lokicat

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1. Pt./Family Comments that Leave You Speechless

   lokicat replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Had a patient the other night who developed a "Saddle" PE. Family decided that they, 1)Absolutely did NOT want them to place a greenfield filter to prevent potential future injury from clots. 2)Refused to talk about code status on this recovering ICB...

2. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

   lokicat replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Students

   It has been a while since I have responded to this thread but wanted to chime in AGAIN about how proud I am about becoming an RN. I just took my second position at a PICU in a children's hospital (. That puts me one step closer to my CRNA which is on...

3. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   lokicat replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   I am a Senior in a BSN Degree Program at the University of Detroit, Michigan! I graduate May 10, 2008! If I can help the new students, just let me know! Our origional class had 8 guys and 72 girls in it, we are down to 6 guys and 34 of the origional ...

4. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

   lokicat replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   Sorry, I did not give you my address. You can contact me via private message. Thanks again! Bill

5. Getting Frustrated w/ Classmates

   lokicat replied to Kathyz's topic in General Students

   I would have to agree with the folks who said that they would not share the notes with just everyone. I have 3 other students at my school whom I trust and am trusted by to do anything for in a pinch. I would have no qualms about giving those three m...

6. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   lokicat replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   Hey what up guys? I am a senior student at the University of Detroit. I am one of 7 out of 78. I am looking forward to the hottub party my buddy (and fellow student) is throwing for our graduation with all 71 of our female students... Life is rough.....

7. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

   lokicat replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Students

   Just had to chime in again :biere: Even on my best day as an engineer I did not save a life or make a death less painfull. Some people will never understand that. THAT is why we "get" nursing and they do not. In a small sidebar, I have heard it pro...

8. Has anyone here had to do clinicals in OB

   lokicat replied to edsdcs's topic in Male Students

   I hate to say it bro, but I just finished my OB clinical, I have never been so dispassionate about a learning experience in my life. My first experience was helping deliver a 22 week still birth fetus, nothing like setting a good tone for a 6 week cl...

9. I have trouble admitting that I will be a nurse

   lokicat replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Male Students

   I am (as of 2 days ago) a senior in a BSN program. In EVERY clinical I have been in I have been well received and pretty much offered a job at each one. The thing is you sound as though you have gone into nursing for the money maybe? I say this beca...

10. U of D Mercy McAuley School of Nursing

    lokicat replied to saskenn0910's topic in Michigan

    The cost starts at 11k (going up in the fall, groan). There is alot of financial aid available. I ended up having to come up with about 6k/semester. This is a fantastic school hope to welcome you aboard! Go Titans! Lokicat (Bill)

11. First aid supplies & meds checklist

    lokicat replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Camp

    One little tool that may reduce the emotional trauma of removing a spinter is an emeryboard (for fingernails). If you can use the board to pull the splinter out (applying slight pressure and pulling it in the direction directly opposite of the splil...

12. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    lokicat replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to Allnurses so be gentle! Take this advice (if you want to) from a student who handles 17 credit hours and works full time (meaning I also have heard of this so-called sleep thing...). I am a sophomore in a 4yr program at Uni...