remail99

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1. Redbook Magazine article slams NPs - docs warn public to stay away from NPs

   remail99 replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

   The wait to see my primary care physician is at least 3 months. I have never actually been to see her! Instead I choose to see a NP because I can be seen in a weeks time.

2. Redbook Magazine article slams NPs - docs warn public to stay away from NPs

   remail99 replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

   The wait to see my primary care physician is at least 3 months. I have never actually been to see her! Instead I choose to see a NP because I can be seen in a weeks time.

3. RN School is tough !!

   remail99 replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing school curriculum is challenging. My best advise is get organized in your studies. Make a checklist of the to-do's and prioritize them. And always- If an instructor assigns homework, even if you think it won't be graded or collected, complete...

4. RN School is tough !!

   remail99 replied to mario_ragucci's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing school curriculum is challenging. My best advise is get organized in your studies. Make a checklist of the to-do's and prioritize them. And always- If an instructor assigns homework, even if you think it won't be graded or collected, complete...

5. but i dont want to be a bytch

   remail99 replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

   It is very frustrating when co-workers don't take pride in their work. I have had the same problem, and have learned that unless you are the supervisor you can't do anything about it. You can notify a supervisor. Our hospital has a process of writing...

6. I had an awesome day!!!

   remail99 replied to essarge's topic in General Nursing

   Wonderful! I wish you the best of luck.

7. interrupted reports

   remail99 replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have been one of those interupting report. It doesn't happen often, but I have a job to do (Phlebotomy). Sometimes it is necessary to pull a nurse from report to get verification on a test ordered, or to let a nurse know a pt. refused. (Which can b...

8. Help! I'm looking for a 2 year school....

   remail99 replied to remail99's topic in General Students

   Thank you all for your help. The response has been amazing. I was feeling a lot of pressure trying to get into this one local school, but now I realize I have *many* options. I do realize none of the schools are going to be easy to get into, and that...

9. Help! I'm looking for a 2 year school....

   remail99 posted a topic in General Students

   I am trying to get into nursing school. Last time my school accepted applicants I didn't get in because my prereqs were not complete. (The application processs is solely a points system from pre-reqs.) This fall the expected applicants is to rise fro...

10. Throw those large drug guides out?

    remail99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been doing some research and have found Drug Guide software for a PDA. Does anyone out there use a PDA in their work; particularly this type of software? Seems like a good way to go.

11. Needle Stick

    remail99 replied to Frautara's topic in General Nursing

    I had a stick in July. The pt. had HCV, and consequently died from liver failure. Thankfully my 6 month labs came back clean. The chance of aquiring HCV is only 1.5-3% with such a small exposure. Not much consolation, but I hope it make you feel a ...