity. Perhaps you could contact King's Daughters for more accurate information. Good...

11. Use of scented products

    annies replied to Betty Bridges's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Betty, for bringing up this topic. A few weeks ago, my sister had a double transplant. The ONLY problem she had during her hospital stay was ans asthma attack when an SICU nurse walked into her area to pick up an extra blanket for another pt....

12. Critical Incident

    annies replied to lennim's topic in Emergency

    The action was inappropriate. You are right to request a debriefing. Perhaps the disciplinary process will be defused during the debriefing and withdrawn. It should be addressed during the debriefing while you are in a protected environment. Good luc...

13. First day in ER - very enlightening

    annies replied to BrandyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Brandy, I am really happy for you. I just want you to know that the adventure is just beginning....hang on and enjoy it! Annie

14. I NEED HELP!!! With the Skeletal System..

    annies replied to angelina28's topic in General Students

    Way to go, angelina!! You're on your way____________ Annie

15. What's it like in Kentucky?

    annies replied to Joshua21's topic in General Nursing

    Just came back from a week in Lexington at UK Hospital. My sister received a double transplant ( kidney & pancreas). Had no contact with the ER, but the transplant and SICU nurses were unbelievable. What a TEAM. It was like a dream. One nurse sai...