c.wicks

c.wicks has 5 years experience and specializes in Rural Hospital (we do it all).

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1. Testing the waters

   c.wicks replied to Duckyaryj's topic in Wyoming

   http://www.epodunk.com Even though information on this site is a little dated, I found it very informative for checking out the cost of living, housing, population, ect, before moving to Wyoming. Just type in the city, state or county of a place that...

2. Shouldn't have waited until the last minute to ask this, but...

   c.wicks replied to catlady's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like a good plan to me. ____________________________________________________________ Those who don't learn from their mistakes are doomed to repeat them.

3. New nurse on MEd/surg with ADHD need tips

   c.wicks replied to newrn05's topic in Med-Surg

   Nurses with ADHD allnurses.com/forums/f8/nurses-adult-add-40112.html?pp=10[/url] If you type in adhd under Search on Allnurses website you can access several threads that discuss this subject.

4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   c.wicks replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

5. How many hours a day do you study? Anyone have any disabilities-physical or learning

   c.wicks replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate

   Excellent advice, Buttons! Krisssy, It probably would have taken me at least 3 hours to compose a post as perfect as the one above!

6. How many hours a day do you study? Anyone have any disabilities-physical or learning

   c.wicks replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate

   I hear you, Krisssy, and I believe we share several self-defining characteristics: perfectionist, LDs, OCD, "...have a need to be a nurse and get my NP degree". I can only share with you what has worked for me. Strive for perfection...settle for exce...

7. Your dying wishes?

   c.wicks replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

   My last request..... To go sky-diving......Free fall.......at 10,000 feet.......over the ocean. ............................................................................................. The soul afraid of dying, never learns to live.

8. Math Help!!!

   c.wicks replied to Annie2005's topic in General Students

   VTBI x Drip Factor = Drip Rate Minutes Multiply the total volumn to be infused (VTBI) by the drip factor, then divide by the total time which must be converted into minutes.

9. Share Your Saying

   c.wicks replied to angelique777's topic in Humor

   "The soul afraid of dying.....never learns to live."

10. Assessing Acute Coronary Syndrome

    c.wicks replied to gwenith's topic in CCU

    Initial diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome is almost entirely based on history, risk factors, and, to a lesser extent, ECG. The symptoms are due to myocardial ischemia, which has an underlying cause of an imbalance between supply and demand for myo...

11. what are s/s of ?? ctxt

    c.wicks replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

    IBS has a broad range of symptoms; the most common are abdominal pain and altered bowel movements. Although symptoms may vary among patients, a pattern usually develops for each patient. The presence of characteristic symptoms in an otherwise healthy...

12. Suturing and casting as a NP

    c.wicks replied to Salus's topic in NP

    I am currently working on my FNP and both suturing and casting were included as a set of core skills/procedures that are essential for primary care providers. Many skills taught in NP programs will still require exposure and development of expertise ...

13. Seven Lines

    c.wicks replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    The Prayer of Saint Francis "O Lord, make me an instrument of Thy Peace! Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is discord, harmony. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is...

14. Breast Reduction ???? To or not to ????

    c.wicks replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    .....and the many benefits of having small boobs.... *No more bras.......a couple of Band-Aids will do. *You can see your feet without bending over. *You can touch your toes without falling on your face. *You can run without fear of biting your ...

15. University of Wyoming Online

    c.wicks replied to princess_j's topic in Online Learning

    Online Degrees and Programs http://ecampus.uwyo.edu/index.real?action=Degrees&subaction=RNBSN RN/BSN Completion Program About the Program The online RN/BSN completion program is designed for nurses who have graduated from diploma or associate de...