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1. Why do some pt's bleed at IM injection site?

   smj67 replied to EtoseLvr03's topic in General Nursing

   That's happened to me a few times and the answer I got was the needle probably went thru a vein to the other side and out the far wall of the vein and embedded in muscle tissue so when you aspirated there was no blood, but after the injection and wit...

2. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

   smj67 replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

   I don't post very often, but I do read the posts. I saw the show and kinda liked it. Many people took offense to the show and how people were portrayed and I agree with many, but I have to say its only a tv show which I usually watch as entertainment...

3. CORI and background check question

   smj67 replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for this info..very informative. This also answers Future Nurse Jess's question. I guess the most of the cori checks I've had didn't require so much disclosure. Great point on the moral character issue. That should keep out the bad people from...

4. CORI and background check question

   smj67 replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

   There seems to be a bit more to this issue than I thought. But I have been CORI checked before ( I also hold gov't clearnance) and asked if thesen type of offences were checked and told no. But I could have been misinformed. I'm in Mass. But still I...

5. CORI and background check question

   smj67 replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

   1. Never volunteer info of this type. 2. Sealed records shouldn't show either. 3. You weren't arrested ?? 4. no conviction. 5. no problem 6. don't worry.

6. CORI and background check question

   smj67 replied to Jess RN's topic in General Nursing

   NO, only felony convictions.

7. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   smj67 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   It took me over 40 years till I found myself (I didn't know I was lost!) I come from data management and had my job downsized. Graduated and certified as an MA and hopeful entry in the ADN program soon (1 last pre-req) I'm also doing my co-reqs too, ...

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

   smj67 replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   Hey, Good luck in your pursuit in nursing! I'm only a class away from entry to the ADN program (long waiting list). But anyway, in advice to your question, which seems to be exam related, critical thinking is the answer I have found to be the best wa...

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

   smj67 replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   Hi all, Another guy here. Just graduated Medical Assisting (nursing student soon) and was 1 of 4 men and many women. The women were great to me. The only problem was it was female (medically and example wise) orientated, lot's of female stuff. I lear...