sweet_b

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1. C'e' qualcuno che parla italiano?

   sweet_b replied to mon74's topic in General Nursing

   She is an Italian nurse who is looking to exchange information with an American nurse, but she doesn't speak English very well. I hope this is right, I'm going off of the little French and Spanish I know.

2. I'm a dispairing student in need of advice.

   sweet_b replied to Steveo.O's topic in General Students

   Try talking to the Director of the program and see what they think you need to do to get in or improve your score. It also puts a face to a name, and if you make a good impression and are sincere, it may help the 2nd time round. I feel your pain, I d...

3. SENIORITIS

   sweet_b replied to exit96's topic in General Students

   HECK YES!!! One more unit test and then the final, and I can't muster even one ounce of strength to open books/notes....anything. Good luck everyone!!

4. Care plan! i need so much help please :(

   sweet_b replied to cy2012's topic in General Students

   What about risk for complications r/t disease process?

5. Would like to shadow a nurse in Dallas/Fort Worth area!

   sweet_b replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas

   Parkland will only let you shadow if you are a nursing student that has clinical rotations with them (I tried and asked), but they do have volunteer programs there, and you can pick ICU, ER, Burn Unit. Try their website. UTSW might, as well as Childr...

6. Summer Nursing Internship in Africa! Need Help!

   sweet_b replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! That's amazing, congratulations!!

7. Advice for a Student Extern in MSICU

   sweet_b replied to sweet_b's topic in MICU

   Thanks, so much! All of it is really great advice, and I can't wait to use it!

8. Advice for a Student Extern in MSICU

   sweet_b posted a topic in MICU

   So as the title suggests I am looking for any advice that seasoned nurses, preceptors both current and past, may have for a student extern in the MSICU. I just found out today that I was selected for the position, and I am so excited! I have been ey...

9. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

   sweet_b replied to louis345's topic in General Students

   Well as a nursing student. I can't tell you how many times I've looked into a microscope. Oh wait...that was never. I'm not saying that you won't ever do it, I've just never gotten the opportunity. Just know that you will have to work extra hard to ...

10. Doctors get free food...ALL the time?!

    sweet_b replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospital I worked at, the doctors had accounts and it was recorded as they walked by the cashiers. It probably did look like they were getting it for free, but as they passed they would give us the account number. This system worked well, beca...

11. Helpful hints DVD

    sweet_b replied to ipasgas1's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely love it!

12. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    sweet_b replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha missed it again. I seen you work STICU, we have Parkland and Baylor in Dallas as level 1 trauma centers, if that's the routenyou're looking for. There is also Children's medical center and Cook's childrens if you are interested in that . I persona...

13. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    sweet_b replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooh missed your reply....in the DFW area it does get cold, at least in the 20's sometimes (it's not the norm but dies happen often) and we have been known to get snow (usually melts away by mid afternoon)

14. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    sweet_b replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I moved from Gilbert to Texas 6 years ago and I LOVE IT! I love the green, I love the big bacK yards, stable housing market, and it cools off at night. Lol!

15. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    sweet_b replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    My proud nursing student moment was I caught an IV infiltration on my pt before anyone else. :)