Old Soul

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1. Peritoneal Dialysis in the ED?

   Old Soul replied to robrn1123's topic in Emergency

   We often do continual ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) in my department. I work in a medium size emergency department, which is also a trauma centre. We have the all specialties available, but the ED nurses perform the CAPD using the good ol' fa...

2. I Feel Done

   Old Soul replied to i♥words's topic in General Students

   To the OP, hang in there. We all go through ups and downs while in school. The same as anything else, there are some nursing instructors that are good at their trade, and some that are not. You are learning either way. You may not realize it, but you...

3. It's about time!

   Old Soul replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

   I completely agree. The same people who would assault a nurse before will still assault them now. However, at least now there is a stiffer consequence. A big win for nurses' rights!

4. How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

   Old Soul replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   Hanging with my animals and my hubby. Animals are so great because they have no baggage, and always give unconditionally!

5. And then some days it's more like this:

   Old Soul replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

   The music is from Top Gun, and so is the beach volleyball scene described. Great sound track CP!

6. Clinical 'cheat sheet'

   Old Soul replied to jessamyn's topic in General Students

   I think the look of your cheat sheet will depend a lot on what you will be doing in clinical. Are you doing assessments and/or administering meds? Do you have more than one pt? I like to have the basic pt information with me (dx, med hx, allergies, c...

7. Regarding nursing students- was this too much to ask?

   Old Soul replied to blondy2061h's topic in Relations

   I think this is a perfectly reasonable request if she is giving those meds. Even as a first-year student, I have always been asked to be familiar with the meds I am giving, including: basic pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, and rela...

8. Setting the Bar Too High

   Old Soul replied to Old Soul's topic in General Students

   Thanks to everyone for all of the supportive words. I took the weekend off from school work to focus on some "me time". I'm feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle another week. Happy studying to you all! I will be focusing on a research essay. :)

9. Setting the Bar Too High

   Old Soul posted a topic in General Students

   Hey folks, I am in my first semester of a BSN (January start date). Admittedly, it has been some time since I have been in school. I always received high grades when I put my mind to something. I feel like no matter how hard I try here, I can't seem ...

10. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    Old Soul replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    This thread came at the perfect time for me…teetering on the edge of a meltdown while staring down a paper. Thanks to everyone for sharing. I have seen a bunch of my fav's, here is another: No one ever said it would be easy, they said it would be wor...

11. No motivation left

    Old Soul replied to Dagek's topic in General Students

    Counselling! Forget the stigma. Just go. Your school must have a counselling center, and they might be exactly who you need to talk to about the situation. They can also help you sort things out before poor grades become irreversible. You will feel s...

12. BCIT Jan 2013 Applicants

    Old Soul replied to Chhun3's topic in CA Programs

    @careubc - I had just approximately 45 credits when accepted, but was enrolled in 9 credits worth of Libs credtis. I have 4 yrs experience in EMS, and have a variety of other experience in emergency services and police victim services. @iheartpurple ...

13. BCIT Jan 2013 Applicants

    Old Soul replied to Chhun3's topic in CA Programs

    Hey guys, I have been following along silently for most of this. I will let you know that I was waitlisted for last August 2012, and never made it in. Between that intake and this one, I took the LIBS 7002 in the winter semester. This semester I am ...

14. BCIT Jan 2013 Applicants

    Old Soul replied to Chhun3's topic in CA Programs

    Congrats to everyone that has been shortlisted so far. I've been following along with you for some time, and I sympathize with everyone's anxiety. This is my second time applying. Smiley, thank you for all of your contributions in this forum. Can yo...

15. BCIT August 2012

    Old Soul replied to Jadebl's topic in CA Programs

    Still waiting to hear either way...hopefully they are going alphabetically!