PettyOfficerNurse

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1. Mothers day gift for a new nursing student.

   PettyOfficerNurse replied to leebob61's topic in General Nursing

   I have a palm Pilot TX....it was about $300..you can get one for cheaper. Mine has wireless internet capabilities, but the biggest help is my drug guide and Tabers medical dictionary I have bought and installed on there. VERY handy during clinicals ...

2. DIC Survivor

   PettyOfficerNurse replied to hunnybee's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am in my second semester of nursing school. In my first semester I learned what DIC was. I didn't learn this from the testbook, or the teacher. I learned this because my dad wento into full DIC during the placement of an acites shunt. (moving fl...

3. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

   PettyOfficerNurse replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism

   I am shocked by the term "free ride"...anyone that deals witht he VA knows NOTHING is free...when you have to go through hoops just to get an appointment with a specialist and wait 4 months to see that doc. After you pay for numerous trips hours aw...

4. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

   PettyOfficerNurse replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism

   I have not yet heard anything about this benefit change for VA patients, nor do I know any details. I do know that many dollars are squandered through the VA in many instances. The same goes for ALL federal goverment agencies. While in the navy I ...

5. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

   PettyOfficerNurse replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have to tell you all that I am shocked at some of these posts. I begin my nursing classes is less than a week and I apparently I need to prepare myself for these "customers." I never realized how idiotic and selfish some people can be. My dad is...