graddock

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1. Problems w/ Nursing School (I am a 25C/formerly a 31C

   graddock posted a topic in Government

   Hello All, I am in the Miltary Radio/Satellite comms field but my passion is Nursing, at least thats my only calling. There are so many better job offers but Nursing is my true goal-pay or not. I got excited the other day when I went to the local m...

2. What sets You in a "direction" you don't wish to take??????

   graddock replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

   Thank You "CUTE_CNA" After getting some of that coffee in the system I have found the grammer errors in my previous posts. I believe "CUTE_CNA" found the pulse of the thread. At least the one I am looking for. In every aspect of work we find somethi...

3. What sets You in a "direction" you don't wish to take??????

   graddock replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

   I mean't to ask wha it was that usually sets a nurse in the -course of action that is against their' "Better Judgement" '. What can be the deciding factor in these types of decisions?? Answer away as I care not who makes a reply. This thread is just ...

4. What sets You in a "direction" you don't wish to take??????

   graddock posted a topic in General Nursing

   What bring on the "Next excitement"?? Any???

5. I Quit!!

   graddock replied to Shannon RN 2be's topic in General Nursing

   I only say so because I myself tried quitting after 9 years. My findings:\\ WELLBUTRIN/ ZYBAN= complete VICTORY over the cig monster. No Reward Experience after a cigarette, no nothing. ***Unfortunatley, for me, I had side effects after 2 weeks of tr...

6. I Empathize Too Much. Will I overcome it???

   graddock posted a topic in General Nursing

   Let me say hello to all, I am not a nurse but after my ARMY Enlistment expires, in 6 months, I will be pursuing a Nursing Career. My mother and grandmother are/was nurses. I have a "Nack" for sciences. Always have. I excelled in Physiology, Chemis...

7. End Of Shift Report - The Sapnish Inquisition

   graddock replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

   Hey, Though I am not a nurse just yet, I would make a special sheet just for her and get so critically perverse in all reporting and then turn it in. All the way down to patients color and BM. For BM's just put in color and doc the odor. I know that...

8. Ever taken Paxil?

   graddock replied to JenMarie82's topic in General Nursing

   Hey, I took Prozac for depression and OCD at the age of 17-18. About 4 months of Prozac therapy I was switched to Paxil. Paxil 20mg once every morning provided me with excellent recovery and adjustment with virtually no side effects at all. I stopped...

9. I have extreme cough and need some opinions

   graddock replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

   Hey All, Thanks for the great responses and I will try to respond individually to some if possible. Get this as it turns out I live right next to the middle/high school and the majority of those students live here and also at Kelly Barracks. Somethi...

10. I have extreme cough and need some opinions

    graddock replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

    No Problem, I did look into Pertussis and the symptoms do seem fairly related. It reminded me of a comment my Fiance made a week or so ago after a coughing fit. She said that my lips were bluish. I guess I should have looked in the mirror to confirm ...

11. I have extreme cough and need some opinions

    graddock replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

    I will look into what you both have said. You are also absolutley correct. Smoking must stop and I will set a date ASAP. Another question I am curious about is if the doctor decides to treat with medication, would it be inapropriate for me to request...

12. I have extreme cough and need some opinions

    graddock posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello to all, I am currently serving in the ARMY stationed in Stuttgart, Germay. I will be ETS'ing next year where I will be pursuing a career in Nursing. Now onto my problem. I know that I should only follow a doctors orders, etc. but I just need s...

13. New & wish to go into the nursing career

    graddock posted a topic in General Students

    Hello to all! I am new to this site as a member but have kept my eye on this site for some time. I currently hold a H.S. diploma as well as everything the military has taught me. At this time I have made the firm choice to enter the career field of n...